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Op-Ed: Why the Traditional Low-Tech Classroom Isn’t Enough Anymore

Op-Ed: Why the Traditional Low-Tech Classroom Isn’t Enough Anymore

Opinion, Recommendations, Technology December 22, 2014 at 8:30 am

When you see buzz about education technology – like our recent feature on President Obama’s ConnectED Initiative – do you find yourself wondering why it matters? Do students really need laptops or tablets? And are agenda apps and digital textbooks really necessary? If you feel this way, you’re certainly not aloneRead More

Op-Ed: Why “Big Hero 6” is the Movie Your Family Should See This Weekend

Op-Ed: Why “Big Hero 6” is the Movie Your Family Should See This Weekend

Disclaimer: the views expressed in Thesis Magazine opinion pieces are those of the author and should not be seen to represent the publication as a whole. You may be wondering how movie recommendations have anything to do with education, which is, after all, the subject of this publication. And certainly,Read More

Psych Prof’s Suggestions on Managing ADHD in the Classroom

Psych Prof’s Suggestions on Managing ADHD in the Classroom

Opinion, Recommendations November 2, 2014 at 4:47 pm

ADHD poses a significant challenge for today’s students and educators. It is one of the most widespread sources of academic difficulty in the US – 11% of American children between the ages of 4 and 17 will be diagnosed with ADHD. Students living with the disorder find it difficult toRead More