Why the MAP test may not be the best measure of students' academic progress.
Great infographic about learning analytics.
One reason why Theater is important.
Paper-free class, creating websites, CRS
Project-based learning info
Why it's okay for kids to fail.
Redos and Retakes Done Right: Allowing students to redo assignments and assessments is the best way to prepare them for adult life.
"Each week, educators from around the world take part in various conversations on Twitter known as “chats.” These conversations have become an excellent way for educators to connect on relevant topics, share resources and best practices, all while challenging each other’s thinking. "
"Welcome to Keeping in Step with PBL. In this workshop you will learn how PBL can be a powerful method for delivering curriculum. This workshop is comprised of over 25 activities supplied here online and in your workshop material. It also will include an extensive presentation, some workshop time, and a 10 courses step to help you create a PBL Unit."
"A great teacher will keep the students wanting to come to school just to see what interesting things they will explore and discover each day. We call this inquiry."
"Studies show that sustained and well-integrated social and emotional learning (SEL) programs can help schools engage their students and improve achievement. Explore the classroom practices that make up the best and most effective SEL programs."
"Numerous research reports show that social and emotional learning (SEL) can have a positive impact on students' academic performance. Edutopia's SEL research review explores those reports and helps make sense of the results. In this series of four articles, learn how researchers define social and emotional learning, review some of the possible learning outcomes, get our recommendations of evidence-based programs, find tips for avoiding pitfalls when implementing SEL programs, and dig in to a comprehensive annotated bibliography with links to all the studies and reports cited in these pages."
"No matter how old the profession, those who work in a particular field have always had the ability to communicate with one another to compare notes and improve services. The form of communication began with face-to-face contact in early civilization and evolved to a more digital form in today's age of technological advances. Technology has always improved communication methods by enabling all—not just professionals—the ability to consult, collaborate, and learn from others. This has progressed from the earliest printing presses to the most recent smartphones."