Author: Matthew Lynch
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Rethinking Literacy in a Digital Age
For decades, literacy referred only to print text. In school, students were taught to read books and write essays. Students were considered literate when they could ... -
8 Must Have Gamification Apps, Tools, and Resources
Student engagement is tricky, but it’s also vitally important. When students are engaged in a lesson, they pay attention, ask questions, actively participate, and ultimately learn ... -
6 Must Have Apps, Tools, and Resources for Gifted Children
When you have 25 students in your classroom, it’s challenging to differentiate instruction for varying ability levels. As you work to help struggling students catch up, ... -
Pass or Fail: Mentoring Paired with Strong Teacher Qualifications
In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction ... -
Black Boys in Crisis: Was Johnathon Ogbu Right?
In this series, appropriately titled “Black Boys in Crisis,” I highlight the problems facing black boys in education today, as well as provide clear steps that ... -
The Lasting Impact of the Early Childhood Years
The early years of a child’s life are the most important as they lay the foundation for the remainder of their life. As a young child ... -
5 Tips to Discipline a Toddler
Attempting to discipline a toddler can be a difficult task. It can be difficult to know how much they truly understand and it is important to ... -
What is the Difference Between Problem, Project, and Challenge Based Learning?
With all the buzzwords in education, it can be difficult to keep certain concepts straight. Problem, project, and challenge-based learning are all popular methods that can ... -
7 Brain Training Apps and Tools
Every day, hundreds of thousands of people go to the gym. They go to exercise their muscles and get stronger. But many of these same people ... -
How Should School Districts Measure Ed Tech’s Return on Investment?
In education, ROI (Return On Investment) is a big deal. Resources are finite, and whenever they’re spent those holding the purse strings want to know if ...
