Monthly Archives: March 2016

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iPads in Special Education vs. Regular Education

iPads in Special Education vs. Regular Education

   Is There a Difference? I have traveled across the nation sharing ideas on how to use the iPad to strengthen learning for students with special needs. Undoubtedly, participants always ask, “What apps do you suggest to teach reading (or math)?” This generally…

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22 Essential Apps for Classroom Organization

Apps for Classroom Organization

Classroom Organization Can Be Difficult *photo courtesy of Whooo’s Reading With all of the tasks plaguing today’s educators, it can be difficult to stay on top of classroom organization, wouldn’t you agree? Well then, it’s a good thing you’re here! Our very own Lauri…

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Digital Portfolios in Today’s Classrooms

e-portfolio in classroom assessment

Understand the  Value of Digital Portfolio in Education Today’s classroom is an increasingly complex and differentiated environment. Teachers are faced with a myriad of tasks – from guiding students as they learn and gathering data to differentiate the instruction, to creating documentation to…

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5 Ed Tech Tools to Combine Reading and Writing

5 Ed Tech Tools to combine reading and writing in your classroom

Make Reading and Writing More Engaging with these 5 Edtech Tools Reading and writing are two of the most fundamental skills for students to learn, however, many ed tech tools segregate the two, focusing on just reading or writing. When you combine the…

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ESEA Reauthorization: Shifting Accountability in Education

Reauthorization of ESEA

Changes in Education Laws Leave Teachers with More Responsibility Thanks to a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the beleaguered issue of school accountability is experiencing a shift away from heavy federal involvement and toward the individual state, district,…

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