STEM Apps Designed by Students
There are now more than a million apps each for Apple and Android devices and tens of billions of downloads, with no end in sight. There are apps in every imaginable category and a whole “app economy”...
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Best Educational Tools of 2014
Today we’re bringing you a recap of the best educational tools we’ve brought you throughout the last year. As a part of our Best of 2014 series, we aim to provide your family with some valuable tips...
View ArticleTips for Teens Setting Spring Semester Goals
Did your middle or high school student set academic goals for the school year? The promise of a fresh, new year is the perfect time for reflecting on and redefining goals, academic and beyond. Here are...
View Article12 Educational Music Games and Apps for Kids
Study after study shows that playing music is extraordinarily beneficial to children. In one recent report, researchers found that playing music had significant behavioral effects, from improved...
View ArticleWhat Parents Need to Know About Trivia Crack
More than nine out of ten American teenagers use social media, and platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are part of every day life for millions. So whether you’re on the cutting edge...
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10 Engineering Games and Apps for Kids
According to a recent report, seven of the top 25 jobs in America in 2015 are engineering positions, while several more are tech-related. And according to Bureau of Labor statistics, millions more STEM...
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10 Best Apps for Teens
Today we’re excited to debut a new monthly feature on Learning Liftoff highlighting the most educational and useful apps for families. This month’s collection of apps coincides with our theme for the...
View ArticleWhat Parents Should Know About Messaging Apps: WhatsApp, Kik, and Yik Yak
WhatsApp, Kik, Yik Yak, Viber, Snapchat, Omegle, Oovoo, Whisper. If these names aren’t familiar to you, ask your teenager. Though they’re not as popular with older users, many of these apps are rapidly...
View ArticleIs Google Using the Chromebook to Data Mine Kids at School?
Google Chromebooks are hot property in American schools, with sales currently outstripping the iPad. Classrooms love their responsiveness, wide high-definition screens, and long-lasting batteries, but...
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Get in Gear for Spring
At last, spring has arrived! So what can we look forward to in this season of renewal and regrowth? First, you’ll notice that when the weather warms up, you see more plants and animals emerging. Where...
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Kids’ Opinions on Student Engagement
What engages students? We’ve been tackling that question for years, sharing anecdotes based on our own perceptions and experiences. The truth is, education has changed, and it’s difficult to accurately...
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5 Effective Resources for AP Exam Prep
Studying for any test can be stressful, and preparing for AP exams is no exception. There is additional pressure on high school students because grades in college prep courses, such as Advanced...
View ArticleApps, Tablets Help Individualize Technology in the Classroom
In a 2014 Learning Liftoff article, Ralf Provant explored ways in which adaptive learning computer programs tailor technology in the classroom to students. Essentially, the computer-driven adaptive...
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What Parents Need to Know About Jott, the New Teen-Favorite App
One of the hottest new mobile messaging services this year is Jott Messenger, and it’s taking the teen world by storm. It takes a special kind of app to capture the attention of teens, and Jott is...
View ArticleEmotion in Learning: Its Essential Role and the Science Behind It
Think about your favorite teacher, your most embarrassing moment in school, and the one activity you most hated to do in school. You probably did not have to use any cheat sheets or cliff notes to...
View ArticleA Look at The New York Times’ Use of Virtual Reality
This past Sunday, I received a free Google Cardboard virtual reality headset with my Sunday delivery of The New York Times. The Times touted it as their first venture into creating a virtual reality...
View ArticleHow Barbie and Other Popular Dolls Are Changing with the Times
If you haven’t walked through the doll aisle in a toy store lately, you may not have noticed that popular dolls such as Barbie, Bratz, and American Girl have undergone some significant changes...
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4 iPad Apps to Inspire Budding (or Struggling) Writers
For some children, a love of writing comes naturally. For others, getting them to write is like pulling teeth (in fact, they’d prefer a visit to the dentist than having to write). But one thing all...
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The 10 Top Articles of 2015
Every day, Learning Liftoff aims to inspire, educate, and inform. Stories on student success, learning insights, and tips on planning for college and careers have helped parents give their children...
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The Best Way to See the Five Planets in This Month’s Rare Sky Show
My father prided himself on getting me and my two brothers interested in the world around us. I vividly recall a morning in 1957 when he woke us up at 4 AM and had us walk to the top of the hill in our...
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