District Management#4: 5 ways teachers can improve student learning based on current brain research December 26, 2017 by By Martha Burns, Ph.D. How students can better overcome language and reading problems thanks to the plastic brain and teacher know-how.
Featured on eSchool NewsStunning: Research shows intense spike in children’s media use November 6, 2017 by Laura Ascione Close to half of children ages 0-8 have their own tablet.
District ManagementText, tweet, email, call—what do parents want in school communications? October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 by Meris Stansbury What does the research say about how parents and school communicate? Is there an overall preference?
eClassroom News3 critical things to know about boosting student engagement September 15, 2017 by Laura Ascione In order to have maximum student engagement across all groups, it's necessary for schools to understand a few key concepts
STEM & STEAMBelieve the hype! How video games are changing education August 23, 2017 by Tamara Sneyd Recent developments in the field of video game research reveal dramatic correlations between playing video games and the ability to learn.
District Management4 ways teachers can supersize Hattie effects July 24, 2017 by Hilary Scharton According to Hattie, different teaching practices have different effect sizes—here’s how to supersize visible learning.
STEM & STEAMVirtual island destination aims to prevent the summer math slide May 25, 2017 by Mike Cohen and Karen Cator Can students not only enjoy playing, but make significant gains in their math knowledge, when playing Fog Stone Isle this summer?
eClassroom NewsDebunked: 5 myths about classroom technology May 8, 2017 by Anna Johansson Arguments against classroom technology are often unsupported by empirical evidence.
District Management6 growing trends taking over academic libraries March 24, 2017 by Meris Stansbury Horizon Report details short-and long-term technologies, trends that will impact academic libraries worldwide in the next 5 years.
NewsResults of the 2016 National Digital Curriculum Strategy Survey January 2, 2017 by ESchool Media Contributors 86 percent of schools expect to spend more on digital curriculum in 2017.
eClassroom News#4: What does research really say about iPads in the classroom? December 27, 2016 by Jeanne Carey Ingle and Tanya Moorehead Two educators put the research to the test. When (and how) are iPads in the classroom most effective?
eClassroom NewsWe used these Google tools in our schools and saw tangible results soar December 1, 2016 by Larry Pape and John Watson Research group talks with more than 100 district and school leaders to see if Google tools, technology overall, make a real difference.
District ManagementReport: States not making the grade on report cards December 1, 2016 by ESchool Media Contributors New report on state report cards finds that education data is missing, hard to find, and confusing.
eClassroom NewsAre outdated computers reverting students to a prehistoric era? November 17, 2016 by Peter West 3 reasons why there’s an increased need to get rid of keyboards and move to pen-based computers for today’s students.
STEM & STEAMOur research shows that when students work on projects, they learn more November 3, 2016November 1, 2016 by Michael Speziale, Kerry Speziale, Byron McCook, and Karim Letwinsky In a recent study, students learning via project tested better and improved applied problem-solving skills
District ManagementDoE compiles new report on using tech with young learners October 24, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo Policy brief offers suggestions for educators, researchers, and tech developers
STEM & STEAMGoogle’s computer science education study reveals ethnic, gender gaps October 20, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a> A two-year study examined the social and structural barriers that prevent more diversity in computer science
Research5 ways virtual reality is being used in education right now October 17, 2016 by Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a> New polls, studies delve into how educators and researchers are using VR
STEM & STEAMThe essential components of STEM education October 3, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a> Research yields checklist and rubric for STEM education must-haves
-untaggedprSurvey finds Millennial parents favor online and flexible education September 8, 2016 by Abi Mandelbaum Millennials appear more open than other generations to radical shifts in how learning is delivered, says survey