Course Description: Are you stuck in the lecture-and-worksheet rut? Many teachers continue to struggle to break out of the corporate lesson-and-worksheet cycle to find fresh, meaningful ways to develop original, engaging and effective instruction. In The EduProtocol Field Guide, Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern outline sixteen classroom-tested protocols to break up
Are you looking for ways to make teaching and learning more InterACTIVE in your classroom? Do you ever feel overwhelmed when it comes to integrating technology and content standards? Are you searching for lessons that you can immediately implement in your learning environment? Then you are ready to dive into
“Today’s students are digital natives, adept at using touchscreens and apps from an early age.” How can teachers leverage this tech literacy to level up learning, particularly when they might feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of edtech options out there? Never fear, Mia Leonard is here, ready to share her years
Tech Like a PIRATE helps provide the tools, ideas, and inspiration for educators to use technology as a treasure map to amazing learning. With a customizable set of principles for ensuring that technology is an asset, and not a barrier, Matt Miller’s guidance will help all teachers – from the tech – savvy
Despite the fact that unicorns are not real, you undoubtedly know what a unicorn is. Despite the fact that narwhals ARE real, you may not know what a narwhal is. In schools, we think that engagement at the highest level like it’s a unicorn-something we’ve heard of, but know isn’t
“Artificial Intelligence may change the world more than the iPhone, the internet, or even electricity. It’s bound to change education. (It already has.) But how?” Join this learning opportunity to learn how AI can transform your professional growth but also your teaching. We can use AI to empower teaching and learning.
Transform your classroom culture from one of passive knowledge consumption to one of active learning and student engagement. In this well-researched book, author Rebecca Stobaugh shares how to build a culture of thinking that emphasizes essential 21st century skills — from critical thinking and problem solving to teamwork and creativity.
The purpose of this course is to introduce teachers to design thinking as a way to increase creativity in the classroom with design projects. Teachers will explore the concept of design thinking, learn about the LAUNCH cycle and how it can all be integrated into the classroom. Teachers will apply
It’s no secret that in today’s complex world, students face unparalleled demands as they prepare for college, careers, and active citizenship. However, those demands won’t be met without a fundamental shift from traditional, teacher-centered instruction toward innovative, student-centered teaching and learning. For schools ready to make such a shift, project-based learning (PBL)
What would classrooms look like if teachers asked fewer questions and students asked more? “The authors of Make Just One Change argue that formulating one’s own questions is “the single most essential skill for learning” — and one that should be taught to all students.” “They also argue that it should be
