Free software helps fuel digital instruction
A new software program from Promethean aims to simplify teaching with technology—regardless of what devices teachers or their students are using.
Month: February 2014
The ABCs of school technology programs
Making the decision to allocate school district resources to a digital conversion, and planning for and sustaining that technology conversion, requires effort and dedication. The need for technology-rich…
Teachers still needed with self-paced blended learning
Some teachers initially view self-paced Blended Learning as a process where the “computer does the teaching” and the role of the teacher is diminished. Practical experience with this…
Career and Technical Education offers new opportunities
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question still raises a level of uncertainty even among adults. And with new 21st century careers and…
Try an Interactive Demo of a Leading Language Program
It’s one thing to read about it, and it’s another thing to see it for yourself. Try a hands-on interactive demo of Rosetta Stone and see firsthand what…
Why Biliteracy Is a Critical Skill–and How to Build It Through Bilingualism
The Academy for International Education (AIE), a tuition-free public charter school in South Florida/Miami-Dade, has implemented an exciting language learning program for students to build bilingualism through bi-literacy…
How to Have Smarter Language Instruction
Much in education is changing, including new standards and assessments; new instructional technologies; and new approaches to preparing students for the global future. Understanding how the pieces fit…
How Technology is Powering the World Language Classroom
Did you know that World Language teachers currently use technology at higher rates than the national teaching population? We’ve compiled findings from a collaborative Project Tomorrow’s Speak Up…
Key ways to support your district’s digital transition
Planning, enlisting stakeholder support, and identifying the "why" are chief among the most important steps when it comes to moving from traditional classrooms to digital, connected classrooms. In…
Creating systemic change? No app for that
Today, most schools realize the critical nature of technology in preparing our students for college, careers, and citizenship; however, only 10 years ago, when I served as technology…
The 10 best resources for K-12 STEM projects
There’s a whole lot more to STEM projects these days than baking soda volcanoes (but those are still fun, too) ... Read more
12 Creative Ways to Give Formative Assessments
Formative assessment should help students answer three questions: Where am I going? Where am I now? How can I close the gap? Here are a dozen creative ways…
Five apps for boosting middle school math skills
Here are reviews of five high-quality digital apps that can help teach middle school math, courtesy of Common Sense Media and its new Graphite service—a free database of…
5 critical student data questions for schools
Student security and data privacy are top concerns for today's students, and now federal guidelines are helping to shed light on the often confusing issue of data security.…
How evidence-based practice validates intuition
Teaching is as much art as it is science and the best teachers trust their instincts, take risks, and evaluate their practice with data. The proliferation of technology…
10 ed-tech resources for school administrators
Sometimes it may seem like teachers get to experience all the technology “fun,” but there are many education technology resources that school administrators can use to meet the…
Google grants an inside peek behind its logo doodles
As part of the seventh annual Doodle 4 Google competition, Discovery Education and Google are taking students from across the U.S. behind the scenes to meet the team…
Two rural schools that are beating the odds
Rural schools haven't always had it easy. Lack of funding, geographical isolation, and technology challenges often prove nearly impossible to overcome. But because technology is absolutely essential in…
Six areas that can improve teaching quality
A new policy guide from seven educational groups aims to help state leaders improve teaching quality with examples of models that, through research and actual implementation, have proven…
A college readiness tool that every district should use
The National Student Clearinghouse is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 by the higher-education community to track students who received loans to help pay for college tuition. Graduate…
Best and worst states for the subject every school should be teaching
In the midst of our country’s slow climb to economic recovery, there’s been an outpouring of support from communities to teach today’s students the one subject that could…
Nine Key Elements of Successful Mobile Learning
IT leaders planning for mobile learning initiatives should consider an array of key factors—both infrastructural and educational. This white paper provides strategic advice and reviews key issues to…
Seven Steps to Improving Outcomes with 1-to-1 Programs
In this white paper, we examine the positive impact that 1-to-1 computing is having on learning outcomes. We also review ... Read more
How learning repositories enable personalized instruction
The emergence of open educational resources and more personalized learning options for students has fueled a need for content repositories that enable teachers, students, and parents to locate…
App of the week: Winning Words Match Games
Winning Words takes the familiar game of memory match, and adds a twist
8 key recommendations for Common Core online assessments
Common Core online assessments are scheduled to begin in districts across the country for Spring 2014-15. However, many districts are still struggling to implement these online assessments, thanks…
Gaming, ed-tech PD rule Twitter chat
Yesterday, Managing Editora Laura Devaney and Associate Editor Meris Stansbury discussed ed-tech trends during an engaging Twitter chat at the @eSchoolNews Twitter handle. In case you missed it,…
The rise of blended learning coaches
While not necessarily commonplace , blended learning--any instance in which a student learns in both a brick-and-mortar school and through an online delivery platform--is growing in popularity in…
The real problem with school internet
For schools across the country, mobile device management and online testing concerns start at the basic level: ‘how do we get the internet and infrastructure needed?’ As it…
25 Ideas for Online and Blended Learning Success
As more schools adopt online and blended learning as a way to boost graduation rates, expand their course catalogs, and personalize learning for every student, it’s important to…
7 strong facts that support school broadband
Broadband access is more important than ever, and the public agrees U.S. public opinion isn’t too positive when it comes ... Read more
8 digital learning myths dispelled
As digital learning in the classroom gains more support from educators, parents, and students, a national education group has released a toolkit that defines digital and blended learning,…
Though lagging, urban districts make progress
According to new results from a report measuring student achievement progress in math and reading in U.S. urban school districts, two districts are at the top of their…
This learning style is creating a new digital divide in the U.S.
Blended, online learning is giving only students in some states the advantage they need Education technology can enable achievement for ... Read more
Join our exciting Twitter chat on Feb. 20!
Please join us on Feb. 20 at 12:30 p.m. EST, for a lunch time Twitter chat. Grab your lunch and join Managing Editor Laura Devaney and Associate Editor…
5 new findings about early childhood data use
A new survey reveals that most states cannot answer the most basic questions about early childhood care and education, including whether young children up to age 5 are…
10 vetted resources for education apps
Mobile apps are quickly redefining how the world interacts with information, and education apps are no exception, as they are quickly becoming the classroom’s number one learning resource.…
4 must-have iPad apps for librarians
Educational technology integration has become more and more prevalent in classrooms, from English classes to science labs--but what about the library? Switching from traditional textbooks to eBooks on…
New digital resource center aims to inspire student innovation
New resources from PBS keep digital learning in the spotlight all year long. The collection includes dozens of videos, lesson plans and more.
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2014 is turning out to be a great year for eSchool News filled with provocative op-eds and insightful analysis on the latest in education and innovation. We have…