GettingSmart.com GUEST COLUMN | by Sheldon Soper: Students who participate in high-quality project-based learning develop skills, processes and products that are an ideal match for the demands of the 21st-century,…
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When schoolwork starts to slip, stress levels tend to rise for both teens and their parents. In the upper grades, academic progress can have a direct impact on things like job prospects and getting into college. This can make discussing disappointing grades with a teen even more stressful.
HowToLearn.com GUEST COLUMN | by Sheldon Soper There has been plenty of pushback against the claims that learning styles are a sure bet when it comes to facilitating student understanding.…
Prevent technology gaps from creating achievement gaps. EdTech Digest GUEST COLUMN | by Sheldon Soper Technology-driven classroom workflows need analog components to ensure students without reliable access to technology outside…
If you are a teacher or a parent looking to break through a teenager’s screen addiction, nothing is more important than avoiding device hypocrisy yourself.
Technology is everywhere. Digital communication (and the reliance on the devices that go with it) has become a crucial part of the professional and personal lives of most adults. Teenagers see this and are quick to use it to justify their own compulsions to constantly stay logged into their own digital lives.