 | | | Head of the Class |  | | |  |  |  | Discover the Top 8 Mistakes in Implementing Online Credit Recovery.
About 6,000 students drop out of school daily. With early intervention these numbers can be curbed – if implemented correctly. Download this guide on implementing online credit recovery and learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls. |
 | | | eLearning | | | |  | - Teaching technology as an art form
 Computer programming should be taught more like art and writing, Skillshare technology teacher Avi Flombaum says in this interview. He notes programming is more art than science and offers ideas on how to teach programming to students. "I connect it to other things that people understand like legos, or I try to make it as abstract and philosophical as possible -- as opposed to the mechanics of the language," he said. The Huffington Post (8/24)       - High school blends virtual, face-to-face instruction
Students enrolled at a California high school are using the flexibility of online instruction to earn their degrees. Some students at the school, which blends virtual and face-to-face instruction, already are in the workplace or have needs not met by a traditional high-school environment, they say. One student says he chose to enroll at the new online high school because he was struggling in traditional school, where his friends were a distraction for him. San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (free registration) (8/27) |  | Cloud, mobile and social platforms have permanently changed the process of application design. Today, organizations need to develop them more quickly, and for more devices. To learn about Application Deployment solutions designed to help you meet these goals while improving performance, visit the IBM® Business Agility website. |
  | | | Systems Management | | | |  | |  | Travel Abroad With Your Students
If you've ever considered leading a group of students overseas, download 5 Steps to Planning an Educational Tour. This free guide offers teachers the tools and knowledge to start organizing an unforgettable journey abroad as well as tips for selecting a tour style and obtaining school board approval. Get your free guide today. |
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What are 8 keys to schoolwide math success? Small Steps, Big Changes helps you and your staff set goals, create a culture of mathematical thinking, and translate high-level standards such as Common Core into effective classroom practice. Includes examples from diverse schools across the country. Preview the entire book online! |
 | | | Managing Budgets | | | |  | - What is the best way to fund virtual education?
States use varied methods to pay for virtual school options depending on the type and scope of e-learning being implemented. Advocates for e-learning say that funding for virtual education should follow the student and offer as much flexibility as the instructional method itself. In some cases, states set an appropriation for virtual schools, and in the case of Florida and Utah, officials are seeking to tie funding to student achievement. Education Week (premium article access compliments of EdWeek.org) (8/29) |  | Smarter Education: Building the foundations of success
Education will be the critical determinant of success for individuals and our communities in the 21st century. Average college tuition and fees have risen by 440% over the past 25 years—this is not sustainable. Download the latest IBM education PoV on new models to address this and other higher education and K-12 school challenges. |
 | | - Neil Armstrong, in his own words
Former astronaut Neil Armstrong was notoriously reluctant to grant interviews, but he did send letters and e-mails to co-workers, reporters and the occasional comic-book author. The letters reveal a man modest about his achievements, passionate about the manned space program and equipped with a quirky, bone-dry sense of humor. MentalFloss.com (8/25)  | All good things which exist are the fruits of originality."
--John Stuart Mill,
British philosopher and political economist |
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