ST. PAUL, MINN. (February 1, 2018) – EMC School (EMC), a leading provider of digital and blended language learning solutions, today announced its acquisition of Zulama, Inc., an award-winning ed tech company producing innovative digital programs for computer literacy
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Language Learning Solutions Provider EMC School Expands Computer Literacy Offerings With Acquisition of Zulama
Interactive End of Year Lesson Plan
Teachers, you’ve have worked long and hard this school year (and every year) to share knowledgeable information with your students. After months of helping students master different concepts and ideas, now, most of you need to test and assess. What
Read moreTalk with Your Hands in the Classroom
ELL students face a set of challenges that most students inherently don’t. Anna Dearlove, a teacher from San Francisco, found that her English Language Learners were struggling to grasp new terms. So, she took their learning into her own hands—literally.
Read moreHow to: Keep Your Cool in Front of Students
Step into just about any classroom at any school in the country and you will notice at least one or two students not obeying the rules. You know, there’s the one that is throwing rolled up paper balls into the
Read moreMini Lesson: Regions in France
Just when you thought you had all the French regions memorized they go ahead and change it! Yes, that’s right, the map of France is different. Technically these changes were known in the beginning of 2016, but the new names
Read moreHow to: Stand Out During Oral Exams
Oral assessments, such as an interviews or speeches, are a daunting experience for students who are uncomfortable talking in front of their peers and teachers. This often results in a poor grade and does not necessarily reflect how well a
Read moreHow to: Celebrate the Holidays during Class
Many children in the U.S. celebrate Christmas, but others might observe Hanukah or Kwanzaa. There are even more holiday traditions around the world that students may not be aware of. Spread cheer this season by researching what other cultures celebrate this
Read moreCreative Alternatives to Traditional Homework
Grading the same fill-in-the-blank assignment can get dull for teachers, so imagine what students must feel like when they spend an hour completing it. Amp up the creativity in class with unique assignments that will excite students to learn new
Read moreStudents Learn More when Spacing Out Materials in Class
Megan Smith, an assistant Professor at Rhode Island College and a cognitive psychology expert, offers four tips for teachers to space out materials over time, which will help students learn more. Fortunately, EMC’s Passport has a variety of tools to help
Read moreJoin the Global Read Aloud!
Every year, teachers from around the world plan a time in the fall to read from a selection of books at the exact same time. This year, the Global Read Aloud (GRA) takes place on Monday, October 3rd until Friday, November 11th – it’s
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