We are so excited to announce that Walkabouts has a new blog! We'll be moving all our previous blog content to the new site so you can find all our posts on research, active learning and education technology in one place. To read the latest, visit www.getwalkabouts.com/blog!
Using Movement-Based EdTech to Engage Students
Across the United States, classrooms are filled with students busy learning with the aid of educational technology (EdTech). In addition, more and more teachers are integrating movement into their lessons. Is it possible to do both at the same time? Yes! Both have educational benefits, and here is how.
Topics: movement in the classroom, Walkabouts
3 Professional Development Books to Make You a Tech-Savvy Educator
Summer is a fantastic time to catch up on your professional development reading. Many educators use the summer to investigate new technologies that can help them in the classroom, collaborate with their teaching community, plan lessons, and/or streamline processes.
Topics: Professional Development
According to a new study, "Physical activity not only makes kids feel better and helps them develop healthy habits, it's also good for the nation's bottom line." The study results were published May 1, 2017 in the journal Health Affairs.
Topics: Research, exercise, Health and Wellness for Young Children
Using Visuals to Support Learning in Math
A recent article in Education Week cites research supporting the use of visuals, including counting on fingers, to help students learn and succeed in math.
Topics: Research on Visual Learning