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When we call someones bluff we often say, “Put your money where your mouth is”. Well, when it comes to arts education in pK-12 most governmental agencies just haven’t anted up. There are several arts initiatives and arts have even been added to
“And the award goes to…” then you hear your product and company name called. Your friends pat you on the back and your competitors look on with envy. You’ve won an award, now what do you do? In this episode of EdTableTalk we will discuss with o
By definition, school is a place for learning… or is it? The average child in the US spends a fair bit of their waking hours at school and does so from the age of 5-6 to 17-18. This sounds like more of a sentence than an opportunity to learn! A
The last thing any of us need is another thing to do so why would you pay to join an education industry organization that doesn’t immediately contribute to your bottom line? Our three guests, all industry leaders, will share with us the benefit
Even in the best organization budgeting can be a dark art. In pK-12 schools, however, the magic takes on a special character. Our guests will discuss the dynamics of school purchases at this time of the year. It used to be that educators could
A considerable amount of time has been spent by publishers on developing educational resources that address different learning styles, making sure that the needs of every child is met. Without pointing fingers, the core issue of ensuring that a
The US and Canada are two countries divided by much more than a common border. Despite what many in the US believe, Canada is not only a different country, it has very different education policies and traditions. Governance may seem similar to
Airs live on December 15th 2015 @ 11amPT / 2pmET!While many educators use teaching materials they find and adapt there is still an important role for thoughtful evaluation and review of resources, particularly those that will receive the bles
Open used to be simply the opposite of closed, however, in the digital age that is no longer exactly true. Many people think that when it comes to software and instructional materials, open means free. Well, it is not that simple as there are m
Our industry leader guests will explore what constitutes a book, the role of multiple media, challenges managing learning assets, and the impact of addressing the evolving needs of primary and secondary education on the strategy and tactics of
pK-12 schools are beginning to recover from a fiscal famine yet with very different tastes in the educational resources they plan to purchase. Now we have the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Math and ELA as well as the Next Generation Sci
An ‘e’ in front of any word changes our expectation of that item. eBooks exemplify that point… what makes an eBook a book and what makes it ‘e’lectronic? In pK-12 most learners have expectations of how they interact with these digital assets ba
In our first Play to Learn show we discussed if and how games are becoming an integral part of today’s school-based learning experiences. In this show, we will look at the role games can play in developing skills that might not otherwise be tau
Constraints need not lead to conformity. We all learn that no two snowflakes are alike and yet the properties that dictate how liquid water crystalizes are the same for each. The Common Core are a set of standards that leave room for considerab
Museums are no dinosaur! Museums and new Instructional Resources.We've all experienced the museum as a place to go as a member of an elementary class or on a stormy weekend day. In the internet age, museums have an audience far beyond those w
Play to Learn, Part I: When will educational games be mainstream instructional resources, or are they already?What is the role of play for humans? In our rather puritanical society is play a valid method to support learning or does it change
One of the significant promises of big data in education is to predict and prevent student failure. Of course we want to see learners succeed and data can help us with that as well, however, catching students before they get lost or even drop o
Re-forming Summative Assessments: Blurring the line between learning and testingWe will explore the following questions:What does a learning environment look like where learning and assessment are seamlessly integrated?What are the benefits
Where Art Thou?: Moving from STEM to STEAMSTEM is all the rage and rightly so. The skills our children need to learn regardless of their profession incorporate the skills that are taught in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics cl
NovemberMore than Just a Good Idea: Education Research Guide to Product DevelopmentIdeas abound for new teaching methodologies, and curriculum, and each claims to be innovative and effective. Governments throughout the world fund a wealth o
School is Where Your Brain is: The Home-School ConnectionHistorically, learning took place throughout all aspects of a child’s life. Maybe not traditionally, maybe it’s in the distant past with the advent of school, but many made an assump
 Active learning is hard to leave in the classroom… if compelling, learners recount and rethink what they learned long after the lesson ends. The Maker movement embraces a “hands on, minds on” approach that links the tactile nature of lear
When someone mentions standards in education most people assume they are referring to curriculum or instructional standard. Get ready to delve into the world of technical standards that serve as the foundation of our digital offerings. We’ll ta
Big Publishers: Can the Spanish Armada transform into the British Fleet?Can big publishers change enough to address how today’s students learn, educator’s teach, and shifting business models associated with both? In the US textbook market we
Privacy today looks very different than it did 20 years ago… and the drive toward more personalized instruction from students, parents, and educators challenges privacy even further. Is it possible to build barriers to thwart data thieves and s
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