Monthly Archives: May 2016

Information and Resources from CompetencyWorks

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Educators in competency-based schools have raised an important issue –  how to cover grade-level standards while meeting kids where they are in their learning, particularly when a student’s performance is well below grade level. Chris Sturgis shares take-aways on this … Continue reading →

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Blended learning can help students take ownership of their learning

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Thomas Arnett is a researcher who focuses on the changing roles of teachers in blended learning environments and other innovative educational models. He also examines how teacher education and professional development are shifting to support the evolving needs of teachers … Continue reading →

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Does Mindfulness Actually Work in Schools?

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Scholars want to know whether the practice helps young kids of color succeed academically. A research team in Chicago has spent a year studying whether students who are taught to be in touch with their emotions do better academically. And … Continue reading →

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Portfolios hold new promise for schools

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Stan Freeda

New digital tools let teachers, students assess work more comprehensively The 3,000 students in rural Maine’s Regional School Unit 19 begin compiling electronic portfolios of their schoolwork in pre-K, when the district issues every child a Google account. In the … Continue reading →

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What are the candidates saying about education? Join the discussion May 26 to find out!

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Thursday, May 26, 2016, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC-5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) You’re invited to participate in a one of a kind ISTE sponsored Presidential Forum hosted by the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) on Thursday, May … Continue reading →

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Learning to Be Watched: Surrveillance Culture at School

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Schools now routinely direct children online to do their schoolwork, thereby exposing them to tracking of their online behavior and subsequent targeted marketing. This is part of the evolution of how marketing companies use digital marketing, ensuring that children and … Continue reading →

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More Districts are Shifting to Year-Round Classes to Boost Performance

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Stan Freeda

School leaders are increasingly adjusting their calendars, with more than 3,700 public schools operating year-round in 2011, according to a 2014 Congressional report. In addition, at least 30 states have schools operating on the alternative calendar. “It’s a viable way … Continue reading →

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Registration for the Summer 2016 Session of Courses is Open Now!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Summer 2016 Session Online Course Session Dates: July 6 – August 23 Register for courses early and save $10.00. Early Bird Special offer ends on June 21, 2016. This is OPEN NH’s 10th Anniversary! Our 40th Session of Courses. View … Continue reading →

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Have you considered Multi-Factor-Authentication?

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Stan Freeda

World Password Day was May 5 Betty White offers some great advice. Watch the video, It’s time for some #realtalk, at https://youtu.be/AJKGrEl_omA. Watch more of Betty’s advice on the World Password Day 2016 website at https://passwordday.org/  

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Incubating Innovation at Southern New Hampshire University

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Online education pioneer Southern New Hampshire U is launching an innovation lab to look for the ideas that will catapult the institution into the future. Many are familiar with the  Southern New Hampshire University story — how Paul LeBlanc, in … Continue reading →

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