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Five Ways to Empower Students

Adora SvitakFebruary 8, 2012

Tags Curriculum, Integrated Studies, Lesson Plans, Project-Based Learning, Student Engagement, Teacher Development, Technology Integration, Middle (6-8), High (9-12), English Language Arts, History

What's the most powerful resource in your classroom? Is it the formidable stack of textbooks, the encyclopedia, the computer? As much of a reader and education technology enthusiast as I am, I believe this most powerful resource is something else entirely.

Ten Websites for Science Teachers

Eric BrunsellFebruary 7, 2012

Tags Biology, Curriculum, Online Learning, Open Education Resources, Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, Chemistry, Science

We all know that the web is full of excellent web resources for science teachers and students. However, unless you live on the web, finding the best websites can become quite a challenge. This isn't a "Top Ten" list -- instead, it is a list of websites that I either use on a regular basis or just find interesting. From teaching resources for the nature of science and authentic field journals to wacky videos about numbers, I am sure that you will find something in the following list the works for you! Please share your favorite science web resources in the comment section!

Do You Write with Your Students?

Rebecca AlberFebruary 6, 2012

Tags Curriculum, Literacy, Primary (K-2), Teacher Development, Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12), All Grades, English Language Arts

"Books will soon be obsolete in the schools. Our school system will be completely changed in 10 years." -- Thomas Edison, 1913

Sound familiar? Ninety-nine years later, we are hearing nearly verbatim today. Educational technology is a wonderful addition to learning, and to our world, but it does not and will not replace the process of learning or the planning of teaching.

What Apple's Edu-Announcement Could Mean To You

Nicholas ProvenzanoJanuary 20, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, Curriculum, Primary (K-2), Technology Integration, Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12), All Grades

Like all things Apple-related, the January 19th announcement was filled with speculation and most of the facts were leaked out in advance. With the release of iBooks 2, Apple is trying to turn the education textbook world on its head. Here are some important things to consider now that Apple has jumped into the textbook world of education.

An Educator's End-of-the-Year Thoughts

Elena AguilarDecember 23, 2011

Tags Curriculum, Literacy, , Teacher Development, Middle (6-8), High (9-12), All Grades, English Language Arts

The responses to my post last week raised some interesting questions. I described how I offered my middle school students the letter-writing genre as a way to express their feelings. Many wrote to loved ones who were no longer in their lives; their letters were powerful and heavy with emotions.

Trying Something New in Your Classroom For 30 Days

Heather Wolpert-GawronDecember 19, 2011

Tags Curriculum, Lesson Plans, Literacy, Media Literacy, Project-Based Learning, Teacher Development, Technology Integration, Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12), All Grades, English Language Arts

As many of my readers know, my classes are currently mimicking a TED conference by writing Advocacy/Memoir speeches of their own as a means to learn a more real-world version persuasive writing. That is, they are studying the structure of many of the TED speeches online

Implementation of the ELA Common Core State Standards Across the Country

Virginia Goatley, PhDDecember 2, 2011

Tags Common Core Standards, Curriculum, Lesson Plans, Professional Learning Network (PLN), Teacher Development, All Grades, English Language Arts

Brenda Overturf is a member of the International Reading Association's Board of Directors. You can reach her at boverturf[AT]reading[DOT]org.

This is the final post in a three-part series that examines the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Part one introduced CCSS and provided context for those new to the standards. Part two reviewed the key features that offer opportunities for educators to transform their teaching. In part three, we will take a look at how various states are starting to implement the standards.

Greetings from India: PBL Gaining a Foothold

Suzie BossDecember 2, 2011

Tags Classroom Technology, Curriculum, Global Education, Primary (K-2), Project-Based Learning, Teacher Development, Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12), All Grades

I'm here as a guest of The Achievers Programme (TAP), an India-based organization that aspires to help students prepare for the future by becoming more critical thinkers and self-directed learners.

Common Core: Seven Opportunities to Transform English Language Arts Curriculum

Virginia Goatley, PhDDecember 1, 2011

Tags Common Core Standards, Curriculum, Lesson Plans, Professional Learning Network (PLN), Teacher Development, All Grades, English Language Arts

Brenda Overturf is a member of the International Reading Association's Board of Directors. You can reach her at boverturf[AT]reading[DOT]org.

This is part two of a three-part series that examines the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Introducing the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards

Virginia Goatley, PhDNovember 30, 2011

Tags Common Core Standards, Comprehensive Assessment, Curriculum, Education Reform, Performance Assessment, Teacher Development, All Grades, English Language Arts

Brenda Overturf is a member of the International Reading Association's Board of Directors. You can reach her at boverturf[AT]reading[DOT]org.

In this series of three posts, we aim to provide an overview of the ELA Common Core State Standards (ELA CCSS) to inform educators, parents, and community members about basic concepts and implementation.