Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

I began using Twitter in my classroom soon after its introduction in 2006. The discussion was based on the research of primary and secondary documents and was quite creative. I found creative uses for it in my history teaching, even at that time.

Twitter 319

Twitter Social Media Classroom Digital Citizenship 319

Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

JUNE 13, 2014

Here are some graphs from Statistics Canada: Summary Elementary and Secondary School Indicators for Canada, the Provinces and Territories, 2006/2007 to 2010/2011. How much should a collective ‘WE’ spend on creating the best possible public education for ALL of our children? Catalogue-no-81-595-M-No-099-Statistics-Canada ).

Comparison 168

Comparison Secondary Elementary Data 168

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

For each of the three primary (equity-focused) federal educational technology programs authorized by Congress since the passage of the 1994 revision to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), below I provide details on the programs’: legislative authorization (i.e., FY 2006 $272,300,000 (President Bush’s request: $0).

Policies 150

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Higher education has found itself under increasing pressure to change that, just as has happened in elementary and secondary schools, where a battery of standardized tests constantly check in on what students know. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, called in 2006 for learning to be measured and reported publicly.

Learning 105

Learning Outcomes Survey Assessment 105

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 18, 2011

Since 1988, iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) has pioneered the educational use of innovative communications technology and teacher professional development to facilitate on-line collaborative project-based learning in elementary and secondary schools in 130 other countries worldwide. Héla Nafti (Tunisia) was born in Tunis.

Secondary 74

Secondary Classroom Training Study 74

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 7, 2018

Even as early as 2006 and 2007, it was apparent to sociologists Lori Peek and Alice Fothergill, authors of the book “Children of Katrina,” that students were falling way behind as a result of the storm and its aftermath. Students who failed LEAP suddenly have more options than pass or fail.

Analysis 127

Analysis Report Data Policies 127

MindShift

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Next he plans to go to graduate school for a teaching credential in secondary social studies, so he can set the record straight with the next generation of students about American history. And when they leave for college they’re kind of choosing the other world.’

Learning 68

Learning Meeting Outcomes Groups 68