Recognizing Extraordinary Teachers
It’s not easy being a teacher, but they are vital to our society at large. We should really thank our teachers every day, but, in case you forget, you can take advantage of Teacher Appreciation Week coming up May 4 – 10. To honor the occasion, btw would like to highlight the notable accomplishments of […]
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Team USA! (How Did We Do?) Now that btw has brought you stories of the preparation, and the economics surrounding the Sochi Olympics, we thought we’d finally focus on the athletes and the games. The last winter Olympics (2010 held in Vancouver, Canada) was the first time since 1932 that the United States won the […]
Flipping Out in the Classroom
Education has always been a hot topic, especially when the discussion is focused on new learning methods. The Flipped Classroom is the latest concept to get a lot of attention. This learning model switches (or “flips”) classroom learning and homework. In the traditional model, a teacher lectures in the front of the class or talks […]
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U.S. and Japan Partner on Security Last month, Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met with their Japanese counterparts, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera. Together these leaders worked out ways to align on security measures that better protect both countries against threats from North Korea and […]
Constitution Week Resources
There are lots of teaching resources out there that provide ways to teach the meaning and structure of the Constitution. Here are some informative and fun resources that you can consider. McGraw-Hill networks digital assets McGraw-Hill Education’s Networks digital learning system offers a variety of digital assets that provide information about the structure and functioning […]
Who’s Ready for an All-Digital Classroom?
As students all over the country head back to school this month, educators are busy finding new ways to engage them in relevant and meaningful ways. For many, this means integrating technology that students already use every day outside of school–such as social media, video conferencing, and e-readers–into the classroom’s curriculum. But transitioning these devices […]
It’s Your Turn: Understanding Game-Based Learning
Rhea checks the cargo hold of her sailing ship. Everything has been loaded exactly as she directed. Grain from nearby farms bulge from linen sacks. Coal, iron ore, and stone are loaded into neatly stacked crates. These goods will fetch a high price at the market town two islands to the west. Rhea is eager […]