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4 Ideas for Promoting Creativity Through Project Based Learning

2021-11-24T15:37:53+00:00

If you ask any educator who is a fan of the popular teaching strategy known as “project based learning”, they will tell you that their students learn best when engaging in the planning and execution of real-world and personally meaningful projects. The critical thinking skills and deep content knowledge involved in such projects instill not only a sense of ownership and independence, but also a level of creativity that students can struggle to find in more traditional settings. When students are invested in the entire process of completing a project, they are given the opportunity to flourish and create well beyond [...]

4 Ideas for Promoting Creativity Through Project Based Learning2021-11-24T15:37:53+00:00

How Technology Can Revolutionize Your Formative Assessments

2021-11-16T21:40:33+00:00

As educators, making and sticking to a well-designed plan can be the key to success in many endeavors. Each school year begins with a meticulously planned curriculum map, along with detailed lesson plans designed to engage students in meaningful instruction. However, effective teachers also acknowledge the value of constantly monitoring and evaluating the success of said well-designed plan, and pivoting where necessary. What works great for one group of students may not fit the particular needs of the next group. This is where formative assessments come in. By providing frequent, informal, and low-stakes opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency and knowledge, [...]

How Technology Can Revolutionize Your Formative Assessments2021-11-16T21:40:33+00:00

Content Creation 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Great Instructional Videos

2021-11-08T18:13:46+00:00

There’s no denying that high-quality video content is here to stay in the world of education. Even when many of today’s teachers were students in school themselves, their eyes widened with excitement the minute they saw the TV cart being wheeled into the classroom, now traded out for projectors and touch-screen boards. However, we’ve come a long way since the days of TV carts in terms of who is making that high-quality relevant content. Gone are the days of having to search the library or video store for the latest and greatest VHS tape. These days, there are no better content [...]

Content Creation 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Great Instructional Videos2021-11-08T18:13:46+00:00

Are You Missing the Final Piece of the Social Emotional Learning Puzzle?

2021-10-18T16:38:56+00:00

Social emotional learning is certainly not a new concept, but its importance has been made abundantly clear in recent years. Covid-19, and the many challenges brought with it, has fostered a new era where students are coming to school with a whole new set of needs, and educators are rising to the occasion to meet those needs as best they can. Social emotional learning can be a powerful tool for students and adults alike to explore and develop important soft skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, conflict resolution, responsible decision making, and more. But implementing a positive and impactful SEL curriculum [...]

Are You Missing the Final Piece of the Social Emotional Learning Puzzle?2021-10-18T16:38:56+00:00

3 Reasons Your Schools Need a Video-on-Demand Library

2021-10-12T22:00:15+00:00

It’s no secret that the use of video has become a key factor in overall educational success over the recent years. Whether it’s creating awesome instructional videos, documenting all the amazing things their students are doing, or sharing engaging video resources with one another, educators everywhere have truly become video experts. Why not take advantage of that expertise and create district-wide, school-wide, and even classroom-specific libraries of video content? Here’s three reasons your schools need a video-on-demand library: Community Outreach: Students, parents, administrators, and community members all benefit when everyone works together toward a common goal. Keep your community in the [...]

3 Reasons Your Schools Need a Video-on-Demand Library2021-10-12T22:00:15+00:00

Simplify Your School District’s Digital Signage (Without Breaking the Bank)

2021-10-06T14:55:01+00:00

With the rise in popularity of educational technology over the years, one often overlooked and underappreciated tool that has emerged is digital signage. TV screens have been placed in countless school hallways across the country, displaying important information and announcements for students and faculty to see throughout the day. The ability to quickly and seamlessly communicate things like the breakfast and lunch menus, bell schedules, announcements regarding after-school events, and even live weather reports has transformed how students, teachers, and administrators interact with their school environment. But with so many options on the market for digital signage solutions, how do you [...]

Simplify Your School District’s Digital Signage (Without Breaking the Bank)2021-10-06T14:55:01+00:00

HR Specialists! Do You Need to Increase Your Hiring Efficiency?

2021-09-29T13:46:36+00:00

Hiring top quality candidates who will add value to your organization takes a lot of time and effort. From the moment you begin your search, you are reminded of the many moving parts it takes to find the right person to fill the role. And there’s nothing more frustrating than getting all the way to the first interview with a candidate only to find out that the person behind the resume doesn’t always match up to our expectations. It can often feel like a waste of everyone’s time, leaving both you and the candidate headed back to the drawing board. What [...]

HR Specialists! Do You Need to Increase Your Hiring Efficiency?2021-09-29T13:46:36+00:00

How to Incorporate Video Into Your Fine Arts Program

2021-09-21T22:01:34+00:00

There’s no doubt that ed tech tools which focus on video as an instructional aid have been on the rise for years. Educators across grade levels and content areas have adapted to a fast-paced modern world by incorporating technology into their curriculum in meaningful and impactful ways. While it’s easy to see how certain departments such as career and technical education programs can find this new technology so useful, it’s not always so obvious how to best incorporate tech into other areas such as fine arts programs. Quantifying and modernizing creative pursuits such as music, dance, and visual arts presents a [...]

How to Incorporate Video Into Your Fine Arts Program2021-09-21T22:01:34+00:00

5 Instructional Tools That Engage Students in the Digital Age

2021-09-15T20:36:15+00:00

Being a teacher in the 21st century can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, there is a seemingly endless supply of technological tools at their disposal to make their jobs easier. On the other hand, students also have an endless supply of technology that at times can make the teachers’ jobs harder. When students are inundated with media day in and day out, it can be hard to compete for their attention and engage them in meaningful learning. Choosing the right instructional tools for the classroom can be the key to unlocking learning in the digital age. These five instructional [...]

5 Instructional Tools That Engage Students in the Digital Age2021-09-15T20:36:15+00:00

4 Simple Steps to Closed Captioning Success

2021-09-07T04:33:15+00:00

There are a lot of moving parts to keep track of when it comes to hosting videos on your school or district website. Between formatting the video correctly, choosing the right video hosting service, and even just embedding the right videos in the right places, it can get downright dizzying. One piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked is making sure the district remains ADA compliant with closed captioning standards. Did you know that if you put videos anywhere on a school or district website without closed captioning, you will immediately fail any compliance testing? Let MyVRSpot help you avoid [...]

4 Simple Steps to Closed Captioning Success2021-09-07T04:33:15+00:00
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