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Why STEM literacy is critical for our students
Developing students’ STEM literacy provides students with the critical skills they will use later in life
Providing an engaging and equitable STEM education is an important step in helping to develop more scientists and engineers while increasing race and gender diversity in the field–both of which are much needed in today’s world. Education in STEM can also help develop a STEM-literate citizenry.
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Building your emergency back-to-school kit with reliable connectivity
A simmering demand for reliable connectivity in education turned to a boil during the pandemic when the digital divide–something that many under-connected communities were already facing–exploded. This was felt drastically as the pivot to remote learning exposed a widening gap between students who have access to high-speed internet compared to those who do not.
Student entrepreneurs flex a funding win to grow 3D printing business
Since the first patent for additive manufacturing (more commonly known as 3D printing) was filed in 1980, the industry has expanded rapidly. As with any new technology experiencing accelerated growth, unforeseen problems spur innovation.
This S.C. district leader made student safety and mental health a top focus during COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings.
How any educator can create resilience in traumatized students
Positive experiences can be life-changing for a child. In a previous installment of this series, I shared how positive experiences with teachers throughout my childhood helped counteract some of the trauma I experienced early in life.
Fresno USD’s personalized, blended approach carried students through COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings.
Addressing trauma as students return to the classroom
We’ve all been through a traumatic experience in the last year. In a typical year, school is the only safe place for many students, and it is often the place where abuse or other trauma is recognized and help provided. But during remote learning, those children suddenly had no safe place to go and no adults to recognize the danger they were in and offer a lifeline.
3 ways to personalize your digital PLN
I am currently in an online doctoral program at Winona State University. One of our recent discussion queries required answering the following prompt: “Share three pieces of your own PLN that you think would be helpful to the others.”
How to overcome trauma through kindness
Mrs. Reavis was more than just my 5th-grade teacher. She was a lifeline. I always knew her persevering belief in me made a difference in my life, but I never understood the science behind her impact until recently.
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5 ways to prepare and teach online classes
Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.
How is technology impacting literacy?
We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?
Whitepapers and Resources
Using Electronic Signatures for Innovation in K-12 Education
Using Federal Funding to Support Student Success
How K-12 School Districts Can Take Advantage of ESSER Funds
Rethinking Attendance Interventions for Remote or Hybrid Learning
Understand the Impact of Your EdTech Investments
How to set up the ideal hybrid classroom without starting from scratch
Keeping Students Connected to Succeed in School and Beyond
Cybersecurity Challenges Facing K-12 Schools – Awareness and Solutions
The Essential Guide to 1:1 Post Pandemic
Living for today or planning for tomorrow with digital learning investments
Harnessing the Power of Technology to Support Learning
Predicting the future of digital learning
Case Study: A Closer Look at How 3 Schools Adopted UV Disinfection Technology
Returning to Normal: What “Back to School” Really Means for IT Teams
Collaborative Mental Health Efforts
Digital reading in schools, and how the pandemic has impacted it
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