We’ve all heard the “four C’s of 21st century” skills that students need to learn to excel in the future – critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Since schools are evolving criteria to incorporate these skills, there has been an increase in project-based learning, inquiry learning, and an emphasis on higher order thinking over rote … Continue reading
The Journal News, part of USA Today, released an article in early September outlining six trends that will be seen in schools this coming school year. Virtual Learning- What used to be a static experience is now fully immersive. Students are given the ability to visit far-flung parts of the world or interact with people they … Continue reading
It’s no secret that social media is driving its way into classrooms. The following infographic from Scholastic sheds some light about teachers and social media. Who would have guessed that 65% of K-12 teachers upload videos, music, and photos for work? From Pinterest to Twitter to Facebook to YouTube, there’s a lot of useful tips and stats in … Continue reading
