Dos and don’ts for using informational texts with young learners Informational texts have a lot of possibility in the classroom--here's how to get the most from them By Stacey Pusey March 31st, 2020 With the Common Core Standards came an increased focus on reading informational texts, starting with kindergarten. But integrating informational texts isn’t as simple as having students read a couple of biographies every marking period. In the edWebinar, “Strategies to Engage…
News Here’s why school accounts payable teams should welcome automation March 31st, 2020 Across the country, K-12 schools are embracing technology to strengthen learning and engagement inside the classroom. But while technology has an ever-increasing presence in the classroom, the opposite…
News 3 considerations for remote learning March 30th, 2020 Learning is more than the exposure to facts and the acquisition of knowledge. Schools provide a host of academic opportunities that are built into the DNA of their…
News 3 ways tech increased our resiliency to the coronavirus March 30th, 2020 The COVID-19 virus is impacting our lives in more ways than we imagined. Thousands of school districts, responsible for millions of students, are being put to the test…
News Movement and learning combine to spark student success March 27th, 2020 Teachers never have enough hours in the day. So when we find learning tools that engage students and also serve multiple purposes, it’s a huge bonus. That’s just…
News Student assessment trends: A brief history and a bright future March 27th, 2020 Assessment is a valuable complement to instruction. It tells us who has learned and who hasn’t so educators can determine what’s most likely to help a student grow…
News How to be a successful virtual teacher March 26th, 2020 With 87,000+ schools closing, the idea of school districts moving to a digital platform has become a reality. As a teacher, you’re probably feeling information overload. Not only…
News How to use an LMS for teaching and professional learning March 26th, 2020 Picture this: You roll out a new learning management system (LMS) for students, but all of your professional learning is either hosted on a different platform or conducted…
News Keyboarding as assistive technology for blind students March 25th, 2020 Generally, when we think of edtech and students with disabilities, we think of assistive technology that helps individuals overcome challenges and provides access to areas of learning and…
News 5 ways a centralized LMS can support UDL March 25th, 2020 Applicable to every student in every classroom, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles of offering multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement help teachers leverage…
5 tips to avoid the summer slide Research shows that reading at least 20 minutes a day, every day, all year long, can make a world of difference for students at all levels. We know…
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