Did you know that many of the very first government departments, established by our first President, George Washington, remain in place today? On April 10, 1790, just under a year after his inauguration, President Washington signed a bill placing the foundation for our current patent system. This law, for the first time, gave the rights … read more »
“Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy.” Barack Obama In 1994, Congress passed a joint resolution designating November 1 as Family Literacy Day. This day kicks off Family Literacy Month and emphasizes the importance of reading and learning together as a family. It’s vital to emphasize to students and families of all … read more »
In part one of this blog post, we introduced you to iThrive Sim and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas. iThrive Sim provides several interactive educational simulations tailored for secondary students that focus on civics and … read more »
iThrive Sim offers interactive educational simulations designed to engage secondary students in civics and social-emotional learning. These role-playing experiences place students in realistic scenarios, and each outcome is based on the choices the players make throughout the game. Some of the simulations can be completed independently, while others are designed for cooperative learning groups. The simulations … read more »
In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Kialo Edu. We discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Kialo Edu in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas. Kialo Edu is an online platform for educational use designed to facilitate structured … read more »