Translating the Physics Model Science Curriculum Framework into Local Curriculum

In this workshop, educators will work collaboratively to understand the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and its usage in science curricular frameworks. Registration For more details on registration, use the link below Registration Link The conference dates: May 26, 2016 … Continue reading

Translating Middle School Earth&Space Sciences Model Sci Curriculum Framework into Local Curriculum

In this workshop, educators will work collaboratively to understand the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and its usage in science curricular frameworks. Registration For more details on registration, use the link below Registration Link The conference dates: May 13, 2016 … Continue reading

Technology Tools Available to Help Elementary and Middle School Students Write Better Essays and Stories – by Julie Lyons

It’s easy for a teacher to become overwhelmed by grading, and when it comes to grading students’ writing pieces, the ask can become even more onerous. As most teachers know, specific timely feedback in student writing is a highly effective way to improve a student’s writing skills. However, with so many subjects to plan for and teach (at the elementary level), and so many students’ writing pieces to grade (at the middle school level), how can a teacher “do it all”?

Luckily, there are many technological aids that can assist teachers who are looking for ways to improve their students’ writing, whether that writing is an essay, story, or merely building the grammatical skills to revise and edit writing pieces.
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Below is a description of several technology tools that are available now for students and teachers… Continue reading