5 tips to keep online students motivated
A student’s motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. Yet, the demanding nature of high school classes mixed with a teenager’s natural craving for independence and individual identity can stand in the way of that motivation.
3 planning tools to navigate the E-rate process
Thanks largely to the federal E-rate program, 99 percent of America’s schools now have high-speed broadband connections capable of providing ... Read more
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Collaborative edtech tools are changing the game for student engagement
What’s been lacking in education up to now? From secondary schools to master’s degrees, educators often adopt a unidirectional approach, where information flows solely from teacher to student. However, it is imperative for students to actively become part of the teaching process, and teachers must cultivate an environment conducive to peer-to-peer learning.
How our school handled the chaos of an active shooter hoax
I was in a meeting when I heard the sirens. I immediately excused myself and saw the first squad car screech to a halt in front of our doors and knew it was bad. The police department had just received a call saying there was an active shooter somewhere at Spanish Fork High School and two students were deceased.
4 tips for addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools
Districts across the country are grappling with elevated levels of chronic absenteeism that have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. The Associated Press and Stanford University’s Big Local News Project found that there were approximately 230,000 students in 21 states whose absences could not be accounted for when looking at changes in enrollment between the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 school years.
Back office business: 5 big K-12 edtech deals this week
AI-inspired edtech helps prevent school shootings, enhance lesson plannig, and track butterflies?
3 ways to leverage tech for better student mental health
Researchers have long speculated that the increasing use of technology and social media among teenagers contributes to worsening mental health outcomes. Now, it can be an important tool to help schools address an unprecedented mental health crisis.
Safeguarding K-12 school networks with proactive cybersecurity approaches
Now more than ever, safeguarding students and staff from targeted cyberattacks is critical to the health of our U.S. education system. Local K-12 schools are a top target for cybercrime. Estimates from the nonprofit organization K12 Security Information Exchange reveal more than 1,300 publicly disclosed cyberattacks against U.S. schools since 2016.
Outsourcing student assessments can revitalize teaching
As a restaurant manager, how would you feel if you were suddenly tasked with inspecting the food in your own kitchen? Or as a gymnastics coach, how would you react if you were asked to score your own team’s performances in a competition? It’s clear that when one person is both a manager or coach and an evaluator, conflicts of interest can arise. Yet, in the field of education, it’s common for teachers to both instruct their students and grade their academic achievements.
How online learning changed the post-covid era
It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another. The world was forced to adapt to a new reality to overcome the numerous challenges and hardships brought by the virus.
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6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse
The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.
Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution
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Closing the Gap
5 Myths About Wi-Fi 6 That Could Be Slowing Down Your Network
Powering Digital Transformation
Building a reliable WiFi network to support K-12 digital learning
5 Apple Features to Drive Education
Flipping the Classroom: Now More Important than Ever
Leadership at Every Level
Simply Smarter Education
The Technology Tools, Skills, and Support Every Student Needs to Succeed
Keeping Students Connected to Succeed in School and Beyond
Introducing New Tech in Your Agency
Keep ahead of K-12 bandwidth demands with high capacity networking
Human Capital Management: How to Save Money and Keep Employees Happy
The digital assistant designed for the classroom
Creating a winning K12 esports infrastructure
Leveraging online resources to support students’ learning and teacher effectiveness
Back Office Innovations: Devising a More Dynamic Workflow
Beyond the IT Department: The Emergence of the CIO as a Digital Leader in K-12 Districts
