
Must-Have Apps for 2017 As an instructor for Eduspire, I teach the “iPads in Education” course. I’ve taught it 35 times already to teachers from all around the state. And, from the very beginning, I’ve been showcasing some apps that are still…

Must-Have Apps for 2017 As an instructor for Eduspire, I teach the “iPads in Education” course. I’ve taught it 35 times already to teachers from all around the state. And, from the very beginning, I’ve been showcasing some apps that are still…

The Evolving Display of Student Ability Connecting student assessment to student work in a relevant way continues to challenge many educators. Students today demonstrate an incredible capacity for thinking differently about projects, approaching their work creatively through the dozens of digital resources available…

Exclusively written for Eduspire by J’s Class Mobile Devices in the Classroom Mobile devices have proven several times over to be indispensable learning tools, offering students a myriad of easily accessible and interactive educational materials. Research in 2014 found that nearly 75% of students in…

Some Great Classroom Tips for the iOS 10 Update There are many new features in Apple’s iOS 10 update. Some, like the changes in Messages and the Photo apps, are fun and helpful. But some are also excellent changes for the classroom. Here I’m…

Today’s Students Learn Differently Much has changed across the education landscape over the past few decades. Although generational differences are apparent in many areas of life, the classroom may be the most obvious place. Time, technology, and societal influences have undoubtedly altered the way…

So Much to Do, So Little Time With the start of a new school year teachers are off and running, managing busy days with students, busy lives at home, busy weekends trying to “catch up” with all that needs to be tended to.…