There are many designs for learning activities. Some are fairly common, such as labs, studios, and group problem-solving. Others might include complex tasks or specialized materials. You may want to ...

Most Americans feel they are lifelong learners, whether that means gathering knowledge for “do it yourself” projects, reading up on a personal interest or improving their job skills. For the most part ...

Part 17 of MindShift's Guide to Games and Learning Many teachers are excited about trying games in the classroom but don’t know where to begin. The landscape of learning games is vast and confusing-- ...

This chapter considers the use of simulations and games for science learning in the context of formal education. After describing the variety of contexts in which individuals interact with simulations ...

Part 19 of MindShift's Guide to Games and Learning By now, you've probably read enough to be convinced that it's worth trying games in your classroom. You understand that games are not meant to be ...

With free tools from Scholastic, the Smithsonian, Audible, and more, your children can visit a museum, participate in a dance-off, or even cook you dinner. Here are some of the best free online ...

Activities are the experiences that allow students to achieve learning outcomes. These may consist of readings, lectures, group work, labs or projects to name a few. While situations and learning ...

These teaching techniques are designed to pique students’ emotions and lodge key lessons more firmly in their memories A problematic trend I notice when conversing with students is how many of them ...

Whether your child's semester will start online, in person or at home, these free and discounted educational materials can keep the learning going. To keep learning (and to save you from yet another ...

When schools abruptly shifted to online learning in March of 2020, a flurry of announcements about free digital learning resources followed. Gradually, schools returned to hybrid learning and, now, ...