Facebook in Schools: Tool or Taboo?
Dec 1, 2011
Should Facebook be allowed in the classroom or should it be banned? Can it be used to contribute to classroom discussion, or is it a distraction that takes up precious time?
Creating Safe Learning Environments: How Classroom Management Influences Student Performance
Nov 15, 2011
Bullies and intimidating teachers can impair classroom learning.
Find out how creating safe learning environments can boost student engagement and help students learn better.
Shaming Some Kids Makes Them Aggressive
Nov 3, 2011
Many people believe that kids who are aggressive and violent toward other kids suffer from low self-esteem. What does the research say? Read this article to find out.
10 Big Benefits of Using iPads in Schools
Sep 27, 2011
The iPad is changing how students learn in the 21
stcentury. Learn how using iPads in schools can improve collaborative content creation, data collection, and more.
Connecting the Dots Between Infant Temperament and Future Success
Aug 18, 2011Infant temperament has long been thought of as innate, but could some aspects be environmental? Read more from Dr. Martha Burns.
Changing the Culture of Poverty by Doing Whatever It Takes
Jul 28, 2011
Breaking the cycle of poverty is the aspiration Geoffrey Canada had in mind when he created Harlem Children’s Zone. Read his story and discover how early learning skills can have a long-term academic impact on students.
The Need for Physically Active Learning
Jul 7, 2011
Have you heard of “physically active learning”? Find out how this new model integrating physical activity into classroom lessons can improve cognitive skills.
Individualizing Instruction Through Understanding Different Types of Learners
Jun 14, 2011
Can individualized instruction for different types of learners improve a student’s learning experience in the classroom?
AMPing Up Our Teaching to Increase Intrinsic Student Motivation
May 24, 2011
Learn some surprising truths about what really motivates people, and get tips for increasing student motivation in the classroom.
Inspiring Students to Dream, Learn and Grow
May 10, 2011
The engaged student is the key to unlocking a world of inspiration and wonder. But what exactly
isstudent engagement, and how can we motivate students to discover the wonders of learning on their own?
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