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K-12 Funding Basics: Understanding Government Funding

The next few weeks on VAR connection will be dedicated to a series on K-12 funding in the United States. This week we are breaking down K-12 Government funding for public schools, how it is given, and how it is spent. Stay tuned to learn more about grants, COVID-19 relief funding, and so much more! … Continue reading →

Meet some of our Favorite Black Scientists in 2021

This year in honor of Black History Month we are highlighting a few of our favorite historical and modern black scientists. In this blog you will find full bios and additional resources related to each scientist and science field mentioned. Continue reading →

Keys to Building an Immersive World

How Can Non-Immersive VR Help Students be More Engaged?

Virtual Reality has been an emerging trend in education for years, but in recent months it has become more mainstream. With such an intense shift to virtual, VR (specifically non-immersive VR) has helped us all explore new worlds and stay connected in ways we never thought possible. But how can VR help students in the … Continue reading →

Five Tips to Teach Black History This Month and Beyond

February is Black History Month in the United States. Now more than ever it is important to be sure that lessons around Black history are culturally responsive, encourage critical thinking, and explore more elements than just slavery and segregation. We have compiled a list of 5 tips here, and highly encourage you to explore the … Continue reading →

Tips to keep video lessons fresh

All month long we have been talking about ideas to boost student engagement here on VAR Connection. One simple way to keep students engaged is simply to freshen things up and introduce some change into the classroom. Even though many educators are still teaching remotely, there are still ways to revamp the virtual space … Continue reading →

Put Your Dancing Shoes On, It’s Time To Move

Last week on the blog we talked about WHY working motion into the school day is so important for students. But HOW can aready busy educators work moving into their jam-packed days without having to rearrange their entire class schedule. The answe may be more straightforward than you think. Here’s 4 ways you can include movement in … Continue reading →

Why it is important to incorporate movement into the school day?

It’s the new year. Some of you are back to in-person learning while others are still doing remote learning. Even before this crazy pandemic turned everyone’s lives upside down, PE classes and recess were already on the chopping board for many schools across the US. Now you’re coming back to class with these squirrely squirrels that have been … Continue reading →

Four Ways to Increase Student Engagement in 2021 (Infographic)

Coming back from Holiday Break is always a challenge, but in early 2021, it can be even more difficult to keep students engaged. Here are four tips to keep students on track in the new year. Continue reading →

Our Top 5 “Must Read” Posts of 2020

2020 has been a year of change for everyone. From the way we work and learn, to the ways we interact with others, we have all had to grow and adapt. This year on the blog, we’ve gotten to explore everything from starting a podcast to virtual events. It’s been a year to remember, and we … Continue reading →