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Differentiation means adapting content, process, or product according to a student’s readiness, interest, and learning profile.
What Is Differentiated Instruction? A Definition For Teachers Read More
In any field, knowing what a colleague means when they use a word is critical. Here are definitions for 30 common public education terms.
A Common Language: 30 Public Education Terms Defined Read More
While often characterized by technology, mobile learning is learning characterized by the need and ability of the learner to be mobile.
The Definition Of Mobile Learning Read More
A twitter chat is a public discussion based on a topic through a series of questions that serve as discussion prompts–all using a unifying hashtag.
What’s A Twitter Chat? An Example And Definition For Teachers Read More
In math, a thematic unit could explore the relationship between math and video games. In Language Arts, it could about the language of social protest.
What’s A Thematic Unit? A Way To Unify What You Teach Read More
Web literacy touches on a variety of competencies but allows students to do one essential thing: meaningfully engage on the Internet.
A Definition Of Web Literacy (And How Students Can Benefit) Read More
What is problem-based learning? An approach to learning where the identification, analysis, and solving of problems drives student learning.
8 Steps To Design PBL In The Classroom Read More
What is Pi? Pi (or ‘π’) is a mathematical constant defined as the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
A Stunningly Simple Way To Explain Pi Read More
Search is about finding pieces, knowledge is about knowing the potential value of those pieces.
The Difference Between Googling And Inquiry-Based Learning Read More
Learning Simulations: An Overview This post has been updated from a 2012 post. Clark Aldrich is an enthusiastic advocate for new learning forms, and
What Is A Learning Simulation? Read More
What Is COPPA & How Can I Keep Student Data Safe? by Rose de Fremery, Moondrop Entertainment Privacy is a serious
What Is COPPA & How Can I Keep Student Data Safe? Read More
Oculus Rift is one of the pioneering virtual reality headsets originally crowd-funded and eventually purchased by Facebook.
What Is Oculus Rift? A Virtual Reality Headset Owned By Facebook Read More