Quail chicks offer lessons in math, science  | | (artpritsadee/artpritsadee/NewsCred) | Some students at an elementary school in Alaska learned math, science and reading by caring for several dozen quail eggs. Students learned math by counting how many eggs they began with and how many hatched. They learned language skills by describing the eggs and chicks and honed their science work by studying the chicks' behavior. "Being able to watch the chicks' behavior is not something you can read in a book," teacher Kris Dorsey said. Juneau Empire (Alaska) (5/25)
Technology integrators guide use of digital tools in N.H. district  | | (dolgachov/dolgachov/NewsCred) | A New Hampshire school district is using technology integrators across schools to help facilitate adoption of new digital tools. These staff members identify online learning tools and teach educators how to incorporate them, among other tasks. "It is a very powerful connection when you are able to bring classroom teachers who have that experience in curriculum development with someone who has that experience in technology and an understanding of how students learn," principal Tom Sica said. Concord Monitor (N.H.) (5/25)
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 | 5 year-end lessons to help students reflect on their learning In this blog post, former educator Lily Jones shares five ideas for year-end reflective lessons offered by several teachers. Suggestions include having students write their learning achievements on a classroom "graffiti" wall or writing tips for next year's students taking the course. "As more and more milestones get crossed off your list, you may be left wondering how to wrap up the school year," she writes. Teaching Channel/Tchers' Voice blog (5/23) Other News | How common core is changing writing in one Fla. school The implementation of the Common Core State Standards has led some teachers in an elementary school in Florida to focus more on evidence-based writing -- even in early grades. Educators say this type of writing reflects what students will encounter when they leave school for college or work. Still, some teachers say they are making time for lessons in creative writing, but note that more guidance on implementing the common core writing standards is needed. The Hechinger Report (5/27) | E-Rate program to shift funding away from analog Internet The Federal Communications Commission is shifting its E-Rate program to provide more funding for broadband Internet, a change that could cause problems for schools that still rely on older technologies, such as analog Internet connections. "You can't come up with a one-size-fits-all solution to this problem," said John Harrington, CEO of E-Rate consulting firm Funds for Learning. "Let the schools make their own priorities, and I guarantee you that you'll get more bang for your buck, because the dollars will be focused where they're needed the most in each district." EdTech magazine online (5/22) |  | The Premier Singapore Math Conference: Singapore and Much More!
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