I’ve always enjoyed hearing Bill Gates give a lecture. Despite his being immensely successful in the technical world of software, he has a casual and down-to-earth style that’s engaging and easy to understand. I’ve also admired his passion for improving education globally through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In Continue Reading
Top 30 Blogs for Teachers of 2012
Teaching is one of the most demanding professions and with new standards being implemented every day, it becomes more and more stressful. Teacher burnout is at an all time high as schools facing budget cuts increase the workloads of teachers and expectations continue to grow. However, there is hope, and Continue Reading
Top 10 iPhone Apps for Teachers
Teachers need all of the educational tools and resources they can get their hands on as our society develops a greater appetite for information. Below you will find some of the most superb iPhone applications for educators on the market today. 1. FlashToPass Free Math Flash Cards This Continue Reading
Resource Guide for Teachers and Education Majors
Education is an ever changing field. Teachers must be adaptable and willing to change in order to stay relevant. It’s not just a matter of keeping on top of ever more regulations, but also figuring out how to stay relevant in a culture where every year students have adopted new Continue Reading
Top 10 Ipad Apps for Teachers
Access to smart phone apps and various digital applications has allowed today’s teachers to enhance their instruction and offer children a wider range of lessons from which to gain knowledge. There are a number of notable apps that all teachers should consider as helpful additions to their advanced curriculum tools. Continue Reading
Top 10 TED Talks on Education
Public education systems around the world have come under intense scrutiny due to uncertainty about the future of world economics. Loathe to repeat the mistakes of the past, innovative educators everywhere are pooling their knowledge and resources, and sharing their triumphs with the world. From astronaut Mae Jemison who insists Continue Reading
10 Greatest Novelists Who Started Their Careers as Teachers
Image Source They say that those who can, do, and those who can’t, teach. Yet these great novelists show that a teaching career is entirely compatible with success and critical acclaim. Each of these renowned and respected novelists started their career as teachers and, in some cases, even used their Continue Reading