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Every book has the unique opportunity to take its reader on a fantastic voyage, bringing them into a world they have never seen before. This opportunity can also allow books to take readers into subjects and places that some parents and teachers might prefer to avoid. Unfortunately, if that book is censored or banned, a student’s opportunity to learn important lessons from that book is cut short.

Plenty of literary classics have found themselves banned from schools and libraries, despite their proven worthiness as a significant educational piece of literature. I like Alfred Whitney Griswold’s take on the topic: “Books won't stay banned. They won't burn. Ideas won't go to jail. In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost. The only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas.”

Innovations such as the iPad can encourage active, student-led learning.

Finding simple, creative ways to get kids moving helps their bodies and their minds.

A message from WeAreTeachers to all those that participated in the Morgan’s Wonderland Program:

Explore the universe with digital tools without leaving your classroom

A study of the human body can include different types of activities including active games, art, writing, and scientific investigations.

Service learning is an essential component of modern education—schools have a unique opportunity to help students understand that they are capable of changing their communities and the world.

Increased awareness of autism combined with a rising number of people identified on the autism spectrum has brought attention to the benefits and challenges of mainstream education of students with autism.

What if you could find a unit of lessons about the Titanic that were already worked into different subject areas, teaching important history, math, science, and even P.E. lessons? 

How can we help students relate the topics they are studying to the real world in innovative and engaging ways?

Check out all the great ideas for your classroom during the month of April!

Using 3D Technology in education has been proven to engage more neurons resulting in higher student retention.

How can administrators and teachers most effectively and efficiently integrate technology into our schools to serve the ICT requirements of today's students?

I am a second grade teacher who was looking for a great children's book to teach all seven continents!!

I am writing to share about Amy's Travels...

Growing popularity of MBA and success of internet and communication technology has led to a rise in online study programmes. Colleges offering online MBA degrees are gaining momentum. Traditionally, MBA could be pursued by those who could dedicate 2 full years for study. But with online MBA programs, students can study at their own place. Targeted mainly towards working people, one can choose to study online in a way that fits their busy schedule. You can now work, go on holiday, have other commitments without worrying of missing lectures or assignments.

Online MBA courses facilitate course-work, lectures, group projects and assignments via internet communication, word processing and spreadsheet software. Though they may not give you the experience of actual classroom, study content and exercises are the same. Students who pursue online MBA degree receive lectures on video and slides which can be downloaded. So they can revise and study lectures over and over. Group discussions are also arranged in such a way that faculty and students from different locations can participate. Interaction takes place online by Podcasts, live satellite feeds and discussion boards. Students read, study and submit assignments when they are ready. Some B-schools offer online MBA programs that include on-campus attendance during the beginning and end of the semesters.   

Lot of options and choices are now available while choosing a B-school for online MBA degree, both Indian and International. In India, classes are held at dedicated centres all over the country. A few hours of a week or couple of days in a term, students may be required to attend classes. Free online entrance tests, mock tests, practice sets, test analysis are also available for such a course.

Who should pursue online MBA program?

• Programs like these are mostly designed for working professionals. This study is used by them as an added qualification for promotion and higher post.
• A technical background professional can benefit through online MBA degree to get into managerial/executive position at his workplace.
• Online MBA program may not place a fresh student in a job.
• Not just time, but it offers flexibility in terms of money also. Fees are less as compared to a full time course.

Tips to follow while choosing online MBA program:

• Quality of the MBA course matters a lot. Even the quality of the faculty is important.
• Find out if the course has accredition from reputed institute or university.    
• Check for international credibility of the course
• Learn about the methods of  delivering/receiving the study materials and contents
• Some courses require your presence for a few hours or days. Check your availability
• Even though the study is like a full time MBA, online program misses the actual classroom environment.
• Get interaction with not only the faculty but other students as well. You should be able to participate in forums and discussions.
• Figure out the technology that particular B-school uses for delivering and receiving study material and assignments.  Some B-schools will ask you to install certain software programs it uses for its course.

The concept of online MBA course is a new trend of study. Though the industry debates on its pros and cons; online program benefits those who want flexibility of time and money and yet have better career prospects.

The more AWARENESS and EDUCATION a student has on a particular subject (such as drug awareness) the less likely they are to abuse it. 

You are invited to join us for the upcoming Walden Forum: “Words Hurt: Understanding and Coping with the Bully and the Bullied” on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 7-8 p.m. Eastern time.

What do you think: Will ebooks be your new normal?

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How do you manage multiple student devices in a classroom?

Introducing the "Pangea Choir Project", the first ever educationally based Virtual Choir for secondary-age students!  Even if you are not a music teacher, you will want your students to know about this!

This really works!  This kind of kid has never heard anyone say this and needs to hear these words.

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