Having a robust professional learning network has lead us to find so many new professional development opportunities. Matt and I attended iPadpalooza in Austin this June and while we had tremendous learning and inspiration it begs […] The post Transitioning Summer PD into Student Growth appeared first on EducationCloset. View full…
2016 Summer Connectivity Conference Recap
The 2016 summer Connectivity conference is in the books! It was a truly amazing day of learning in areas of arts integration, STEAM education, and MakerSpaces, attended by an incredible community of educators who were […] The post 2016 Summer Connectivity Conference Recap appeared first on EducationCloset. View full post…
STEAMing into Summer Learning
If you are planning to take advantage of Educations Closet’s STEAM Conference starting Thursday but you just can’t wait another day for the learning to begin, here is something to whet your appetite! The great […] The post STEAMing into Summer Learning appeared first on EducationCloset. View full post on…
‘Bump’ The Risk of Summer Heat
With the mid-point of the summer season blazing forth, heat waves such as that experienced by the New York area last week are not out of sight yet. While uncomfortable for most, brutally high temperatures and humidity can be especially exhausting – and dangerous – for the expectant mom, whose…
At summer lunch programs, schools see hungry parents, too – Education Week
View full post on Education Week: Bullying #pso #htcs #b4inc Read More The post At summer lunch programs, schools see hungry parents, too – Education Week appeared first on Parent Security Online. View full post on Parent Security Online
State warns of summer vacation scams and identity theft
As summer approaches and people begin to plan their vacations, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has issued a warning of the danger of scams. “Vacation scams occur when a stranger offers you a free or discounted cruise, travel club membership, exotic resort stay or rental property in exchange…
Real-Life Hacks To Avoid Becoming A Sweaty Mess This Summer
It’s going to be one hell of a summer this year. According to a long-range forecast by AccuWeather, much of the country is in for more 90-degree days than average in 2016, with more stormy weather in the plains and more droughts on the West Coast. Basically, it’s going to feel…
Summer 2016 Teacher Reading List
It’s that time of year again! Our popular annual “Teacher Reading List” series is back. We’ve uncovered 40 of the very best books for teachers this year and are sharing them with you in the roundup […] The post Summer 2016 Teacher Reading List appeared first on EducationCloset. View full post…
5 Lessons From the Summer of Epic Car Hacks
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans SUMMER IS THE Oscar season of hacking. At conferences like Black Hat, Defcon, Summercon, HOPE, and Usenix, benevolent hackers seeking fame and prestige—and occasionally the dream of making the world more secure—show a global audience what they can do. This year…
Hacker summer camps crash Las Vegas this week
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans It’s summer camp for hackers in Las Vegas this week. That’s how event organizers describe three tech conferences — Black Hat USA, DEF CON and B-Sides LV — that are scheduled concurrently each summer. When the hackers are in town, mischief…