Bavarian Education Minister Dr. Ludwig Spaenie spoke this month at Israel’s annual Herzliya Conference to discuss how technology in education should be approached appropriately and reasonably. Spaenie addressed the way we view technology’s role in education today and how important it is that human interaction and collaboration can’t be left…
When integrating technology in the classroom, it is important that educators take the right approach to it. Many teachers are mislead by common myths held to technology’s role in education and knowledge of these myths is important for effective merging of technology and education. read more >>
New tech devices such as the iPad and other tablets provide an easy way for teachers to get multiple lessons across to special needs children. Teaching a variety of lessons to students in special education programs would normally require the use of several materials and lesson plans and often times…
English teacher Diana Neebe is receiving an Outstanding Young Educator Award at the 2014 ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) conference for her excellent work in developing progressive and innovative methods of teaching. Neebe is co-writing a book that explains her teaching methods such as non-linear teaching and a…
With the increasing popularity of the internet as a classroom resource, it’s become more important for more teachers to have an understanding of how to integrate online tools and resources in a classroom environment. Monica Wilbanks, a middle school teacher from Aurora, Colorado has developed an online resource where teachers…
Citizen Schools is an organization dedicated to visiting public middle schools in low-income communities to provide an extensive learning program that teaches children the skills needed to succeed in higher education. Citizen Schools believes that middle school is the perfect time to begin teaching students these skills. read more >>
FAU study shows nitrogen from human waste significant driver of Lake O algae blooms
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'Strategies focused only on reducing phosphorus aren’t sufficient.'
Reptiles are Highly Emotional, Contrary to Their Cold Reputation
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Reptiles have a reputation as cold, emotionless creatures. Experts say countering this myth could help protect them from habitat loss.
