by Katrina Schwartz | Jan 3, 2014 | Articles
A recently completed study found Chicago fifth graders using tablets for more activities than expected. Across the country, students are increasingly using tablets and smartphones outside the classroom to extend the assignments. But some educators are still skeptical... by Katrina Schwartz | Oct 24, 2013 | Articles
There are some outstanding education trends in the classroom in resent years. Teachers are looking at the research behind these education trends to learn more about how to mold their teaching to be more effective leaders. Some may seem on the verge of being like... by Katrina Schwartz | Sep 18, 2013 | Articles
When most educators think of educational games, their thoughts will likely leap to educational video games, however, low-tech and inexpensive games have been used with great success for years in the classroom and there is still a place to incorporate low-tech... by Katrina Schwartz | Sep 11, 2013 | Articles
Oft times, teachers are faced with curious students wanting to know how classroom studies apply to everyday life. Unfortunately, math can be a tough sell with cumbersome word problems and difficult equations to solve. Thomas Petra has taught math at every level for... by Katrina Schwartz | Aug 11, 2013 | Articles
You may not realize it at first glance, but teaching is a lot like acting. Both trades require a high-energy performance that necessitates a person to act as a role model. While teaching and acting rely on many of the same principals, as teachers go through training...
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