iSign Alphabet and 33 More Great iPhone Apps for Kids
Parenting.com published a list of 30+ outstanding iPhone apps for kids, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curated by Anastasia Poland, Elizabeth Regalia and Jeana Lee Tahnk, this presentation of apps ranges from games and mazes to learning sign language and creating amphibian habitats. This list definitely has something for everyone! To preview these 34 apps, click here.
Aaron Sorkin’s Commencement Speech – Syracuse University
Aaron Sorkin, screenwriter of “The Social Network”, delivered the commencement address at Syracuse University on Sunday, May 13, 2012. Sorkin’s speech talked about the importance of tenacity, perseverance, taking ownership for one’s own success, and being a responsible global citizen. Sorkin says, “How you live matters. You’re going to fall down, but the world doesn’t read more…
The Importance of Cooperative Learning in Mathematics
On April 19, 2012, Elbert Chu of the New York Times published the article At Baruch High School, Math Takes the Prize. In this article, Elbert Chu describes an ideal math environment where students are engaged in meaningful learning that includes math projects and workshops. From examining which equations underlie the popular game Angry Birds read more…
President Obama Gives Barnard Commencement Address
President Obama delivered his commencement address before Barnard College graduates Monday afternoon, May 14, 2012. Obama emphasizes perseverance, leadership, curiosity, and hard work. In the President’s closing remarks, he says, “Remember that making your mark on the world is hard. It takes patience. It takes commitment. It comes with plenty of setbacks, and it comes with read more…
What Exactly is “Understanding”? And How Do We Assess It?
Terry Heick is interested in learning innovation in pursuit of increased social capacity. He is editor of Edudemic Magazine for iPad, Director of Curriculum at TeachThought, and a regular blogger for Edutopia. Click here to review the complete post on Edutopia. Assessing understanding might be the most complex task an educator or academic institution is tasked with. read more…
You Are More Than A Test Score
LeeLee Borzak is a first-year student at Barnard College in New York City and an intern at My Learning Springboard. She offers advice for high school seniors as they enter their last and final quarter of high school. In tenth grade, my class had a group meeting with my high school’s college guidance counselor about SATs, ACTs, and read more…
