The Benefits of Tech in Math Class
The following is a Guest Post from Mike Thimmesch, who writes for Upgradeable. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Long gone are the days when all that was required for math was an abacus and a pencil. These days, it’s all about graphing calculators, computer programs, and video games. And while some teachers may find it difficult to keep up [...]
Most Lucrative College Degrees – Do the Math!
A 24 July, 2009 article on cnnmoney.com paints a rosy picture for many college grads who can Do the Math. Math teachers – this might be some good motivational material to use at the start of school this year. Here’s some of the article’s info: NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Math majors don’t always get much [...]
No Child Left Behind and Global Competitiveness – a Video by Yong Zhao
The following is information from the Mobile Learning Institute, which has the byline, “Shaping the Future of Teachers and Students Through Mobile Technologies and 21st-Century Skills.” The Mobile Learning Institute’s film series “A 21st Century Education” profiles individuals who embrace and defend fresh approaches to learning and who confront the urgent social challenges that are [...]
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