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Summer SuperHighway: 3 Kyle Wilson Elementary Teachers on Internet Access and Student Engagement

Education Superhighway

Recently, we interviewed three 5th grade teachers who shared more about the transformational role technology plays in student engagement at PWCS. ESH: How has the upgrade impacted student engagement with the material? What got them [to this level of engagement] was being able to do that research piece on their own.

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Savvy #ISTE17 Interviews: BYOD ISTE Sessions for Tuesday

Teacher Reboot Camp

Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers or my ebook, Learning to Go. Computer Programming in the Elementary School (B313). STEAMing Ahead with Student Engagement and Critical Thinking (B315). Using Microsoft OneNote to Support ELL Students (B316). Cori Coburn. 12:15–1:15 pm. 1:15–2:15 pm.

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Best iPad Apps for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

It covers a wide range of languages and uses a game-like format that keeps students engaged. Notability For older students, especially those in high school or college, Notability is a game-changer. Book Creator This app allows students to create their own ebooks. They can add text, images, audio, and even video.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

The modern library can also transcend the physical space, existing in a virtual realm without walls – one where students have the option to check out books anytime, anywhere. During the 2021-2022 school year, the Reading School District saw over 13,000 ebooks and audiobooks checked out through the Sora K-12 reading app.

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StoryBots launches interactive resources for teachers

eSchool News

Books, videos, math games aim to boost student engagement. It is fun, engaging, uplifting, auditory, interactive and educational, all in one,” said Kelly Wade, kindergarten teacher at Collins Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Starring You® and Learning Books – 90+ eBooks that help kids practice reading.

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On the Road with MathMINDs Games

MIND Research Institute

Just before the break, we wrapped up testing with 36 fourth graders at a southern California elementary school. Ebook: Rethinking Student Engagement. This is not only deeply rewarding, it models how some of the worlds most challenging problems are solved and what entrepreneurs do day in and day out.

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How Writing for a Global Audience Transformed My Students Into Passionate Writers

Flocabulary

At Flocabulary, fostering a love of learning in every student is one of our biggest goals. We believe that motivated students are successful students. In today’s day and age, students are global already. These students have a global following before they leave elementary school – and there lies the problem.

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