technology

Workshop offers help in adapting to math standards

Texas Instruments is sponsoring a workshop, “Exploring Common Core Topics in Mathematics with TI-Nspire Technology,” June 16-18 in Frankfort. The workshop is designed for algebra, geometry and statistics teachers who need support in transitioning to state standards for mathematics. It addresses key topics across conceptual categories for mathematics and essential technology skills for the TI-Nspire handheld and TI-Nspire Teacher Software. [...]

By |2015-04-15T13:29:27-04:00April 16, 2015|

Workshops combine technology, literacy

Teachers can learn how to better integrate technology with literacy instruction at the Kentucky Writing Project Summer Tech Academies this summer. The three-day professional development workshops will allow teachers to learn about websites, apps and tools that will streamline management as well as engage students in ways to use technology that enhance literacy learning. The schedule of workshops: June 9-11, [...]

By |2015-04-08T16:14:36-04:00April 9, 2015|

Stock Market Game late spring session open

Registration is open for the late spring session of the Stock Market Game through April 18. Students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in the eight-week interactive, educational simulation and competition that teaches personal finance, economics, technology and team-building skills. Teachers use the program to enhance mathematics, social studies, economics, business and technology classes by reinforcing economic and investing [...]

By |2015-04-01T14:35:52-04:00April 2, 2015|

Videos on differentiating instruction available

Differentiating instruction can feel like a formidable task, and it’s easy to get into the habit of “teaching to the middle” — presenting material and using teaching methods suited to the majority of students rather than to each individual. However, with the right strategies and a little practice, differentiation doesn’t have to be all that difficult. CIITS and Edivation offer [...]

By |2014-11-18T17:32:56-05:00November 20, 2014|

Videos can help integrate technology into instruction

Technology moves fast, and it can be a challenge to keep up with the best practices for integrating the latest innovations into your classroom instruction. CIITS and Edivation offer a series of videos showing examples of teachers doing just that — using new technologies to engage and enlighten students in ways never before possible in the classroom. Follow the instructions [...]

By |2014-11-12T12:43:38-05:00November 13, 2014|

STEM challenge offers $1,000 grants

The Center for Science, Teaching, and Learning (CSTL) and Dow Chemical Co. present the Dow STEMtheGap Teacher Challenge, which offers the top 50 winners the opportunity to win a $1,000 educational grant for their classrooms. Teachers are invited to submit their ideas on how to improve STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. Entries will be judged by an independent [...]

By |2014-10-21T15:36:54-04:00October 23, 2014|
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