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Proper Headings & Graded Quizzes – New Developments!

October 13, 2009

How many times do you have to ask students to remember to put their names and dates on all of their work? We recently received a request to add fields for student names and dates on our typeable Activity Pages. Voila! Thanks to a fantastic production team, students now have the option of typing in… Read the Rest»

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Webinar Alert! Library Media Specialists

October 11, 2009

BrainPOP For Library Media Specialists This Wednesday, October 14, 2009 4:00 pm EDT Duration: 1 hour We love our librarians! We’re excited to share some ideas on how to use BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. for research and collaborative projects with whole groups, small groups, and individuals. We’ll highlight relevant topics BrainPOP covers, ways to collaborate… Read the Rest»

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Flu Season: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

October 9, 2009

Last spring, more than 700 schools in 25 states temporarily closed due to outbreaks of the H1N1 virus (swine flu). We’re all hoping for the best this flu season. But as schools prepare for the possibilities of illness-related absences and disruptions to studies, we’d like to help. We’re offering all schools two weeks of complimentary… Read the Rest»

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Swine Flu: Knowledge Is Power

October 7, 2009

We at BrainPOP have been doing our homework to make sure we’re as informed and up-to-date as possible on the latest science and recommendations from doctors and agencies like the Centers for Disease Control. And of course, we’re eager to share our findings with you and the children you teach, so that you can learn… Read the Rest»

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October Spotlights

October 7, 2009

Spotlight: Hispanic Heritage History, Cultures, and Leaders With topics from Christopher Columbus, Cesar Chavez, and Frida Kahlo to the Conquistadors, Maya Civilization, and the Mexican Revolution, BrainPOP’s Spotlight: Hispanic Heritage is the perfect resource for Hispanic Heritage Month, which winds down October 15th. BrainPOP Jr. topics include Mexico and Columbus Day. Share your creative Hispanic… Read the Rest»

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New Student-Made, BrainPOP-Inspired Videos

October 4, 2009

We’re so excited! Through some BrainPOP Educators networking and inspiration, we’ve got another school that took on creating their own movies, thanks to the creative and talented collaboration between Erin Waggoner, a District Technology Integration Specialist, and teacher, PJ Burns, from Jessamine County Schools in Nicholasville, Kentucky.  Erin was kind enough to be a guest… Read the Rest»

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New at BrainPOP ESL

October 2, 2009

Today marks another roll out of a new lesson at BrainPOP ESL. We’ve been up and running for a few weeks, and have received a very positive response. At brainpopesl.com, we’ll continue to highlight new movies, games and quizzes, so be sure to look often.  Your feedback is valuable — let us know what you… Read the Rest»