Brains On!, the science podcast for kids ages 6-10 from American Public Media, is kicking off the summer with a Car and Road trip series which begins this Friday, June 10. Brains On! episodes provide variety: each program mixes science facts, expert interviews, experts interviewed by kids, funny skits, guessing games, and original songs. On June 9, 16, 20, 23 and 30, the car … [Read more...] about Brains On! Kicks Off Summer Car Series With Special Guest Ray Magliozzi
Kahoot Celebrates 50 Million Users!
Today, Kahoot, the global game-based learning platform, announced it has reached 50 million monthly active users. Here are some highlights from the announcement: The company has reached 50 million monthly active Kahoot'ers, growing at a rate of 70% over the same time last year Out of the 50 million users, over 30 million are in the United States alone The global … [Read more...] about Kahoot Celebrates 50 Million Users!
An Educational Gaming App For Food Allergies
Allergy Reality is a fun and interactive gaming app teaching kids and adults about food specific allergies, intolerances and more. Allergy Reality covers five main food allergies; gluten, dairy, soy, nuts and eggs. Players immediately get immersed in real life situations where they open up a fridge and pantry and choose delicious safe foods. Also learning brand recognition … [Read more...] about An Educational Gaming App For Food Allergies
Teaching with Primary Sources Teacher Institutes
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