Our 2013 EduBlog Nominees
For the 2013 EduBlog Awards we’re defining “best” as among the “especially interesting & attention-worthy.”
For the 2013 EduBlog Awards we’re defining “best” as among the “especially interesting & attention-worthy.”
Beninghof’s book of best practices is rich with examples of how to increase student participation, focus attention & strengthen memory, says Linda Biondi.
Media literacy consultant Frank W. Baker considers some of the ways that media arts intersect with STEM and present STEAM learning opportunities.
Common Core / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 11/04/2013 · Last modified 11/28/2019
Special educator Elizabeth Stein has championed higher Common Core standards for her inclusion students but is beginning to question the relentless pace.
Ariel Sacks says that by teaching novels “whole” she has been able to ignite interest in books, deepen discussions & improve reading comprehension. In this informative article, Sacks shares her rationale, her method, and reactions from her middle school students.
After visits across the US, Maia Heyck-Merlin, author of The Together Teacher, highlights 10 characteristics of together schools that support teachers well.
Future of History / Historical thinking
by Jody & Shara · Published 10/13/2013 · Last modified 12/05/2019
Evaluative questions that encourage the development of evidence based opinions help students learn to view history “as a complex narrative.”
Anne Jolly offers her take on the debate over STEM education and the motives behind the movement to promote a STEM learning approach.
Magazines about popular culture are an effective tool to teach media literacy and “a host of Common Core standards,” says expert Frank W. Baker.
Teacher Aaron Brock completes a 3-part series about games in history class with insights about skill building, concept reinforcement & discrete knowledge.