Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportunity for a group of K-12 educators to attend one of its five teacher institutes in Washington, D.C. During the five-day program, participants work with Library education specialists and subject-matter experts to learn effective practices for using primary sources in the classroom, while exploring some of the millions of … [Read more...] about Teaching with Primary Sources Teacher Institutes
New Content Added to Discovery Education’s Streaming Plus and Techbook Services
Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced today the addition of a variety of new digital assets to its award-winning Discovery Education Streaming Plus and Techbook™ services. This new content further empowers educators to create dynamic digital learning environments that help students build the … [Read more...] about New Content Added to Discovery Education’s Streaming Plus and Techbook Services
ISTE Names Richard Culatta New CEO
Earlier this week The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Board of Directors has named Richard Culatta as its CEO. Culatta is the former director of the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education and currently serves as chief innovation officer for the state of Rhode Island. He has devoted his entire professional life to education, … [Read more...] about ISTE Names Richard Culatta New CEO
Discovery Education Offers Free PD for Principals and Vice-Principals
Discovery Education invites Principals and Vice-Principals across North America to participate in one of nine Regional Principal Summits being held in the United States and Canada this year. A series of free, full-day professional development events, Discovery Education’s Regional Principal Summits will introduce attendees to a host of new strategies for using technology to … [Read more...] about Discovery Education Offers Free PD for Principals and Vice-Principals
Dragon Hunters Trilogy Comes to Life With Augmented Reality
In The Dragon Hunters, a dragon swoops out of the sky and dog-naps Flynn and Paddy’s beloved lab, Coco. The brothers know it’s up to them to bring her home, so they pack their bags and set off on an epic adventure. The AR Reads app enhances the magic of the Dragon Brothers trilogy, but at its heart, the series is a highly engaging and entertaining story that kids and parents … [Read more...] about Dragon Hunters Trilogy Comes to Life With Augmented Reality