With spooky season upon us, our lessons tend to turn towards texts and themes that evoke trepidation and terror in the minds of our students. We structure our yearly lessons so that Macbeth and The Crucible line up with October. We highlight the works of Poe and Shelley for a moment, but as soon as … read more »
The Transformational Learning Principles™ https://iste-ascd.org/tlps In an age where education is evolving faster than ever, K–12 educators are expected to prepare students for a rapidly changing, tech-integrated world. The ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles are a powerful framework designed to guide educators in creating meaningful, equitable, and future-ready learning experiences. Whether you’re teaching kindergarteners how to … read more »
June 15 was Nature Photography Day, a perfect opportunity to combine creativity with curriculum while helping students develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. While the official day has passed, now is the ideal time to build on its excitement and momentum! Whether students captured stunning images yesterday or you’re looking to integrate photography … read more »
Summer is the perfect time for students to explore their creativity through maker projects and design challenges! These activities give students the freedom to create, experiment, and engage in self-directed learning, using materials found at home or provided in kits sent from school. Whether short and simple or long-term and immersive, maker projects encourage problem-solving, … read more »
Code.org is a nonprofit organization revolutionizing computer science education worldwide. Since its founding in 2013, it has provided free coding curricula, teacher training resources, and interactive learning tools designed to make programming accessible to all students—including those with no prior coding experience, as well as females and underrepresented groups. With courses available in 67 languages, … read more »
June is Effective Communication Month, dedicated to highlighting the importance of effective communication in our personal and professional lives. Although civilizations throughout history have found ways to communicate, the introduction of Morse code in 1844 marked the first use of technology to share messages instantaneously. We’ve come a long way since then, but effective communication—both … read more »
National Tell a Story Day, observed on April 27, offers a wonderful opportunity for educators to tap into the power of storytelling in the classroom. Stories have the ability to inspire creativity, foster literacy, and connect people across cultures. For students, storytelling promotes self-expression, critical thinking, and communication skills. Keep reading to learn how educators … read more »
Teach Your Monster is a gamified learning journey that captivates young minds. This award-winning educational platform invites students in grades K–2 to create their very own friendly monster character, who then embarks on magical quests through vibrant worlds where literacy, math, and nutrition skills become treasures to discover. Teach Your Monster is home to four games: … read more »
The Iditarod, known as the Last Great Race, is an annual reconstruction of the 1925 sled dog relay to get diphtheria medicine from Nenana, Alaska, to Nome during hazardous blizzard conditions. It took five and a half days for twenty teams and approximately 150 dogs to travel 674 miles with the valuable package containing diphtheria … read more »
It seems that every time you open your inbox, another artificial intelligence (AI) tool promises to revolutionize education. Does this sound familiar? While the AI revolution has created a wave of educational tools, some have already proven their worth in classrooms nationwide. As educators, we’ve watched artificial intelligence transform everything from crafting the perfect lesson … read more »