Nestled in the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Tempe, AZ is a bustling city that offers a mix of urban excitement and suburban comfort. Renowned for its warm climate, vibrant community, and dynamic lifestyle, Tempe has become an attractive destination for many looking to settle down in Arizona. But is Tempe, AZ a desirable … Read more
In this week’s episode of Trending in Education, Ryan Craig, author of the new book Apprentice Nation: How the “Earn and Learn” Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America, joins host Mike Palmer to delve into how apprenticeships can help bridge the experience gap faced by young workers. Craig argues that … Read more
San Diego is a vast city spanning over 960 km² and home to more than 1.3 million residents. With a dense population, San Diego’s metro areas and neighborhoods offer various lifestyles and modern conveniences. The affordability of these areas also varies. While many places in San Diego have easy access to the beach due to … Read more
Nancy Flanagan retired from teaching music in Michigan public schools after a long career in the classroom. She then turned blogger and writes one of the best school-related blogs. In this one, she mirrors how many of us feel right now. She writes: A few weeks back, I wrote a blog about my fascination with … Read more
I’ve got an excellent guest post coming up in my Education Week column tomorrow, along with many resources from 2020 that are still highly relevant. Check out Ideas & Resources About What & How To Teach The Day After The Election – Please Share Your Own Advice & Plans.
“Congress can certainly shine a light on issues, and they have the ability to hold hearings and put pressure on institutions, but ultimately the enforcement of these laws is up to the executive branch,” Fansmith said. “It’s important that Congress not overstep its bounds.” He added that the report’s focus on a handful of incidents … Read more
Learning analytics involves the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to a learner and their learning environment in order to enhance learning experiences. By tracking learner activities, quiz performance, engagement levels, and behavioral patterns in the digital realm, learning analytics provides valuable insights that can inform decision-making and improve learner outcomes. The use of … Read more
In this episode, host Michael Palmer welcomes back Dr. Bror Saxberg, Founder of LearningForge, to continue their exploration of learning and its implications for the future. They delve into key concepts such as working memory versus long-term memory, deliberate practice, the 10,000-hour rule, and the latest research findings on differences and similarities in learning rates. … Read more
Richard Thornton, a teacher in Kentucky, wrote a letter to the editor of the Bowling Green Daily News to urge his fellow citizens to vote NO on Amendment 2, which would sneak vouchers into the Kentucky state Constitution. As an educator for 30 years, I have witnessed teachers working tirelessly to help all students, regardless … Read more
Every week, I share a post or two featuring three or four valuable resources on classroom instruction, which you can find all listed here. You can also explore all my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here. Here are the top picks for this week: “The Case Against Grading Homework” is an article from Edutopia that … Read more