Getting to the Root of the STEM Dilemma

Getting to the Root of the STEM Dilemma

One of the biggest problems today is the concern over the STEM shortage; soon there will not be enough people with the proper skills and qualifications to meet the demand of STEM related careers. In fact, over 80 percent of jobs in the next decade will require a...
New Learning Tools: Skype in the Classroom

New Learning Tools: Skype in the Classroom

A lot of teachers today are making use of Skype in their classrooms. Skype. Your first thought may be that Skype is just another distraction like cell phones and text messaging. But like smartphones and text messaging, video chat over the Internet is here to stay and...
10 x 10

10 x 10

While others are doing it the old fashioned way with gracious monetary donations, 10 x10 is creating a new way to support education: through a film. What is 10 x 10? 10 x 10 is a feature film called “Girl Rising” and a social action campaign for the education of...
Ways to Use Blogs in the Classroom

Ways to Use Blogs in the Classroom

Many teachers today are using technology in the classroom and it’s opening doors for new ways of learning. Teachers looking to incorporate education technology should not overlook the power of the blog. Whether it is used for a class website or for individual student...