9 Ways 3D Printing Can Revolutionize The Classroom
As 3D printing becomes more accessible to the public, educators are learning how this technology can and is revolutionizing the classroom. 3D...
Teaching kids to program using Scratch and the Kinect – Stephen Howell [YouTube]
In our latest issue of our iPad magazine, we talk about the importance and benefits of teaching kids how to code. This lively video by Stephen Howell...
How to defeat a dragon with math – Garth Sundem [TedEd]
“Having trouble remembering the order of operations? Let’s raise the stakes a little bit. What if the future of your (theoretical)...
Handstand Launches Nota, the World’s First Mobile, Collaborative Textbook Platform
Designed and built by Handstand Inc. and backed by noted entrepreneur and philanthropist Cher Wang , Nota™ is an entirely new type of open...
To Get A Degree, or Not To Get A Degree
According to a new study by Northeastern University, 83 percent of Americans believe that college is a good investment. The research found that...
LifeGuard™ School Protection System Adds Safety for 84 Million School Students and Teachers
InFlight Labs an aircraft emergency communications provider and finalist for the 2013 “Safety Leadership of the Year Award” by Air Traffic...
Alphabet Learning: Faces iMake – ABC for Preschoolers
iMagine Machine (TM) has announced Faces iMake – ABC 1.0, preschool app for iOS. From the makers of the award-winning App, Faces iMake...
The 11 Most Disgraced Teachers on Facebook
People say stupid things on Facebook all the time. Whether they cross the line and get too political, or overshare into the TMI zone, Facebook posts...
JumpStart Launches Madagascar: My ABCs App for Preschoolers
JumpStart have released their newest mobile preschool game: “Madagascar: My ABCs™” available through iTunes, Google Play, Amazon and...
The 50 Best Books for New Teachers
Education and teaching website TopMastersInEducation.com has published a list of the 50 Best Books for New Teachers. The list is a compilation of...
11 Tools to Teach Kids How to Code
The following is an article from the January Issue of ’Teaching The AvatarGeneration’ Magazine. Download this issue for just $1.99 and...
TheO – Smart Ball for Physical Education
Have you ever wanted to throw your smartphone out the window or over a building? Well here’s something you haven’t seen before! TheO™...
Who Was Saint Valentine? – Interactive Infographic
February 14th is a day dedicated to lovers in the world. Legend has it, the day is named after Saint Valentine, Saint of Lovers, who according to...
Who Killed Professor X? Teaching Math Through A Graphic Novel
I came across this really innovative book ‘Who Killed Professor X?’, a graphic novel that teaches math through a detective story. Very...
Does Texting Hurt Your Grammar?
A study has found that the more students text, the more it may impact their grammar. The research suggests the use of abbreviations, word...
The Flipped Classroom: Second Issue of ‘Teaching The AvatarGeneration’ Magazine Launched
From the success of our first issue ‘Teaching the AvatarGeneration’ iPad magazine, we are pleased to announce the release of the new...
YourTeacher Releases Math iBooks Textbooks for the Flipped Classroom
YourTeacher, a leading digital publisher, recently announced the release of the world’s first math textbooks for the flipped classroom,...
Plagtracker: Plagiarism Checker Tool
When it comes to writing, plagiarism is a top concern among many writers and website owners. Whether you are a professional writer, writing your own...
Robotics in Classrooms as STEM Teaching Aids
RobotsLAB have launched a new product that allows teachers to use quad-copters, robotic-arms and rovers to teach math and science using dedicated...
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Is Google Making Us Stupid? [Infographic]
Google has become part of our daily technical lives and their kitty of products and services have become indispensible. The search engine giant...
Mitch Resnick: Let’s teach kids to code [Ted Talks]
TED have some enlightening and important talks related to education, and this recent talk from Mitch Resnick about teaching kids coding is no...
Mimio Expands Collaborative Learning and Integrates with iPads
Mimio, developer of the MimioClassroom™ family of interactive teaching technologies, is taking the lead in optimizing schools’ existing...
The Power of Suggestion: Using Psychology To Improve Student Intelligence
How can educators use psychology to improve student intelligence and academic achievement? BrainTrack have produced this infographic looking at the...
Flipped Classroom Webinar from iTEC
iTEC (Innovative Technologies for Engaging Classrooms) is a major EU-funded project in which European Schoolnet is working with education ministries,...
Hacker Scouts Are The New Modern Day Boy Scouts
Hacker Scouts are modern day boy scouts focusing on technology and DIY skills. The movement has become so popular that several hacker scout...
The Top 13 Grants Every Teacher Wants — and How to Get Them
With states and local districts cutting back funding, many teachers must do more with less. Sometimes, a special project may need a little extra...
Making Money from Educational Apps
How can you make money from educational apps? This infographic from OnlinePhdPrograms.com looks at how an independent developer earned nearly...
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The Achievement Gap [Infographic]
The following infographic from Open Colleges is a series of interesting statistics showing a direct correlation between achievement and economic...
Independent Study Shows Magic Planet® Digital Video Globes Yield 17% Increase in K-12 Student Comprehension
Global Imagination®, maker of the Magic Planet® digital video globe, today announced the results of a major international study on the...
Is The Theory Of Evolution True?
MapsofWorld.com have launched a new infographic about the theory of evolution. The infographic brings web users a comprehensive view of the debate...
Shmoop Introduces Analytics Tool for Test Prep
As an administrator running a digital classroom and being a fly on the wall can be an enticing thought. Shmoop, a publisher of digital curriculum...
Managing with one iPad in the classroom [YouTube]
This short video from WSR Tech shows how Southeast Elementary teacher, Abby Wood manages with one iPad in her classroom. It shows how even with...
10 iPhone Apps To Help Manage Kids Behavior
When it comes to managing personal and professional productivity, few tools are as powerful or as effective as the smartphone. While it probably...
20 Apps (Games) for Play-Based Learning
Even though older adults might still carry a negative association with video game consoles and devices, today’s technology is vastly different than...