Today we’re featuring Joe Perez, a fifth-grade teacher from El Camino Real Academy in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. Perez has been teaching for 18 years and, like many teachers, values the importance of technology. When one of his former colleagues recommended Wowzers, he...
As the new school year is fully underway, most students are returning home with daily homework assignments. To avoid a fight over this work, we've compiled the following tips: How much homework is too much? The National Education Association recommends that students...
In order to more accurately analyze the types of questions offered in standardized assessments, Norman L. Webb developed a system called Depth of Knowledge. Rather than categorize questions by difficulty, this system categorizes them by complexity. In other words,...
The Standards for Mathematical Practice contain eight types of expertise that students should strive for. These standards stress the importance of understanding what a problem is asking, creating a solution using tools and models, and communicating this solution with...
A lot of research has been done into the science of how we learn, but how does it relate to online, game-based learning? Brain-based research emphasizes the fact that engagement must be the goal of all educators. When students are not engaged, their minds wander and...
Reward systems in the classroom are a valuable way for students to feel empowered in their progress and behavior. When implemented correctly, these rewards create a tangible way for students to see their progress and involves them as participants. However, reward...
When most teachers hear about gamifying learning, they think of games that double as a teaching tool or a classroom-made game of trivia to review concepts before a test. However, some schools have taken the concept of gamification to the next level, such as Quest to...
Anyone who has worked with students has likely seen the effects of peer pressure in schools. Whether it's an individual being discouraged to take studying seriously or certain subjects in school being less "cool" to enjoy, peers' opinions hold power. Now, new research...
For the first time ever, Wowzers is now available for parents to purchase for use at home! Why Wowzers? Wowzers Online Math is based on brain-based research and is designed to meet the needs of all learners. Children are able to fill in gaps in their learning or...
There's no shortage of innovative technology solutions that support strategies such as personalized learning and effective teaching strategies, but the cost can quickly become prohibitive. With tightening school budgets and personal spending accounts only going so...