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GameUp: Teaching Civics Through Games Wednesday, August 31, 2011 4:30 PM EST Duration: 1 Hour Are you struggling to find a way to teach students how to engage with their communities and with the government responsibly? Through GameUp, we’re proud to feature games by iCivics that do just that. Through games like Branches of Power and Argument… Read the Rest»

About a month ago, we announced the SIGML 2011 Mobile Learning Video Contest. If you’re already in summer mode and one month is a distant memory, this is a gentle reminder. The video submission deadline is long gone, but you still have time to cast your vote for the top 3 video entries! Voting is… Read the Rest»

Hi, BrainPOPpers! My name is Angela Watson, and I’m the Educational Editor for BrainPOP Jr. Part of my role is to oversee the development of lesson plans on BrainPOP Educators. Are you already humming the tune of School’s Out ? We’re excited to share a new summer and beyond opportunity for BrainPOP Educators. Starting in… Read the Rest»

What do you get when you combine creativity, good humor, and an interest in educational technology? The beginnings of a great comic strip or cartoon for the ISTE Daily Leader! ISTE welcomes all kids and adults to submit a comic or cartoon for possible showcasing in their newspaper of record during the annual ISTE conference in… Read the Rest»

ISTE’s Special Interest Group for Mobile Learning is pleased to announce a Video Contest on Mobile Learning! Here’s the scoop: Who:The contest is open to ISTE SIGML members. If you are an ISTE member but not a SIGML member, it is easy to join. Log on at www.iste.org, click “Connect” (top left), and then choose… Read the Rest»

We are thrilled to announce our Earth Awareness lesson plan contest winners! We hope you will check out these dynamic lesson plans and try them out with your students! A special thanks to all of our BrainPOP Educators, from Florida to Hawaii, who submitted a lesson plan highlighting BrainPOP and IMAX’s educator resources. For BrainPOP Jr. 1st place: “The… Read the Rest»

Kate Ryder, a 5th year elementary school teacher, is one of five winners in the Mobile Learning Experience Contest. Join us in congratulating Kate as she shares her vision for mobile learning, “My own love of learning, A-Ha moments, and FUN are promoted by my favorite mobile devices. I, myself, have experienced a positive impact professionally and personally… Read the Rest»

Join us in congratulating, Mary Bade, as one of the five winners in the Mobile Learning Experience Contest.  Mary is a a former 5th grade teacher and current Teacher Technology Facilitator at Los Ranchitos Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona. She started teaching for the Department of Defense Schools in Italy in 2006 and moved to Tucson in 2008…. Read the Rest»

Karen Bosch teaches K – 8 technology and K – 5 art at Southfield Christian School in Southfield, Michigan.  She is one of five winners in the Mobile Learning Experience Contest and a 2007 Apple Distinguished Educator. Join us in giving Karen kudos, as she shares her vision of  how mobile devices positively impact student learning! Fostering Creative APP-titutes in… Read the Rest»

Terri Eichholz  was one of five winners in the Mobile Learning Experience Contest. She has been teaching for twenty years and currently works at Fox Run Elementary in San Antonio, TX as a Gifted and Talented teacher.  The enthusiasm of her students and the support of her administration inspires her to eagerly embrace mobile technologies.  Join us in… Read the Rest»