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03/30/2013

Teachers can have some fun on April Fool's Dayhttp://edudemic.com/2012/03/5-april-fools-day-pranks-teachers-can-play/

It's just about April Fools' Day and that means many teachers will be treated to a few pranks that either 1) upset you or 2) make you laugh. Either way, April 1st is a Sunday which means these pranks could happen either Friday or Monday. So be on the lookout! But what if you, as a teacher, want to f...

03/25/2013

Find out if your state made the grade for Digital Learning.

Digital Learning Now!’s second annual report card measures state policies on digital learning based on their alignment to the 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning. In addition to the interactive map below, you can read the full text of the 2012 Digital Learning Report Card here. Selecting a…

03/15/2013

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Take this fun St. Patrick's day

How much do you really know about St Patricks Day? Take our free online trivia quiz and find out! Fun for kids, parents and teachers.

03/14/2013

We are celebrating Einstein's birthday with some Pi :)

03/05/2013

The World Education Games start today! Let the learning begin.

02/21/2013

Cell phones in the classroom? Yes, as a learning tool.

The research supports the fact that mobile technology can inspire and engage students by letting them lead their learning

02/19/2013

Happy Chocolate Mint Day! Any reason to enjoy some chocolaty goodness is fine by us.

Chocolate Mint Day celebrates anything and everything that is chocolate mint flavored.

02/19/2013

We know the value of social media, but not all social media is created for student use.

Twitter's Vine video app is just 2 weeks old, but it's already been updated to add a 17+ rating. However, any user can just click "OK" to get around the age limit. Internet safety advocates say social media sites aren't doing enough to protect younger users from inappropriate material.

11/06/2012

Election Day

11/03/2012

Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour at 2:00am on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.

10/11/2012

Schools are teaching digital literacy to prepare our students for a future in the digital world, but what happens when they are plugged in at home? How can you get parents on board to support student "netiquette"?

A growing portion of our personal and professional lives are taking place in a digital world, leaving behind digital footprints. With 93% of kids 12-17 online¹, it’s more important than ever to educate our students on digital literacy and the responsible use of technology.

09/28/2012

This feature video from Education Nation highlights an Arizona charter school that takes a blended approach to learning with students spending 2/3 of their time on computers. It's been successful so far, what do you think of their learning model?

Video on msnbc.com: A public charter school in Arizona is taking a new, computer-based approach to teaching its students. NBC’s Rehema Ellis reports.