Blended learning utilizes your virtual learning environment to create a blend of traditional, in person teaching methods and online learning through videos, slide decks, and more. The idea behind blended learning is that teachers are able to utilize more of their face time with students to actually coach and question…
Our Elusive Memory A student is reading an assigned chapter from their Language Arts class as preparation for the next day’s lesson on adjectives. The student reads the content, eats dinner, watches some television with the family, brushes their teeth, and then goes to bed. The next day, while on…
A Learning Management System is easily defined by breaking down the term. An LMS is simply a system that allows instructors to manage student learning. What differentiates one LMS from another is only a matter of how well they do this. Converge LMS is a learning management system that…
Technology has completely transformed the way we see and communicate with one another. It has taken a very big world and turned it into a very accessible world where we can experience one another’s culture with the click of a button. One of the many concepts that has suffered a…
Change is hard. We create routines and habits that naturally resist change. We shop at the same grocery store, buy the same brand of clothes, and eat the same meals. We can be especially hesitant to make changes in our instructional routines. As we gaze over the ever-evolving educational landscape,…
The power of G Suite (and especially G Suite for Education) is undeniable. This versatile cloud-based platform is full of easy-to-use document creation tools, organizational resources, and a myriad of ways to support the Four Cs. The Google team is highly dedicated to its educational offerings, so it’s no surprise…
How do you prepare students for success? Many factors exist within the academic ecosystem that influence how our students learn and grow. One of them is making sure they have access to the right course materials at the right time, and delivered through the right platforms. School leaders recognize this…
Ever find yourself wishing for a few extra minutes or even hours in your day? Looking for the proverbial easy button? If you’re a Chrome user, Chrome extensions may hold the key to unleashing a new era of efficiency and workflow joy. Found in the Chrome Web Store, extensions are small…