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Gaming in the Classroom Can Be an Epic Win
Post written by Mikaela Dwyer, a journalism student at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. She considers herself a human rights activist and spends her time volunteering on campus and with various local nonprofits. After graduation, Dwyer hopes to join the Peace Corps and then become an investigative journalist for human rights issues. Research has proven that children who play games
JUN 12
Believing in Students So They Believe In Themselves
Download Podcast Now [Right-Click to Save] Ask educators why they went into teaching, and the majority will respond that they wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people. That initial idealism, however, is often challenged by the realities of heavy workloads, classroom discipline problems, and bureaucratic demands. How are you (and your teams) working to ensure that each child in yo
Believing in Students So They Believe In Themselves
Download Podcast Now [Right-Click to Save] Ask educators why they went into teaching, and the majority will respond that they wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people. That initial idealism, however, is often challenged by the realities of heavy workloads, classroom discipline problems, and bureaucratic demands. How are you (and your teams) working to ensure that each child in your
JUN 11
Choice Versus Policy?
What are we currently doing in our schools that will affect—negatively or positively—the future? The ASCD Whole Child Symposium addressed what the "schools of the future" will look like and how the decisions we make today will shape what and how students learn tomorrow. Over the course of three events, we asked thought leaders, authors, practitioners, and students what they think current
JUN 10
Planning Engaging Lessons Using Children’s Literature
In a world of test-driven instruction, teachers are still expected to have effective teaching strategies and teach children to love reading. It is very important that we as professionals take a look at how we introduce reading to children; what strategies we use to teach them to love reading; and how we can make it fun, engaging, and meaningful. This article discusses teaching objectives, skills t
Planning Engaging Lessons Using Children’s Literature
In a world of test-driven instruction, teachers are still expected to have effective teaching strategies and teach children to love reading. It is very important that we as professionals take a look at how we introduce reading to children; what strategies we use to teach them to love reading; and how we can make it fun, engaging, and meaningful. This article discusses teaching objectives, skills t
JUN 09
Join the Summer Learning Movement!
The summer learning movement, as promoted by whole child partner National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), is part of a whole child education as it takes into account a child's education and overall well-being all year long, including the summer months. According to the NSLA, each summer the well-being of millions of children is put into jeopardy. The research shows that students lose close two