56 Creative Ways to Get to Know Your Class
I recently attended the Building Learning Communities conference in Boston where I collaborated on a list of the top ideas to get to know your class with 5 other outstanding educators, including Catlin Tucker, the author of a fantastic blended learning and technology blog that you should definitely check out. Below is the list of ideas [...]
Read More»Week in Rap: August 9, 2013
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Check out the latest sample video from our partner course, “The Week in Rap: Current Events Through Hip-Hop,” which is available on Pearson’s Online Learning Exchange. The Week in Rap: August 9, 2013 Week in Rap subscribers have access to the all-inclusive, browser-based, interactive version of the Week in Rap music video, which includes lyrics, [...]
Read More»Easily Break Down the Steps to Project Based Learning
- At August 2, 2013
- By OLE
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We recently received a comment from one of our readers about the challenges of effectively implementing project based learning in the classroom after reading our post on how to get started using PBL in your classroom. The article, from our featured author Libby, is a great place for newbies to learn about PBL. For those who [...]
Read More»Authentic Learning Workshop 2013 Slides
- At July 26, 2013
- By OLE
We had an amazing time learning with our 2013 cohort of passionate educators at this year’s Authentic Learning Workshop. As promised, we’ve provided the slides from each presentation below to download for free. If you enjoyed the Authentic Learning Workshop then don’t forget to sign up to receive updates on upcoming Authentic Learning events. We [...]
Read More»Don’t Miss the 2nd Annual Authentic Learning Workshop
- At July 1, 2013
- By Lindsay Bellino
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I can’t believe that the 2nd Annual Authentic Learning Workshop is nearly two weeks away! It seems like only yesterday that we were learning new tools in the Web 2.0 smackdown, helping each other during the marshmallow challenge, painting our very own masterpieces, and creating authentic lesson plans for the classroom. I’ve been to and [...]
Read More»The End of Google Reader: Migrate Your RSS Feeds Before It’s Too Late!
- At June 27, 2013
- By OLE
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On July 1, 2013, Google Reader will no longer be providing tens of thousands of users their news, announcements or any content they’ve subscribed to. Back when it was first announced in March, the official end date of July 1, 2013 for the widely loved feed reader, seemed like a decade away. Read the Official [...]
Read More»Exploring Extreme Environments – Untamed Science Video
- At June 19, 2013
- By OLE
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This Week: Exploring Extreme Environments Living things can survive in some pretty extreme environments–where temperature, pressure, and pH are off the charts. We call these organisms extremophiles, and by studying them scientists have gained a better understanding of the requirements for life. This week we talk with some top scientists who are pushing the boundaries [...]
Read More»Week in Rap: June 7, 2013
- At June 7, 2013
- By Pearson Science
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Here’s the latest sample video from our partner course, “The Week in Rap: Current Events Through Hip-Hop,” which is available on Pearson’s Online Learning Exchange. The Week in Rap: June 7, 2013 Week in Rap subscribers have access to the all-inclusive, browser-based, interactive version of the Week in Rap music video, which includes lyrics, links [...]
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