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Language Learning Solutions Provider EMC School Expands Computer Literacy Offerings With Acquisition of Zulama

April 3, 2018
Mary Brickner
World Languages

  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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Interactive End of Year Lesson Plan

May 11, 2017
Amber Dorneman
Applied Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, World Languages

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

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Talk with Your Hands in the Classroom

April 11, 2017
Amber Dorneman
Tips & Tricks, World Languages

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.

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How to: Keep Your Cool in Front of Students

January 6, 2017
Amber Dorneman
Applied Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Tips & Tricks, World Languages

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

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Mini Lesson: Regions in France

December 13, 2016
Amber Dorneman
News & Events, World Languages

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

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How to: Stand Out During Oral Exams

December 5, 2016
Amber Dorneman
Applied Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Tips & Tricks, World Languages

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

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How to: Celebrate the Holidays during Class

November 29, 2016
Amber Dorneman
Technology In Education, World Languages

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

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Creative Alternatives to Traditional Homework

November 10, 2016
Amber Dorneman
Applied Science, English Language Arts, Tips & Tricks, World Languages

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

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Students Learn More when Spacing Out Materials in Class

October 6, 2016
Mike Griffin
World Languages

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

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Join the Global Read Aloud!

September 29, 2016
Amber Dorneman
World Languages

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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