3 things great teachers do with technology
Too often, we see teachers putting the proverbial cart before the horse. They find an app or tool they like, so they introduce it in their classroom. The…
Month: January 2015
This Superintendent is bringing internet to every student, like it or not
Superintendent Darryl Adams has turned a poor, rural district into a hotbed of innovation Few superintendents can claim to have ... Read more
Gaming, coding top students’ ed tech wish lists
Access to high-speed internet is among middle and high school students' top technology preferences, according to a CompTIA national survey of students and educators Fifty-six percent of surveyed…
App of the week: Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Classroom Edition
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
Amazon launches e-textbook publisher for educators
Amazon is rolling out a new e-textbook publishing service specifically for educators. Called Kindle Direct Publishing EDU, the self-publishing platform lets teachers create texts by marking up existing…
HP technology solutions aim to boost outcomes
As part of an effort to produce meaningful outcomes for students, teachers, and communities through the use of technology, HP has introduced assessment technology, hardware products, software bundles,…
5 keys to a successful STEM program at your school
Interested in making the jump to STEM learning at your school? Mine was too. As an elementary math magnet school for nearly two decades, Mound School was looking…
Meet Pecha Kucha, the Japanese presentations changing everything about PowerPoint
“Students, please remember to monotonously read every slide word-for-word when you present to the class.” Said no teacher ever. As I prepare for my presentation this week at…
Common Core, BYOD, assessments among districts’ budget priorities
An annual report based on two large-scale surveys of education decision-makers reveals that school technology budgets are growing stronger, school leaders are seeking Common Core-aligned instructional materials, and…
Seven 3D Printing STEM Projects To Do With Your Class
In this whitepaper learn how several schools – early education to high school level – utilize 3D printing in the classroom to help students develop valuable skills and…