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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

But even over summer break, students still need educational opportunities so they can return to school strong and ready to learn more. Because at-risk students don’t always have educational resources over the summer, they are particularly vulnerable to losing knowledge gained over the school year.

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50 Ways to Teach Using Music in Your Classroom

Waterford

Read on to learn more about the emotional and academic benefits of musical education. How Music Affects Brain Development and Social-Emotional Learning. When a child is exposed to musical education from a young age, the parts of their brain that process sound, speech, reading, and language develop at an accelerated rate.[1]

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Why We Don't Need a 'Netflix for Education'

Edsurge

If the views expressed by leading edtech companies are any indication, the race to become the first 'Netflix of Education' is gathering steam. But despite the compelling nature of this "Netflix of Education" vision, it can encourage a misleading view of personalized learning.

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Create Safe Spam Friendly Email using Kids Email Today! | @KidsEmail

TeacherCast

Jeff sits down with Brittany Oler to discuss how Kids Email is helping teachers and parents create safe and secure email addresses for students ages 5-13. About Company ([link] ([link] established in 2009. Share the Love * If you enjoyed the show, please rate us on iTunes ([link] and write a brief review. .

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

Our team uses an 85% positive rating as a baseline. How do we know that engaging students works better than scores and praise? Students always receive feedback on their answers and if they’re wrong, they’re given feedback on how to answer similar questions in the future. International Education Studies, 4(4). Bergan, J.

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8 Ways to Help New Teachers Thrive (and Veteran Teachers Too!)

The CoolCatTeacher

The Research About Keeping Teachers First, let’s dive into some research about how to help teachers thrive (and not quit teaching.) K., & Bruegmann, E. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 36(4), 476–500. Review of Educational Research, 81(2), 201–233; Headden, S. We have to do better. 24) Jackson, C.

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Ed Tech News, a New Podcast, and the Hack Education Roundup!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The 2011 Global Education Conference is also fast approaching: November 14 - 18. In it''s second year, this amazing five-day, 24-hour-a-day event helps educators and students connect with each other and with global education programs all over the world. Last year we had presentations from 62 countries.

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