Abby Cadabby blows bubbles in "Bubblefest" as part of Sesame Street's 42nd season. Photo credit: Richard Termine/Sesame Workshop.Watching international versions of Sesame Street has a positive impact on early…
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A majority of parents overwhelmingly think that mobile apps, mobile content, and technology in the classroom promote positive learning habits and yield benefits, according to a new survey released on…
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The fact that the changes are being made nationwide without anything close to adequate preparation is a failure of leadership, Weingarten says.Editor’s note: This is an edited version of…
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There isn’t just one way to teach students with autism.Classrooms come with their own unique characters, props, and soundtracks. To the average student, these things meld into the background,…
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In recent educational history in the United States, no single tool has been as readily and rapidly adopted as Apple’s iPad.By the end of 2012, Apple reported that it had…
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The shift toward online exams aligned with the Common Core standards will require much more preparation than simply making sure networks can handle the extra bandwidth constraints and that schools…
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President Barack Obama tries a bicycle-powered emergency water-sanitation station, created by high school students from Oakland Park, Fla., during the White House Science Fair. (Pool photo Aude Guerrucci via…
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Eight winners share their insights and tips for ed-tech and leadership success.Change is never easy—but when you start with a clear vision that focuses on learning outcomes, and you…
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Technology--blended learning, in particular--can have a positive impact on foreign language learning.Although educators and policy makers emphasize skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses, today's students are…
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As a concept, using digital content in the classroom is nothing new. But making the leap from using traditional print textbooks to fully integrating digital content in the classroom can…
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