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Spread the loveAccording to the STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) Coalition, there are 26 million STEM jobs in the U.S., comprising 20 percent of all jobs. By 2020, there will be 9.2 million STEM jobs in the U.S. Despite the need for these workers, only 45 percent and 30 percent of high school seniors are prepared for college-level math and science courses, respectively. As the American K-12 system continues to look for ways to increase student interest and aptitude in STEM learning, technology is playing an increasingly pivotal role. Children who come to classrooms today have an inherent aptitude […]

This is day 14 of "The Thirty Day Blog Binge." Learn more When it comes to technology in the elementary classroom, I'm becoming more a...

God bless the grumpy old guy's (GOGs) blogs. They are great places to find inspiration for writing new blog entries. Recently, in a comment section back-and-forth where the GOGs were arguing about a...

Explore our comprehensive collection of classroom resources, including classroom posters, engaging activities, classroom management techniques, and more. Enhance your teaching and inspire your students with these valuable insights.

Explore our comprehensive collection of classroom resources, including classroom posters, engaging activities, classroom management techniques, and more. Enhance your teaching and inspire your students with these valuable insights.

A team, who are experts at robotics, recently visited my school to show how straightforward, creative and fun robotics can be. The team used Lego Mindstorms and it really engagerd the students. The…

Learn all about 4 innovative and creative ways to use Google Sheets in the classroom to engage students and bolster learning. Hacking G Suite Post #1

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These are truly incredible times to not only be a learner but an educator as well. The access to information we have is unlike anything ...

This month, I have been eager to introduce Google My Maps to students and teachers. As I started planning my lessons, I decided Google Slides would easily allow me to include directions, video tuto…

Student voice and choice are critical components of the Literature Circle experience and these can be greatly enhanced with technology. In my 6th grade class, students are given multiple opportunit…

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Spread the loveBlended learning is more than just a hot new trend in education—it’s the way classrooms of the future will work. The concept behind blended learning is to take the best elements of in-person classroom instruction and online instruction and combine them. In a blended classroom, students attend classes in person and watch lecture videos or complete online activities. Blended learning is the best of both worlds. Online courses, especially in higher education, have become extremely popular. Online courses allow students to watch lectures and complete classwork when and where it’s convenient for them. The rise of online classes […]