WHAT WORKS IN EDUCATION The George Lucas Educational Foundation
EDUTOPIA.ORG WEEKLY THEMES
All topics are subject to change and updated weekly.
MAY 2012
- 07 Teacher Appreciation
- 14 Nature Education, Citizen Science, & College Prep
- 21 New Teachers + Mentorships
- 28 School Fatigue: Preventing Teacher Burnout
- * * Schools That Work: Project-Based Learning: Best Practices
JUNE 2012
- 04 Summer Rejuvenation
- 11 Summer Reading + End-of-the-Year Humor
- 18 Mobile Technology in the Classroom
- 25 Game-Based Learning
- * * Schools That Work: PD for Technology Integration
JULY 2012
- 02 Innovative Educator Certifications
- 09 Implementing Common Core Standards
- 16 Project-Based Learning by Grade Level
- 23 Redefining Assessment: Backwards Planning
- 30 Twitter in the Classroom
AUGUST 2012
- 06 Implementing ePubs + Electronic Textbooks
- 13 Google Tools for Educators
- 20 Back to School: Tips for New School Year
- 27 Teacher Leadership
SEPTEMBER 2012
- 03 Setting Up Classroom Rules
- 10 10 Easy Tech Tools for Your Classroom
- 17 Differentiated Instruction + Personalized Learning
- 24 Student Engagement
OCTOBER 2012
- 01 How to Engage with Parents + Parent-Teacher Partnerships
- 08 Social Media in the Classroom
- 15 Bullying Prevention
- 22 Play-Based Learning
- 29 How to Build Business Partnerships
NOVEMBER 2012
- 05 Financial Literacy
- 12 Community Service + Service Learning
- 19 Winter Reading
- 26 Growing Your Professional Learning Network (PLN)
DECEMBER 2012
- 03 Best Teaching Blunders
- 10 The Future of Education
- 17 DIY Professional Development for Winter Break
- 24 Reflections and Resolutions
- 31 Year in Review
All topics are subject to change and updated weekly.