Explore PBL, why it works, and how to use backwards design to create a PBL unit within your scope and sequence for elementary, middle or high school students. Access samples, tips, and resources to get you started with PBL.
Podcast Series: Innovations in Education
Explore the full series of eSchool News podcasts hosted by Kevin Hogan—created to keep you on the cutting edge of innovations in education.
7 tips and ideas to make the eclipse engaging for students
This article originally appeared on Vernier’s blog and is reposted here with permission.
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible over the United States, starting in Texas. This upcoming eclipse event is an exciting opportunity to incorporate phenomenon-based learning into your instruction and engage your students through inquiry.
Here are some tips for making the most out of this rare occasion as you study it with your students.…Read More
The MTSS Buyer’s Guide: Selecting the Right MTSS Platform for Your District
This free, comprehensive guide includes editable templates, expert tips, and resources to walk you through the entire selection process. Get the guidance you need to choose an MTSS platform that will support real improvement in student outcomes!
Three requirements for an effective mass communication system for schools and districts
Mass communications: There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all communication. Any school or district communications plan isn’t complete without a reliable system that can frictionlessly reach your entire community.
However, reaching all citizens and ensuring they get the right messages whenever needed requires more than just sending messages at scale. But selecting a platform that reaches the entire population all the time isn’t easy.…Read More
Teach your students the importance of CPR and AEDs
Introduce your students to the importance of CPR and AEDs with our free “Restart a Heart” activity book. The activity book features coloring pages, connect-the-dots, and other fun activities for kids, together with age-appropriate CPR and AED tips.
…Read More5 essential SEL reads
Key points:
- SEL skills are vital for students’ success now, and in the future
- Here are tips on how to create a thoughtful and impactful SEL program
- See related article: Why SEL isn’t a dirty word
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for our students as they move through school and as they enter the workforce. Learning to work with others who have different backgrounds and viewpoints, having emotional regulation skills, and being able to navigate social situations are must-have skills that employers prioritize as they seek high-quality employees.
Educators are doing all they can to instill these important SEL skills in students—an even more important goal considering the increasing number of students who are experiencing mental health struggles.…Read More
Breezeline Promotes Online Safety Awareness
QUINCY, Mass. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, has partnered with CyberSecurity NonProfit (CSNP) to create a series of blogs, videos and social posts to inform and educate the public on ways to protect against cybercrime and to promote online safety.
Recent educational materials created by CSNP staff and experts from the cyber security profession include ways to keep children safe in public online spaces, the benefits and concerns with authentication methods like two-factor and facial recognition, the benefits and risks of location services, identifying cryptocurrency scams, password tips, and Internet of Things (IoT) safety.
“Easy access to online content provides tremendous benefits to society for learning, work, and keeping connected to the world around us,” said Andrew Walton, a spokesperson for Breezeline. “Awareness of online best practices will help reduce risk and ensure that content can be enjoyed safely.” …Read More
How to engage your students in order to build literacy
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
- 8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023
- 6 tips for tech-enabled instruction in the early literacy classroom
- How Active Learning Environments Help Students Engage in Content
Exposing the realities and myths of K-12 cybersecurity
K-12 cybersecurity was thrust into the spotlight when the COVID-19 pandemic forced learning online. And since then, cybersecurity has been a top concern of IT leaders and administrators.
In this eSchool News webinar, you’ll learn about real-world threats affecting the K-12 cybersecurity space and education in general, the myths behind them, and five useful tips to further protect their organizations from attacks.
Key takeaways include:…Read More
Edtech tools for teachers
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
- Using data insight platforms to improve SEL strategies
- 5 tips to help students master foundational skills
- Teacher Shortages: Viable Solutions to Meet Immediate Needs
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Big thoughts in edtech
Sharing best practices
Sharing best practices
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
- 3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms
- 4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction
- Modernization of K-12 Financial Operations: Increase Transparency, Improve Control and Compliance, Mitigate Fraud