Archive for the ‘Online Learning’ Category
January 6th, 2012
by Tim Hudson in adaptive learning, Online Learning, Teaching Math, Technology
The Power of Technology to Reach All Students
The most challenging aspect of teaching involves reaching all learners. In a given classroom of 20, 30, 40 or more students, I want and need to know what each student is thinking at every moment in order to be the best teacher possible. Yet with all that teachers are expected to do on a given [...]
August 30th, 2011
by Tiffany Y in Learning Research, Online Learning
Seriously Interesting at Serious Play
Hello! This is Tiffany, the Creative Director at DreamBox Learning. Last week, myself and two other DreamBox employees attended a local conference called “Serious Play.” The conference included a 3-day track of presentations and speakers devoted entirely to games for learning, so that was our focus. At DreamBox, we don’t think of ourselves as making [...]
August 11th, 2011
by David G in Classroom tips and tools, K-3 Curriculum, Online Learning
Lessons Too Hard? Let's Put A "Stop" To It!
A teacher recently contacted me with the following issue: “What my students enjoyed about Dreambox initially was the fact that they’re given a variety of activities to choose from, the activities adjust to their skill level, and they don’t have to work on only one activity for long periods of time. However, one of my [...]
December 8th, 2010
by David G in Online Learning
Give The Gift Of DreamBox!
Well, it’s that time of the year again! The Christmas season is upon us, and if you’re like most people, you’re trying to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. ‘Tis the season of door-buster sales, crowded shopping malls, snow-filled streets full of congested traffic, and miles upon miles of gift wrap and ribbons – [...]
October 22nd, 2010
by David G in Online Learning
Free Trial: Understanding the ‘Fine Print’
I recently received this e-mail from a person who is not yet a customer. She writes: I’m searching around your site for the “terms of use” on the free trial – specifically, information about how long it is, can you opt out before the free trial ends, the billing process, etc. Can you clarify this [...]
October 15th, 2010
by David G in Online Learning, Parent Tips
School Plus Home: Successfully Logging In
Every week, I like to address a common question that you, our valued DreamBox customers, have been asking. Sometimes, it’s hard to pick a “most common” issue – but not this week! From one of our parents: My girls just started using DreamBox at their school. Their teacher sent them home with a letter that [...]
October 14th, 2010
by Neal M in Elementary teachers, Online Learning
Virtual Manipulatives: Our First Fractions Manipulative, Rational Rods
One of my favorite things about working at DreamBox is collaboration. Currently, our Academic Team is four National Board Certified Teachers including myself. We plan the curriculum, and work with experts in the field to develop lessons that are academically rigorous, follow an appropriate developmental sequence and that take advantage of a rich digital environment. [...]
June 22nd, 2010
by Sue in Elementary teachers, Online Learning
Schools Can Still Take Us Up on Our Free Summer School Offer!
Crisscrossing the continent from Washington to Florida and California to Prince Edward Island, what do hundreds of schools have in common? Their summer school program will include DreamBox Learning K-3 Math—for free! Since DreamBox announced earlier this month that any accredited school with a summer school program can sign up to use DreamBox free, we’ve [...]
June 8th, 2010
by Sue in Math Learning, Online Learning
Use DreamBox Learning K-3 Math Free in Summer School Classes!
DreamBox Learning K-3 Math is perfect for summer school! Students will learn an in-depth math curriculum that’s highly individualized to their needs, and they’ll love playing the fun adventure games. So we’ve made it easy to integrate DreamBox into your summer school math program – we made it free! Any school with a summer program [...]
May 14th, 2010
by Sue in Online Learning, Public Education
Sarah Daniels on Why DreamBox is Used in so Many Classrooms
Sarah Daniels, DreamBox Learning’s VP of Marketing, spoke at this week’s NewSchools Summit 2010. This annual event is sponsored by the NewSchools Venture Fund, the highly respected education-focused venture philanthropy firm of the same name. Here’s a brief video from a hallway conversation at the conference, with Sarah talking about why DreamBox is being used [...]
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