Digital Learning Day – Taking Steps Towards Educational Technology
By Melizza Rios
February 27, 2020 - “What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.” - Aristotle
We are living in a unique time wherein the technology we watched in cartoons and science fiction movies is being realized more and more. In the last few decades, using...
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Lessons for American Heart Month
By Melizza Rios
February 25, 2020 - February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of keeping our hearts healthy and free from disease. This month is especially important for our young ones since they are making more and more choices...
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Using Simple Tech for Training and Meetings
By Melizza Rios
February 18, 2020 - Facilitating trainings and company meetings – whether a few employees in a conference room or dozens in a large space – can be challenging. Yet, these types of meetings are necessary to keep company employees properly informed and...
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Lessons to Support African American History Month
By Melizza Rios
February 12, 2020 - February is designated as African American History Month, a time to recognize and pay tribute to the African Americans who have made positive and profound impacts on American history. This month can also be used to focus on the...
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Class Clickers -- Do They Really Improve Student Learning?
By Melizza Rios
January 29, 2020 - Teachers are always thinking and reflecting – Could I have done this lesson better? Did my students learn the concept I was trying to teach? Was there enough interaction in the lesson? Were my students engaged? Did I give them...
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National Houseplant Appreciation Day
By Melizza Rios
January 09, 2020 - Have “green thumb” bragging rights? Or have goals of becoming one? Why not share your affinity for cultivating plants, as well as the science behind it, with your students?
Qwizdom is providing a FREE learning package on plants...
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Building and Strengthening a Culture of Innovation
By Melizza Rios
December 03, 2019 - The word ‘innovation’ is generally defined as the introduction and/or use of some new idea, device, or method with the goal of producing positive change. Many companies are working towards creating a culture of innovation so that...
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Lessons to Support Native American Heritage Month
By Melizza Rios
November 20, 2019 - November is designated as Native American Heritage Month, a time to explore the distinctive cultures, histories, and traditions of Native people. This month can also be used to focus on the history and current circumstances of the...
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New Teacher Tips: Strengthening 21st Century Skills by Incorporating Simple Tech Tools
By Melizza Rios
October 28, 2019 - As you sit at your desk, staring at your tablet and the array of lessons coloring your virtual planner, trying to figure out “What next?” for the week’s lessons you feel…tired. Not just tired – exhausted, frustrated, and...
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Lessons to Encourage Healthy Living
By Melizza Rios
October 07, 2019 - With our quickly changing world, technology has become a major part of our children’s day. Whether at home, school, or even during extracurricular activities, our children are interacting with some type of technology such as smart...
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