What’s the Buzz? Student-Centered Learning
We like buzzwords in education. Even in one year, various buzzwords pass through with the authors hoping for it to catch on along the way for a nice book deal. [...]
Lesson Planning + Technology = Success
When developing lesson plans, there is a large array of information that needs to be considered; standard criteria, student learning modalities, differentiated delivery, areas of strength and weakness, and all of this before even arriving at the content of the lesson. Utilizing technology to aid in lesson planning is a first step to a more comprehensive solution to teacher effectiveness and student success. As demands increase, resources are developed to help curb those demands. The ability to create customized assessments from a repository of performance-aligned questions, pinpoint areas in need of improvement with standards-based assessments, and supplement education with individualized eLearning, can truly help teachers focus on optimizing student learning. [...]