Month: February 2023

Perch Parenting Platform
technology in education

Perch Parenting Platform

- by Mary Lebowitz

Perch is a new edtech platform that helps parents get their kids started on the right path to becoming productive adults. We believe the world would be a better place if everyone was given the opportunities they deserve. That’s why we are creating an online learning platform that helps you raise a well-rounded, responsible and successful child. Our free and easy-to-use tool gives you access to thousands of resources, including videos, articles and activities that teach your child how to think critically, learn independently and develop strong social skills. The best part is all this content is created by top experts in each field so you know it’s high quality and relevant to today’s world

Perch is a new edtech platform that helps parents get their kids started on the right path to becoming productive adults.

Perch is a new edtech platform that helps parents get their kids started on …

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A Hands-On Activity That Develops Interpretive Thinking
special education

A Hands-On Activity That Develops Interpretive Thinking

- by Mary Lebowitz

Interpretive thinking is an important skill that helps children develop critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities. While there are many ways to teach interpretive thinking, one of the most effective is through a hands-on activity. In this article, we’ll look at an activity that’s easy to implement in any classroom. We’ll explore its goals, how it can be used across grades and subjects, and what makes it so effective for developing interpretive thinking in students.

The Activity

The activity is a hands-on activity that can be used to develop interpretive thinking. It is also a game and a puzzle.

The participants are given cards with different symbols on them, as well as some blank cards to make their own symbols. The goal of this game is for each player to collect as many cards as possible without having any duplicate symbols in their hand at the end of play. Players take turns …

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Building A Hybrid Learning Program That Works
online education

Building A Hybrid Learning Program That Works

- by Mary Lebowitz

Hybrid learning programs have become more and more popular, but they’re not always easy to set up. Here’s what you need to know about hybrid learning programs and how they can help your students succeed.

What is hybrid learning?

Hybrid learning is a combination of online and face-to-face learning, which can be used for students from kindergarten through college. Because it combines both approaches, hybrid learning allows students to work at their own pace and gives them the flexibility to learn in different ways. It also provides teachers or trainers with more opportunities to interact with students in real time, allowing them to guide each learner toward success. Hybrid programs can be used for any subject or content area–from art history to zoology–and are particularly effective when combined with other types of online training (like MOOCs).

The benefits of a hybrid program

Hybrid programs can be more flexible than online …

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Seven Stem Education Opportunities Waiting For You
education reform

Seven Stem Education Opportunities Waiting For You

- by Mary Lebowitz

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It’s an acronym that describes career paths in these fields, and the world is in need of people who can participate in them. Because STEM careers are growing at a rate of 7% annually and there are many benefits to studying STEM, including better job prospects, higher salaries, and more flexibility in career choices. These programs include engineering, computer science and other related fields. In fact, most secondary schools offer at least one option for students who wish to pursue STEM courses.”

The National Science Foundation (NSF) defines STEM education as being “a set of knowledge, skills, and experiences designed to prepare students for success in the 21st century.”

STEM education is a set of knowledge, skills and experiences designed to prepare students for success in the 21st century. The National Science Foundation (NSF) defines STEM education as being “a set of …

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