Posts on “ professional development ”

New to BrainPOP?  No problem!  This overview is the perfect way for newbies to learn their way around our sites.  Veteran users, don’t be turned off – you might learn a new trick or two as well. We’ll touch on the full range of our features and share best practices for getting the most out… Read the Rest»

As a proud sponsor of the STEM video game challenge, BrainPOP will be participating in PBS kids’ twitter party this Thursday night.  RSVP to join the party and chat about the learning theories behind game design with students and the unique opportunities to build STEM skills through participating in the STEM video game challenge.  Network and learn… Read the Rest»

We’ve Updated Our Research Resources! You know we’re always trying to make life a little easier for teachers. As part of that ongoing effort, we’ve redesigned the BrainPOP Research section, enhancing its offerings and making it even easier to navigate. Explore research and white papers relating to the integration and design of BrainPOP. There’s a science-based… Read the Rest»

Join us for Wednesday’s webinar at 4:30PM ET. At BrainPOP we’re committed to providing high quality games not only through GameUp but by supporting game design projects in multiple education settings. To that end, we welcome Shannon Sullivan, Vice President of World Wide Workshop, for this special webinar on the Workshop’s Globaloria game design curriculum… Read the Rest»

Dr. Kari Stubbs, Vice President of 21st Century Learning at BrainPOP, is in her first term as a corporate member of ISTE’s board. Looking for a way to get involved with ISTE? Consider volunteering or serving as a board member. Corporate members are represented on the ISTE Board by two representatives who serve a staggered… Read the Rest»

Wednesday January 4, 4:30 pm ET Happy New Subscription! Join Andrew Gardner, Manager of BrainPOP Educators, for an overview of everything BrainPOP.  Take a tour through our diverse content and the myriad support features that will help you get the most out of a BrainPOP subscription.  

iRespond and BrainPOP: The Answer You’re Looking For! Wednesday, December 21st 4:30 PM EDT Duration: 1 Hour Put technology right in your students’ hands and engage them on a new level. Our special guest Chris Haon – 3rd grade teacher at Murdock Elementary in Marietta, Georgia – shows you how to integrate the iRespond student… Read the Rest»

Updated Resource: Funding BrainPOP Did you know that BrainPOP’s resources align with a number of funding objectives that can support your initiatives?  In fact, we’ve just redesigned the Funding BrainPOP page, making it easier than ever for you to pinpoint the most applicable grant opportunities and then write impactful funding applications. We encourage you to visit… Read the Rest»

Wednesday, December 7th • 4:30 pm EDT • Duration: 1 hour Unsure of how to get started with your subscription?  We’re here to help! This webinar guides you through the full range of BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. features, showing you all kinds of ways to integrate them into your curriculum.  You’ll quickly see how our resources can help… Read the Rest»

National STEM Video Game Challenge With BrainPOP and Gamestar Mechanic Wednesday, November 16th 4:30 PM EDT Duration: 1 Hour From the National STEM Video Game Challenge to ed tech conferences around the country, you’ve heard about the impact of games in education. But what does that impact look like? How do you make them a… Read the Rest»