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Versatile Tools for Blended Learning
Years ago when I started to use more technology in the classroom, I thought that by having students watch videos at home, rather than in class, I would be “flipping”
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By Getting Smart Staff Every teacher wants to kick off the new school year with a bang, but once you have your students’ attention, how do you keep it? Here
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Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning: Can They Co-Exist?
Working with schools around the country, educators frequently refer to PBL in their discussions. When I ask whether they are referring to Project-Based Learning or Problem-Based Learning, some are definitive
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Tips for Gearing Up for STEM in the Fall
Happy summer, filled with lots of good sunshine and time to explore! And during that prized time, perhaps your STEM preparation for the coming fall is ramping up – or will
Read MoreTop 5 STEM Education Articles of November
By Maggie O'Brien | November 2017 Each month, we review news articles written on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) and list five that we think are exceptionally inspiring
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5 Domains of a Future Ready Learner
I have the amazing opportunity to work with educators across the United States and around the world. One of my first conversations always revolves around what matters. Recently, I worked
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How to Successfully Flip Your STEM Classroom
By Alan Oakman When I was a student, I used to wish for two things: no boring lectures and no homework. The tides have changed and I have become a
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5 Tips to Engage Students at the End of the Year
Most schools have reached that somewhat chaotic or challenging time of the school year. Spring is in full swing with schedules packed with academic events, sports activities, high school musicals,
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4 Ways to Keep Students Focused During the Holidays
Parties, shopping, and vacation time can derail learning. Here are rock-solid solutions to keep students on task. Late October through early January is a festive time in many American households—
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5 Steps to Engaging Students in a Performance Task
By: Holley Burford It is no secret that student’s in today’s increasingly complex world need to be equipped with a vast range of skills to enter the workforce.
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