Posts Tagged ‘childrens education’
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. [...]
August 25th, 2010
by Neal M in Elementary teachers
How Can I Possibly Differentiate In Math?
Anyone involved in education these days has surely heard the term Differentiated Instruction. Used in many ways, differentiated instruction is a proactive teaching method that centers around each student as a unique learner. Simply put, every child arriving in my classroom shows up with differing skills and interests. It is paramount to use varying strategies and [...]
May 20th, 2010
by Mickelle in Math in Real Life, Parent Tips, Teaching Math, Uncategorized
Did Daddy Text Me?
My husband and I have been traveling quite a bit lately. We used to leave our 4-year old daughter, Elle, one note for each morning. Lately, we’ve been sending text messages instead. It wasn’t long before we needed to get creative about the messages we sent, and we started looking for ways to incorporate math [...]
January 27th, 2009
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Life at DreamBox Learning, Public Education, Technology
An Inauguration of a Different Sort
Dear Mr. President,
A week ago you stood in front of the nation and spoke the following words:
“That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood . . . our schools fail too many . . . [But] we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.”
We at DreamBox Learning welcome your words.
October 13th, 2008
by Lou in Parent Tips, Public Education
In Pursuit of the Right Kind of Homework
Let me begin by encouraging you to read this Washington Post article on the failings of homework. For those who want the CliffsNotes, the net is that rote, unimaginative, repetitive, grinding and brutally boring homework doesn’t help. To the contrary, it actually hurts students across several fronts.
September 12th, 2008
by Teri in Life at DreamBox Learning, Start-up Culture
My Husband Says I'm a "Start-up Junkie"
True, I've worked for six start-ups in the last ten years. I love working with start-ups; they have a special energy about them that I haven't found in other business environments -- especially as an accountant.
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