6 apps to build algebra skills
Many students begin school with a love of math, but stumble when they reach algebra. With the increasing prevalence of mobile learning, though, on-demand apps and resources can…
Month: November 2014
5 tips to create strong learning environments with iPads
EdTechTeacher’s first iPad Summit was held in Boston in November 2012, and one of the first magazine articles that came out about our the event was: “The iPads…
11 coding resources for the Hour of Code
Computer science skills are becoming more and more important to success in today’s economy, and this importance is highlighted during the annual Hour of Code. A number of…
PBS launches math series for kids in ‘Odd Squad’
Consider this math problem: PBS leaves the train station headed west under a full head of steam to find a new series to teach math to youngsters. Tim…
Teach your students the right way to Google
As in decades past, proper research methods are an essential skill for today’s students. At a time when most students (and adults, for that matter) are accustomed to…
Study reveals steps to kindergarten prep
An intervention that uses music and games to help preschoolers learn self-regulation skills is helping prepare at-risk children for kindergarten, a new study from Oregon State University shows.…
App of the Week: Preschool math with monkeys
Join the monkeys in their journey and help them solve math problems to keep their space ship fueled up for their new explorations!
edX joins ConnectED efforts with PD courses for teachers
Answering President Obama's call to help schools embrace technology and digital learning in U.S. classrooms, edX will offer professional development courses for teachers. As part of ConnectEd, edX…
10 steps to promoting diversity in gaming
The key to successfully using games for education, say experts, is in promoting a diverse “ecosystem” of gameplay complete with codes of conduct.
Study demonstrates math program’s impact on students
Just one year of education technology in classrooms can move a school that was performing at the 50th percentile in the state up to the 66th percentile in…
Preparing for Success with online assessments
With the move to state-mandated online assessments, decisions about hardware, network infrastructure, professional development, and community outreach have never been more important. Please see how ACER, through GovConnection,…
Enhance your classrooms 1:1 technology
Enhance your students classroom learning experience with the right Tablet accessories. With so many choices and options it is challenging to ensure your classroom technology is being used…
#Gamergate—and what it means for gaming in education
Games, but especially games for education, need to allow for gender equality and freedom of expression, say gaming experts.
‘Let it Code’ with Frozen-inspired coding
On Nov. 19, Code.org unveiled a computer science tutorial featuring heroines Anna and Elsa from The Walt Disney Company’s film “Frozen.” The tutorial kicks off the second annual…
8 special education communication apps
Technology facilitates faster and easier communication for everyone, and it plays a unique role in helping students with special needs develop important verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Here,…
New York Times launches in-school, K-12 subscriptions
The New York Times recently launched NYTimes.com In-School Access, a new digital subscription offering for K-12 institutions. The subscription offers full web access to NYtimes.com on any device…
Multi-state K-12 collaborative seeks proposals for OER
The K–12 OER Collaborative, an initiative led by a group of 11 states with the goal of creating comprehensive, high-quality, open educational resources, is releasing a Request for…
4 ways to create a successful hybrid school
Several of our high schools in Poudre School District (PSD), Fort Collins, Colorado, serve more than 2,000 students each, and for the vast majority, these are positive places…
Google, gaming, and going mobile: Today’s 5 tech trends
A few years ago the education world found itself entranced by the iPad, a powerful tablet that promised to revolutionize one-to-one programs and revitalize teacher engagement with technology…
FCC proposes $1.5B E-rate increase
The federal E-rate program could see a $1.5 billion increase if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approves a proposal set forth by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler on Nov.…
Online assessments a challenge for states rethinking Common Core
Receiving a mandate to support Common Core assessments can be challenging enough for a district IT team, but what happens when your state is yo-yo’ing on Common Core…
App of the Week: Get a little ‘brainly’
Got a problem with homework? Get the Brainly app and ask questions about what's causing you trouble.
Georgia district extends free broadband to Title I schools
Through a partnership with wireless service provider Kajeet, Georgia's Fayette County Schools are offering mobile broadband coverage to students in the district’s Title I schools. Partnering with 47…
Schools gain free gaming with SimCityEDU
Partnership between game developer and ed-tech company grants free gaming access for 2014-2015 school year Nonprofit developer GlassLab will partner ... Read more
5 Twitter hashtags you should be searching
Social media remains a game-changer in education. Through platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, students are able to collaborate on projects or discussions about assignments. Educators connect with…
Companies partner on digital safety initiative
Intel Security, in partnership with Discovery Education, on Nov. 13 announced the Intel Security Digital Safety Program, a three-year national education initiative designed to teach children to “Think…
Digital Bytes zeroes in on digital citizenship, media consumption
Today's increasingly mobile and connected world presents both opportunities and challenges for students and educators. On one hand, students have the ability to connect with peers and experts…
6 tools for parent-teacher collaboration
Educators know that students’ home lives play an integral role in their academic success. Communication between teachers and parents makes it easier for educators to understand the outside…
Can BYOD be a reality?
We have all heard the term BYOD/BYOT and many of us have even implemented such a program in our institutions. The thought of offsetting district expenditures by having…
Chicago expands instructional services for educators
Teachscape has been selected by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) as an approved provider of instructional services aligned to the district’s REACH Framework for Teaching. By using Teachscape Focus…
7 reasons digital equity is a social justice issue
Digital access and digital equity continue to present a challenge to educators. Meeting that challenge is more important than ever, because, as many stakeholders say, digital equity is…
Nov. 13 virtual field trip highlights copper mining
Discovery Education, a provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, and Freeport-McMoRan, an international natural resource company, ... Read more
Digital textbooks a worthwhile frustration, Miami-Dade teachers say
Despite challenges, digital textbooks offer far-reaching benefits, according to educators No one is putting pen to paper in Nadia Zananiri’s ... Read more
4 strategies to build strong teacher leadership
School leaders take on many forms, including students, support staff, and teachers. Building strong teacher leaders helps support a positive and high-achieving school culture, and one of the…
Six tips for classroom technology success
The LEGO Education Advisory Panel (LEAP) advises LEGO Education, the education division within the LEGO group, on how to meet the needs of educators and students. The panel…
Institute for Student Achievement Holds Inaugural Superintendents’ Conference
Institute for Student Achievement Holds Inaugural Superintendents’ Conference Education experts and district leaders meet to share research, practices and solutions ... Read more
POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVES ACCREDITATION AWARD FROM COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
WIN Learning’s Web-Based Career Readiness System is the foundation of district’s career program Kingston, Tenn. – Nov. 10, 2014 – ... Read more
MimioMobile App with MimioStudio Classroom Software Selected as Best Upgraded Product in Tech & Learning Magazine’s Awards of Excellence Program
Cambridge, MA – Nov. 10, 2014 – – Mimio, a global leader in interactive teaching technologies, announced today that its ... Read more
