-
K-12 schools shifting focus toward environmental studies
Bambi Majumdar EducationDominion Resources, an energy company based in Virginia, recently announced a plan for $1 million in educational grants. The grants will focus on outstanding environment, energy and workforce development programs in K-12 schools within the company's geographic footprint.
-
Survey: Encouraging news about pest control at child care centers
Michelle Andreetta EducationWhether it's from pest management professionals advising center directors and landlords, the Internet or the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), the message about being mindful when considering pest control methods in California child care centers is clearly being heard, a 2013 survey by DPR has revealed.
-
What makes a great professor these days?
Linchi Kwok EducationI was on WeChat the other day, having a conversation with some high school alumni in a closed-group setting. The chat app operates in China and is similar in function to WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. A friend shared a brief story that was supposed to be "chicken soup for the soul."
-
You’ve got your students in groups — now what?
Savanna Flakes EducationStudies have documented the effectiveness of using cooperative learning to increase academic achievement for students with and without disabilities. Results of these studies show students who regularly participate in meaningful cooperative learning activities have higher achievement and greater retention than students who work in a more individual way.
-
The genius of genius hours
Brian Stack EducationMore than a decade ago, Google introduced the Pareto principle to its company. First conceived by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto at the turn of the 20th century, the concept came from Pareto's observation that 80 percent of Italian land was owned by 20 percent of the population.
-
The changing world of language education
Jessica Taylor EducationGoing without a script, TESOL President Andy Curtis spoke from the heart to attendees Wednesday morning at TESOL 2016. As president of TESOL in the same year as its celebration of 50 years, Curtis spoke with enthusiasm and excitement.
-
Breaking down barriers as educators — one step at a time
Jessica Taylor EducationTESOL 2016 started out Tuesday evening with a bang when opening keynote speaker Aziz Abu Sarah gave a moving and inspirational speech about how to break down barriers as educators. Sarah describes himself as an explorer, cultural educator, peace builder and entrepreneur. He has traveled to about 40 countries working on bringing people together and finding ways to really communicate with one another.
-
There’s no shortcut to success for children with LD
Steve Spillane EducationA parent patiently guides his child who has fine motor challenges to learn how to tie her shoes independently: "That's right Sally! Make the bunny ear, then loop the lace around the bottom." As those words leave his lips, their sound is overpowered by the toot of the bus driver's horn.
-
Who’s leading the K-12 ed tech market — Google or Microsoft?
Bambi Majumdar EducationWhich technology is best for K-12 education? This old debate is rearing its head up again. A market report from Futuresource shows that despite Google's recent success in the classroom, Microsoft products — Windows-based PCs and devices — are outselling everyone else in this niche.
-
It boggles the mind: A puzzling word game
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationThere is significant research on the efficacy of using games to teach ESL/EFL. Yolageldili and Arikan are among those who encourage game use: "Games have a special role in any foreign language teaching program because they facilitate foreign language learning especially for young learners." Gaudart concurs: "Using simulations and games are two of the most effective techniques for a teacher when he or she wants to allow second or foreign language learner practice in the target language."
All Education Articles