Edtech insights from the back office to the teacher’s desk
In this week´s episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
- 3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity
- 3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout
- Heroes at work: How San Diego USD made PD a pandemic priority
Is your K-12 network safe from DDoS attacks
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are designed to flood and overwhelm a school or district’s internet connectivity to block ... Read more
Top Stories
3 ways coaches can refine their practice this school year
When teachers and leaders have effective coaching, student outcomes inevitably improve. According to Rebecca Frazier, author of Coach Happy, coached teachers outperform non-coached teachers in 22 areas of instructional practice by four to five times.
Is it time to fire up gaming consoles in classrooms?
Digital learning has become a significant part of education as a result of the pandemic and schools are continually observing new, innovative ways to engage and motivate students online.
Creating student engagement through the power of play
While unstructured play has its place in education, most teachers need something with a little more organization if we’re to help our students grow. We can accomplish this by dividing play into two distinct categories: Playing Downhill and Playing Uphill.
4 ways to support ELLs in post-pandemic learning
There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted learning in ways educators and policymakers are still working to understand. But while all students felt the impact, certain historically underserved student groups–including English language learners (ELLs)–were disproportionately affected.
A free AR app can bring learning to life
McGraw Hill and Verizon launched a new mobile application to bring augmented reality (AR) learning activities to K-12 students and classrooms across the country: McGraw Hill AR. The free app leverages the immersive and interactive features of AR technology to bring academic concepts to life and give students and educators new ways to engage with educational content.
3 strategies we use to turn struggling students into confident readers
The ability to read–and read well–sets kids on a path to success. That’s why at Cambridge School, we focus on helping students with learning differences learn how to read. Students attend Cambridge School because they have been diagnosed with a language-based learning difference, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, auditory processing disorder, or executive function difficulties, and have struggled in traditional academic settings.
9 priorities for a future-focused education system
The Aurora Institute, a national education nonprofit focused on education systems change, has released its annual report outlining key federal policy issues aimed at transforming our K-12 education system so it is fit for purpose, strengthening our democracy and shaping our next generation of engaged citizens.
4 tips to bring the real world into your classroom
Too often, the focus of education is not the actual use of knowledge and material but rather a memorize and repeat model.
Sponsored Content
Can web filtering really harm the kids?
Web filtering is undoubtedly an essential when it comes to school cybersecurity. However, when the service is not set up correctly or a number of blocked categories is way too high, it starts to annoy both staff, and kids.
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.
Whitepapers and Resources
Best Practices for Hiring Substitute Teachers
Building a future-ready K–12 network
7 cybersecurity facts every K-12 district should know
Modernizing IT to drive K-12 digital transformation
K-12 Funding Opportunities and Strategies
Simply Smarter Education
Innovative Extended Learning Solutions
Leveraging E-rate to transform learning
K-12 Security Essentials for Beginners
Solving the Literacy Challenges in Schools with Audio Technology
How to Make Data Safe and Networks Sound for Schools
Making Learning Accessible for All with Apple
Launch technology to new heights
K-12 Voice Guide (aka Trunking Guide)
Fall Readiness Guide: Set staff & students up for success on day one
Building a reliable WiFi network to support K-12 digital learning
Third-party Research Confirms Merlyn Reduces Teacher Stress and Saves Time
5 compelling reasons to launch a K-12 esports program
