Finding the Fun in Math

We love Pi Day at Mobile Ed! March 14th marks the day we celebrate the mathematical constant that has mesmerized mathematicians for thousands of years (while possibly enjoying a delicious treat, too). Pi Day was founded in 1988 by physicist Larry Shaw and was first held at a museum called the Exploratorium. A circle-shaped parade occurred, as well as the eating of a variety of pies. The celebrations grew yearly until they became a nationally-recognized U.S. holiday in 2009. Pi Day reminds us that math can be fun and is relevant to our lives.

Drop the popsicle sticks! Mobile Ed has new reading strategies to get your students to participate in class while strengthening their reading fluency and comprehension. Fluent reading is critical to academic success and is foundational for education. But teaching reading can be challenging as many of our students tend to learn differently, have different reading levels, hold different interests, and need individual attention.

When we first heard about the new generative artificial intelligence (AI) program that was taking over the internet, we thought it was too good to be true. Artificial intelligence has been growing for years, and you might already use AI in several facets of your classroom. But new concerns for educators are developing around the increasing popularity and accessibility of AI bots and tools.

Hands-On History: Presidents' Day Project

We are big fans of hands-on learning at Mobile Ed, and history class is no exception to this technique. Though history isn’t always the most tangible topic, we are encouraging educators to get hands-on with history this Presidents’ Day with this low-prep activity students will adore.

8 Writing Activities for Valentine's Day

Your students are no doubt getting excited about the cards and candy they’ll receive as the tradition of Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. We are too! Students’ excitement is the best vessel for teaching students new skills and concepts. Mobile Ed has several ways you can turn this “love-ly” holiday into an entertaining and educational lesson for your students.

How Teachers Can Encourage Girls to Study STEM

Some of the most rewarding moments in our careers are when students reconnect with us to share how we inspired them. We play a critical role in supporting students as they become passionate learners and grow into mature thinkers. As we soon celebrate Women’s History Month and International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we recognize the important role that teachers have in their students’ futures.

Now Introducing: A Better Way to Teach History

We watch history unfold every day through notifications pinging our cell phones, emails landing in our inboxes, and news anchors sharing breaking news. We even document our personal histories every day by taking photos and sending emails and texts. Modern technologies can record, share, and disperse information nearly instantaneously. In the age of never being “offline”, our curious minds can learn new information with a few clicks on a keyboard. Some might consider it a privilege to have such easy accessibility to the past. 

10 Easy Ways to Collaborate With Your School Librarian

"The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library."

- Albert Einstein

Have you used your school library recently? Libraries are an essential part of a community’s education, and we celebrate this significance for National Library Lover’s Month. Mobile Ed has ten simple activities that will help you support your students academically while taking advantage of the library’s resources.

There’s a lot to learn (and teach) about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life to our students. Martin Luther King, Jr. is known for his steps toward equality, speaking ability, non-violence philosophy, passion for education, and of course, his dreams. 

Science! The Magic All Around Us

As most of us know, magic tricks bring smiles to all sorts of people’s faces, young and “young-at-heart”! But did you know that most of the magic tricks that amaze us in magic shows and on tv are actually performed using scientific principles? That’s right! Science is behind the magic tricks and illusions many of us love to watch. Teaching your students about the relationship between science and “magic” can be an entertaining and effective way for students to develop a desire to learn more about science. You can even use magic tricks to teach them about science!