Exploring the Future of Education

Education influencers are increasingly discussing the importance of creating resources focused on learning outcomes rather than aesthetics. With this in mind, we reached out to three of our favorite influencers within the teaching community, and asked them to collaborate with us to create three unique — and totally free — Kami resources that have a…

Similes, Metaphors & Analogies If you were asked to explain metaphor vs simile, you’d probably say something like:“They’re basically the same thing except similes use ‘like’ and ‘as’.”Boom, lesson done; on to the next, right? Not really, no. There are three things to understand about simile vs metaphor (and let’s not forget analogy): What they…

We’re often so busy in our day-to-day lives that we forget to show gratitude to the people who care about us the most, our friends. So, we thought, instead of having a traditional Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving dinner, why not put a slight twist on events and celebrate Friendsgiving instead? Because friends are worthy of…

What is social-emotional learning? Social and emotional learning (SEL) is all about equipping learners with emotional competencies and behaviors to best cope with potential life challenges. SEL ensures that learners become empowered, resilient, and kind citizens once they leave the comfort of your classroom. A great way to visualize SEL is using the Collaborative for Academic,…

The need to flex our writing skills with physical pen and paper is becoming increasingly rare. So, why do we still bother teaching handwriting in schools? Technology gives us interactive, instant letter formation through typing and apps. Isn’t it obvious that the next generation will need even less handwriting practice than we did? If writing…

Universal Design for Learning is a powerful framework to guide lesson planning and classroom activities that promote inclusivity and equity – supporting teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners and classrooms. The idea of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is to offer more flexibility in your classroom! This could include offering multiple options for…

By Patricia Ferris, Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center Edited by Sam Fishel, Digital Content Specialist, Learning Technology Center While scrolling through my news feed recently, I came across a caption that I’ve been thinking about ever since - “Don’t DIS my ABILITIES!” Those four words have really stuck with me because they perfectly capture…

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month (and Dyslexia Awareness Month) — a time to reflect on, and increase awareness about, the millions of learners who have specific learning disabilities, learning differences, or learning disorders. It’s a time to share tools, strategies, and initiatives to make the school year more enabling and productive for those who…

Fake news is everywhere and it's causing very real problems – from interfering with political elections to undermining public health. Nearly 80% of United States consumers report having seen fake news related to Covid-19, according to research by Statista. More broadly speaking, all global citizens who have access to digital information are subject to fake…

Whether you knew it or not, October 5th is set aside each year to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Also known as International Teachers’ Day, it’s been around since 1994 after the UNESCO Recommendation acknowledging the responsibilities of teachers. First celebrated in 1994, the day is meant to recognize the positive impact that teachers have in…

Social media cops a lot of flack, with many arguing the online world is a distraction for students and their learning. With smartphones in the back pockets of students everywhere, young people are spending a record number of hours on apps like Snapchat and TikTok – so it’s easy to see why social media has…

New school year, new classroom, sure! But why not, new semester, new classroom? There’s never a bad time to refresh and redesign your learning environment for the best social, emotional, and academic results. When looking at your space and classroom decor, ask yourself three questions: Answering these simple questions will give you greater insight into…