Archive for the ‘Science Education News’ Category

What is the impact of technology in the classroom?

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

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The 21st Century Classroom

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Do you remember when computers first showed up in the classroom?  Have you used an interactive whiteboard?  What impact will smart phones have on the classroom experience?

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Herff Jones has made available a free whitepaper on how technology impacts how students learn.  Click here to access the paper from the Herff Jones website.

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Robots, Solar Cars and Rockets – Oh My!

Friday, November 12th, 2010

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Congratulations White House Science Fair winners!

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Students from across the country visited the White House recently to show off their science fair projects.  The White House Science Fair is part of President Obama’s Educate to Innovate program, and he spoke to the students about the role of science and innovation in American History.  Congratulations to the winners!  Read about their visit on the Department of Education blog here and watch a behind the scenes video here.

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A Study on Study Habits

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Parents, Teachers, Students – Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits!

If you missed the  New York Times article from earlier this month about simple tips for effective studying, you can check it out here.