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“One of the most popular ways people relate to one another is through the...
“Music is such a beautiful community builder,” says multi-platinum musician Gavin DeGraw. “One of the most popular ways people relate to one another is through the music they listen to. It’s one of the...
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“I’d love to see the concepts of conservation and sustainability embedded...
It’s an unlikely scenario: students in one of the most densely populated and economically challenged areas of the US (in fact, the poorest congressional district in the country) becoming productive...
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“Take time daily to learn more about your teaching topics — go online, talk...
As a teacher at a school that opened its doors less than a year ago, it may seem a big challenge to make a difference right off the bat. But not for Denise Scribner. Scribner teaches ecology, biology...
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“Through a process of critical self reflection, innovative teaching...
Lena McMorrow began her teaching career at Derry’s St. Mary’s College in 1981, just next door to the church where victims of Bloody Sunday were buried in 1972. Her first year of teaching was an...
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“I think it’s very important to evaluate any new curricular intervention, and...
We talk a lot about student engagement here at Daily Edventures. For educators and students alike, it can be the secret ingredient in learning success. While many educators may wonder what creates the...
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“Over 200 million kids woke up this morning and didn’t go to school.” – John...
Room to Read is one of the top organizations supported by the Microsoft employee giving campaign, which just ended its 30th anniversary year with an ambitious goal to reach $1 billion in fundraising,...
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“There is so much momentum right now that can be used to create opportunities...
Of the many trends impacting education today, the Maker movement may be one of the most creative and unconventional. The movement is a technology-based extension of the DIY subculture, focused on...
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“The best opportunity for innovation lies in the innate curiosity and...
After working in the Oakland, California schools for 24 years — one of the toughest districts in the country — Anthony Cody has seen and led a good bit of change in education. From teaching high needs...
View Article“We’ve learned that ‘non-experts’ bring something new to the table. As a...
When it comes to solving the world’s problems, perhaps we need look no further than video games. Game science researchers Seth Cooper and Firas Khatib have taken a bold first step in using online...
View Article“There is a glaring disconnect between what we say we want students to know...
As Bill Gates said in my interview with him last week, “So many of us have a great teacher to thank for our achievements.” June Tiesan considers herself to be one of those people. “I was not one of...
View Article“Isn’t the inner life more important than the outer test score?” – Randy...
When we first spoke to Randy Taran about a year ago, she introduced us to her organization, Project Happiness, and she shared their new documentary film exploring the nature of happiness. Taran is at...
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“If you look at the history of education, freeing people up from having to...
Back in June, we shared some exciting news about Bing for Schools, courtesy of Bing Behavioral Scientist Matt Wallaert. As part of the ISTE conference, we announced that a special version of Bing –...
View ArticleThank You Partners in Learning
Barry Corrigan is the Vice Principal of Millennium Integrated Primary School. Barry was previously featured on Daily Edventures back in 2012 for his project on changing the way relationships happen...
View ArticleWhy Partners in Learning Matters: In Your Words
Since the inception of Partners in Learning 10 years ago, Microsoft held the firm belief that by drawing together the collective minds of educators, administrators, students and policy-makers...
View ArticlePartners in Learning Turns 10: A Day to Celebrate Education at Microsoft
Much can happen in 10 years. Important milestones are a great time to look back and take stock. These milestones can also be an opportunity to look forward to continued accomplishments – to what is...
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“Teaching is not transmitting knowledge for students to learn what the...
On November 7th, join Neus Lorenzo, Jim Knight, Pamela Livingston and Leslie Wilson as they co-host our second Virtual University webcast: One-to-One Learning – The Next Wave. It’s been a while since...
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“I am dedicating the rest of my life to letting students know there are...
Here at Daily Edventures, we often talk about the tools and techniques available to teachers to ensure their students are able to live up to their potential. But often, it’s what happens outside the...
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Tech Camp Transforms Student into Mentor
Abril Vela has had a keen interest in math and science since she was a child. When she was in 7th and 8th grade, she participated in competitive events in her school’s rocketry program. Now 17, Abril...
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“Our mission is to help any young person, regardless of age or experience,...
One of the most exciting developments in education in recent years has been the explosion of young entrepreneurs who are focusing their considerable talents and energies on transforming education. This...
View Article“It became clear to us a few years ago that the common core state standards,...
This week I’m thrilled that Class Policy’s creator (and CEO of AssistX Education) Bob Chung could help us honor the occasion. We’ve covered some amazing apps for students in Daily Edventures, but Chung...
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