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Teachers can have some fun on April Fool's Dayhttp://edudemic.com/2012/03/5-april-fools-day-pranks-teachers-can-play/

5 April Fools' Day Pranks Teachers Can Play - Edudemic It's just about April Fools' Day and that means many teachers will be treated to a few pranks that either 1) upset you or 2) make you laugh. Either way, April 1st is a Sunday which means these pranks could happen either Friday or Monday. So be on the lookout! But what if you, as a teacher, want to f...

Find out if your state made the grade for Digital Learning.

2012 Digital Learning Report Card | Digital Learning Now Digital Learning Now!’s second annual report card measures state policies on digital learning based on their alignment to the 10 Elements of High-Quality Digital Learning. In addition to the interactive map below, you can read the full text of the 2012 Digital Learning Report Card here. Selecting a…

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Take this fun St. Patrick's day

Funschool - St Patricks Day - Trivia Quiz How much do you really know about St Patricks Day? Take our free online trivia quiz and find out! Fun for kids, parents and teachers.

We are celebrating Einstein's birthday with some Pi :)

The World Education Games start today! Let the learning begin.

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Cell phones in the classroom? Yes, as a learning tool.

Finally! Research-based proof that students use cell phones for LEARNING The research supports the fact that mobile technology can inspire and engage students by letting them lead their learning

Happy Chocolate Mint Day! Any reason to enjoy some chocolaty goodness is fine by us.

National Chocolate Mint Day at Holiday Insights Chocolate Mint Day celebrates anything and everything that is chocolate mint flavored.

We know the value of social media, but not all social media is created for student use.

Twitter's Vine App Raises Questions About Social Media Age Restrictions : NPR Twitter's Vine video app is just 2 weeks old, but it's already been updated to add a 17+ rating. However, any user can just click "OK" to get around the age limit. Internet safety advocates say social media sites aren't doing enough to protect younger users from inappropriate material.

Election Day

Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour at 2:00am on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.

Schools are teaching digital literacy to prepare our students for a future in the digital world, but what happens when they are plugged in at home? How can you get parents on board to support student "netiquette"?

What Role Do Parents Play in Digital Literacy? | eGenio Education Solutions A growing portion of our personal and professional lives are taking place in a digital world, leaving behind digital footprints. With 93% of kids 12-17 online¹, it’s more important than ever to educate our students on digital literacy and the responsible use of technology.

This feature video from Education Nation highlights an Arizona charter school that takes a blended approach to learning with students spending 2/3 of their time on computers. It's been successful so far, what do you think of their learning model?

School preps kids for life beyond the classroom Video on msnbc.com: A public charter school in Arizona is taking a new, computer-based approach to teaching its students. NBC’s Rehema Ellis reports.