Happy Black History Month — this February, we would like to shine a spotlight on black educators that left a lasting impact on their profession. These African American academics have earned their place in history, changing countless lives through their work and influencing culture for years to come. Although these figures are educators by vocation, […]
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Can Intelligence Change?
Can you change your intelligence? According to this article by the American Psychological Association, believing you can get smarter makes you smarter. We are often taught that intelligence is a static attribute — whether it be nature or nurture, some people are smarter than others. This phenomenon affects marginalized groups more than any other. Students […]
Technology in Today’s Classroom: Are You a Tech-Savvy Teacher?
Original Article Summary When most of today’s educators were in school, technology was not available like it is now. However, in today’s classroom, technology abounds and students are extremely tech-savvy. This has presented many challenges in the classroom and requires teachers to continuously learn and embrace new forms of instruction in order to enrich the […]
Video Learning May Be More Effective Than In-Person Lectures
Original Article Summary According to a recent study published in Review of Educational Research, video learning may be more effective than people think. The study looked at a sample of 7,776 students and found that, when students learned from a video instead of an in-person lecture, there was a slight increase in average grade. However, […]