In elementary school about as many girls as boys have positive attitudes toward science. A recent study of fourth graders showed that 66% of girls and 68% of boys reported liking science.
However, by second grade, when students (both boys and girls) are asked to draw a scientist, most portray a white male in a [...]

Teacher Feature: October 007
 
Meet our guest teacher, Jody Yoxthimer and listen to learn how she utilizes the principles of Universal Design for Learning in her high school science classroom. Jody also speaks about the power of Interactive Whiteboards and Collaboration.
Jody is available to answer questions through the comments feature of this blog (Leave a [...]

If you are a first-year teacher, new to an assignment or district, please share your experiences here.
Administrators, please also share how you support and assist your new teachers. They are a valuable asset.
Here at The Center, we disuss sustaining practices during the World Café in our Courage to Teach book study. [...]

This is a jpg image of a simple Kidspiration activity. English Language Learners used Kidspiration as a part of a lesson to learn and practice using the computer, specifically the mouse.
Kidspiration speaks the associated captions and text, even when the captions are turned off during the lesson. The students used the “speak” tool in [...]

These wonderful checklists were created through an innovative project and generously hosted by our good friends in the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University.

Interactive whiteboards are another tool that help provide increased access to learning for ALL students. Not only are these amazing tools demonstrating themselves to be of benefit for increased student motivation and engagement, they often serve as a impetus for teacher learning!