The Blue Valley School District’s teacher training program models pedagogy and technology for tomorrow’s teachers while they’re today’s high school students. Colleges of education should take notice.
- By Jennifer Demski
- 11/05/12
In recognition of National Disability Awareness Month, the workshop will be available at no cost through December 15.
- By Christopher Piehler
- 10/17/12
Petersburg City School District in Alaska is implementing classroom observation and walkthrough software throughout the district for the 2012-2013 school year.
ASCD has added three courses to its PD Online lineup. The nonprofit organization is now offering courses on Common Core State Standards and differentiated instruction.
Skype in the classroom, a free online educational enrichment community for teachers, has added six new partner organizations to its roster, including NASA's Digital Learning Center, The National Museum of the Royal Navy and HMS Victory, British Council, Woodland Trust, Education through Expedition, and Choose2Matter.
While the Connected Educator Month event may be over, the effort to keep teachers and school leaders connected for collaboration and learning continues.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 09/26/12
Software provider Rediker has released Teacher Evaluator, an online teacher evaluation application designed specifically for the iPad and compatible with any Web browser.
- By Mike Hohenbrink
- 09/25/12
Learning Games Network and FableVision have partnered to create the Game Design Tool Kit, a free online resource designed to help teachers use game design more extensively in their curriculum. The companies will also provide professional development workshops and gaming sessions to help teachers learn how to use the tools.
- By Mike Hohenbrink
- 09/25/12
In the sixth installment of their monthly column, blended learning experts Michael B. Horn and Heather Staker outline what teachers need to know about blended learning training resources, and where they can go to get them.
- By Michael Horn, Heather Staker
- 09/06/12
ASCD has released a new version of its online professional development tool, PD In Focus 2.0.