ALP Team

"The development of the Competencies serves as a first step in identifying the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that educators need in order to create and thrive in effective personalized, learner-centered environments. Check out the recently released digital version here on the Hub."

Interesting use of Thinglink for a document library

The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, collaborative, constructive, a

I child will never forget what it feels like to create something.

The Power of Effective Questioning "While asking questions may seem a simple task, it is perhaps the most powerful tool we possess as teachers.   If we ask the right question of the right student at the right moment we may inspire her to new heights of vision and insight.  A good question can excite, disturb, or comfort, and eventually yield an unexpected bounty of understanding and critical awareness.  But even apart from such serendipitous moments, question-asking serves many functions that make it the stock in trade of the skillful teacher. "

"Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions"

" Here are some suggestions (based on input from question-friendly teachers, schools, programs, and organizations) on how to encourage more questioning in the classroom and hopefully, beyond it."

Fun , easy-to-use animation program