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Blended Learning is a 21st century educational strategy that can make a huge difference in classrooms from Elementary to High School. Blended Learning allows teachers to bring together the best of both worlds - online learning and the traditional classroom - to make a difference for students. Check out our…
There are five basic learning styles that we utilize - each as unique as the people who use them to learn and communicate with others. Understanding and implementing these types of learning styles can be beneficial to early childhood development, and foster educational and creative prowess. And, as we never…
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…
Previously on EdTalk, we presented to you the fundamentals of Project Based Learning (PBL). Now that you know the elements of PBL and how it can transform your classroom, it’s time to present you with ideas! PBL is often considered a more effective learning vehicle for students than traditional lecture,…
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…
We are so excited to officially announce the arrival of Converge LMS 3.0! After spending the summer months collaborating with educators and putting feedback into action, Converge 3.0 launched for customers at the end of July. With Converge 3.0 comes enhanced communication, expanded submission options, and even more ways to…
Bloom’s Taxonomy, the learning hierarchy that consists of understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating, has hit classrooms by storm over the past few decades, many of which are focused on school turn-around. As much as it streamlined my lesson planning because I could easily determine the rigor of the lesson, it also…
Open Educational Resources, or OER, are defined as materials offered freely and openly for educators, students, and self-learners to use and reuse for teaching, learning, and research. OER includes content, software tools, and implementation resources. The worldwide OER movement is based on the fundamental human right to pursue a high-quality…
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