The Debate is On: PBS Launches You Choose 2016 for Kids

PBS KIDS recently launched You Choose 2016, a kid-friendly website for ages 6-8 providing kids with relevant, non-partisan democracy-related information through interactive exploration and video. This site aims to teach kids about the Presidential election process in an entertaining and fun way, reminding them that even though they are unable to vote, their voice still […]

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AFT Announces with IBM Foundation New Tool for Teachers Using Watson

Teacher Advisor with Watson Is Starting with Third-Grade Math Teachers will have access to Teacher Advisor with Watson, a first-of-its-kind, innovative professional development tool using IBM’s Watson cognitive technology to help strengthen instructional skills and customize lessons, the American Federation of Teachers announced today. “This is the latest project in the AFT’s long-term commitment to […]

 

The Debate is On: PBS Launches You Choose 2016 for Kids

PBS KIDS recently launched You Choose 2016, a kid-friendly website for ages 6-8 providing kids with relevant, non-partisan democracy-related information through interactive exploration and video. This site aims to teach kids about the Presidential election process in an entertaining and fun way, reminding them that even though they are unable to vote, their voice still […]

 

Ten Tips: How to Write Your Common App Activities List, Meet Ethan Sawyer, College Essay Guy

We are so excited to introduce Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy. On the College Essay Guy’s site, you will find all things related to college essay writing, (personal statement), tips, common app, free resources, classes and more. Stop by his site to see why you will love his site as much as I do […]

 

A Back-to-School Checklist: Choosing Classroom Technology that Fosters Engagement

Op-Ed, By: Dr. Charles Miller, Professor at University of Minnesota, Cofounder/ Chief Design Officer of Vidku and Cofounder of Flipgrid A new school year has begun and educators will face the task of engaging a new set of students. Cultivating an environment where students are consistently engaged with the curriculum brings a unique set of […]

 

High School and College Students Get Rare Opportunity to Help Change the World Of Education

Students Everywhere Are Encouraged to Contribute to the Open Ontology Project: Be a Part of the Beginning Stages of the Open Ontology Project and Help Shape Its Future View The Open Ontology Project here: https://www.ContextU.com Calling all students everywhere! Pierre Schwob, an inventor and entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, is inviting high school and college students […]

 

No Passport Required: How Technology Provides Opportunities for Educators on a Global Scale

Guest article written by James Stewart It’s often said that to be happy in life, people must do what they love. Effective teachers are especially lucky, because not only are they passionate about their craft; they have the unique ability to impact the lives of students every day. By compounding their many life experiences into […]

 

A New Day at Morton College

Op-Ed Contribution Dr. Stanley Fields, President of Morton College, Cicero, Illinois. It’s the beginning of another school year, with another class of students, and another year of quality education. And while this may sound routine or uneventful, as the second-oldest community college in Illinois, we know this is anything but ordinary. In fact, this is […]

 

Digital Citizenship: The Critical Call To Educate and Prepare 21st-Century Learners

By: Robyn Shulman, M.Ed. We live in unprecedented times of great digital advances and innovation. Technology is moving and changing rapidly across the world while connecting us in unforeseen ways. Today’s youth are digital natives who are unaware of life without Internet access, instant communication, mobile phones and an abundance of on-demand information sitting in […]

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