Archive for the ‘Technology’ 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 8th, 2011
by Tracy H in Reporting, Technology
Updates to Teacher and Administrator Dashboard Navigation
As many of our teachers and administrators begin to prepare for the start of the new school year, you will see a few subtle yet significant changes within the Teacher and Administrator Dashboard. We have updated the navigation tabs to more accurately reflect the content available to you. Below is an update of the changes, as [...]
May 17th, 2011
by Lisa W in Elementary teachers, Math in Real Life, Teaching Math, Technology
Tuesday Teacher Tips: Using Webcams in Classroom Learning
Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. I was recently talking to a good friend, Dana, who teaches 1st grade. She was excited about the authentic learning that [...]
May 10th, 2011
by Lisa W in Technology
Tuesday Teacher Tips: My How Times Have Changed!
Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. When I was in fifth grade there was one lone computer in the entire school. It was very apparent, even to [...]
December 27th, 2010
by Becca in Parent Tips, Technology
Using Technology to Spend Quality Time with Family
My 7 year old niece and 4 year old nephew moved to San Diego a year ago. Though I knew that I would miss them a ton, I wasn’t going to let 1,200 miles get in the way of spending quality time with them. We quickly developed a routine of talking regularly via Skype, but [...]
December 8th, 2010
by Sue in Public Education, Technology
"DreamBox Learning is a window to the future"
A new article titled “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines…” predicting that education technology is (finally!) going to transform education in the next five years has been published by chartered financial analyst Michael Moe and portfolio manager Luben Pampoulov. They point to recent investments by influential venture funds and the announcement that Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. is [...]
November 11th, 2010
by Tracy H in Educational Software Market, Technology
Tech & Learning Award of Excellence to DreamBox Learning
Tech & Learning has announced their 28th annual Awards of Excellence winners, which honors products that help educators teach and manage classrooms with technology. “Now that the use of technology in schools is no longer a novelty but a reality, it’s no longer about the promise of what a product can do; it’s about the [...]
October 28th, 2010
by Neal M in Elementary teachers, Learning Research, Middle School and Beyond, Technology
The "Hole In The Wall" Project
There is a quote from Thomas Carruthers that I had for years attached to my e-mail signature. He said, “A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.” Just as teachers need to guide and shape learning for our students, we also need to embrace a shift in our locus of control to our students. [...]
October 19th, 2010
by Lisa W in Elementary teachers, Technology
Tuesday Teacher Tip: Farewell, Dear Friend
Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. My old, faithful friend in the classroom has always been my overhead projector. It provided a way for me to keep [...]
October 8th, 2010
by Tracy H in Educational Software Market, Technology
NCTM Baltimore is Next Week! Will We See You There?
One of three regional events by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is next week at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. This event will provide two full days of professional development for teachers attending, and we’ll be there right there with you! Are you attending? If so, visit DreamBox in booth 322 [...]
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