Broadband expands equitable access to education, workforce prep As the demands of a global workforce grow, broadband plays a key role in critical access to educational opportunities By Robert Low February 18th, 2020 Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education--especially in smaller and remote school districts. This makes access to…
News Transforming your library into a makerspace February 18th, 2020 In a recent edWebinar, hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the…
News 8 tips to launch an esports program in your district February 17th, 2020 It may lack sweat equity, but it’s up there with even the most physically demanding of sports. Esports, the competitive side of video gaming, is exploding. And K-12…
News Science gets a boost from Challenge-Based Learning February 17th, 2020 A Challenge-Based Learning model pioneered by Apple is now helping teachers engage middle school students in deep learning through projects that combine developing questions, investigating scientific phenomena, and…
News Getting buy-in for productive struggle February 14th, 2020 As educators, we hear a lot about productive struggle, especially when it comes to math. But letting students struggle is difficult for parents and family members, and even…
News A new tool will help track internet equity February 14th, 2020 A new free tool launching later this year will provide critical information on K-12 internet pricing and availability across the nation. The tool, called Connect K-12, will provide…
News 8 things to ask about your first makerspace February 13th, 2020 You wouldn’t just randomly choose a tool from your toolbox and feel confident it was the right one to cut a board or attach a hinge. Same goes…
6 tips to help your students collaborate on awesome podcasts A 2019 Edison Research survey reported that 51% of Americans above the age of 12 have listened to a podcast. Interest in podcasts has increased 122% since 2014,…
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