12 big technologies on the education horizon | eSchool News | eSchool News - 2 views
Chairs and Tables: The Classroom Technology That Could Help Students - US News - 7 views
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Redesigned learning spaces can engage students and faculty members, research says. New research shows classroom layout and furniture can positively impact student engagement. What if the key to boosting student engagement was as simple as swapping out desks and chairs and rearranging the layout of a classroom? -- isn't this cool? MB
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LOVE this! Think EV and I are going to apply for a "Make it Happen" grant this year to re-think our classroom furniture.
The Daring Librarian: Classrom Cribs! Brain Friendly Learning Spaces - 0 views
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Remember MTV Cribs? We thought, what if that same concept of Cribs...met the classroom! From August 14th to September 14th we’ll be running a challenge that anyone can join. Here’s the details: 1. Rethink your learning space with the student in mind. What changes will enhance the learning experience? 2. Redesign your learning space and show us how you did it: Take pictures and video. 3. Create a 3-min "Cribs" video showing off your new learning space. Include a 250 word (or less) rationale for “why” you made the changes. 4. Submit your video, rationale, and bio to have a chance to be featured on our site and win great prizes!
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"Classroom Cribs is our hub for "brain friendly learning spaces". Our mission at Classroom Cribs is to enhance pedagogy and the learning experience with brain-based classroom designs that students will love. And that is the main point. We can (and should) create better learning environments for our students. Spaces that are centered around research and what works."
Adaptive Learning: Are We There Yet? -- THE Journal - 2 views
Students Get More Pathways to Careers - 4 views
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A collaboration of central Ohio school districts, businesses and community groups will give more high-school students a jump-start on college and work skills. Starting this fall, students in several local districts can enroll in career pathway programs that will focus on health care, information technology, robotics and logistics.
Is 8th Grade Too Early to Pick a Career? - 2 views
Teacher Mentors for Students - 1 views
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"We've found that by spending time with and listening to the student, the teacher-mentor is often able to discover how to best meet the child's needs." Interesting description of a program implemented at a NYC public school that allows school to meet social/emotional needs of children so that they can be more successful in the classroom.