Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…
Month: August 2016
This immersive VR platform was designed with education in mind
A new virtual reality program, designed in part for educators, is giving a whole new meaning to the virtual classroom. ... Read more
5 tips for staying on the right side of federal safety regulations
In “Securing the Connected Classroom: Technology Planning to Keep Students Safe,” authors Abbie H. Brown, Ph.D., and Tim D. Green, ... Read more
New partnership expands video content management
Sterling Partners’ Education Opportunity Fund, a fund focused on partnering with purpose-driven companies and leaders who foster innovation within the ... Read more
CodeCombat adds game, web development to coding platform
CodeCombat, which offers an engaging platform for helping kids learn computer science (CS), has significantly enhanced its platform in time ... Read more
Kaplan Test Prep launches free live PSAT prep
For many high school students, the PSAT/NMSQT® is more than practice for the SAT® or ACT® — it’s the first ... Read more
Ultimaker unveils Pioneer Program, promoting 3D printing in education
Ultimaker, a 3D printer manufacturer, announced the official launch of the Ultimaker Pioneer Program. The scheme introduces 3D printing and ... Read more
How can the U.S. increase teacher diversity?
Public schools often encounter diversity challenges. Minority students make up almost half of all public school students, but minority teachers account for only 18 percent of the teacher…
App of the Week: Free STEM app all about the watershed
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
Could this new observation method boost behavioral and academic outcomes?
A new method of observing and measuring interactions between students and teachers could have interesting impacts on academic achievement. Research has shown that interactions between students and teaching…
These 7 keys are helping one district better prepare its students
In any given third-grade classroom, you can find a student who is reading at a level far beyond their age, and another who is still working on letter…
6 tips from personalized learning innovators leading change
A new conference and report reveal the top change management strategies driving today's new education models like blended and personalized learning. Step one: Embrace the fact that you…
The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind
Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting news and thought-provoking developments from the past week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here, though,…
6 ways teaching is changing for a digital world
Educator Ann McMullan shares her advice for innovative teaching. The lesson? Learn to embrace change.
Majority of teachers avoid classroom social media
Eighty-six percent of teachers in a recent survey say they have not incorporated social media into their classrooms, and of ... Read more
S.C. districts access digital literacy tools for free
To empower students in school districts across South Carolina with digital literacy skills, Learning.com announced the Palmetto Digital Literacy Program (PDLP), in partnership with the South Carolina Education…
How teacher voice can improve professional development
Teachers didn't like our professional development so we changed it. How did we know? We asked them.
Marketplace trend update: 5 ed-tech developments
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…
Schools earn national privacy designation
Seven school systems, both urban and rural, have received a new CoSN seal, which recognizes a commitment to ensuring the privacy and security of student data.
3 ways to make classrooms more interactive
Educators who want to reach students who favor interactive communication know that integrating digital tools into their lesson plans can be an effective strategy, and many have incorporated…
New CTE bill creates new routes to credentialing
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) introduced a bill to give more high school students the opportunity to take career and technical education college courses…
Getting struggling students to read requires both data and compassion
Too many teachers simply move students along from one grade to the next to be kind, without checking for mastery of skills. Can the impartiality data help?
Back-to-school GoFundMe promotion gives every classroom a $50 bonus
In addition to the tissues and graphing calculators on most school supplies lists, teachers might consider something new -- a small cash donation. For its relatively-new back-to-school promotion,…
Study.com selected by Department of Education for EQUIP experiment
Study.com, in partnership with Thomas Edison State University and Quality Matters, has been selected to participate in the Department of ... Read more
Kids Discover Online unveils custom assessments feature
Kids Discover, a provider of engaging science and social studies curriculum, announced that its interactive digital library, Kids Discover Online, ... Read more
Pearson unveils Beta-4
Pearson has unveiled the Beta-4, the latest revision of a nonverbal measure of cognitive abilities in adults, originally developed by the ... Read more
The Virtual High School, Quincy College announce dual credit program
The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.), a nonprofit empowering schools with online learning programs, is announcing its new dual credit ... Read more
Edmodo Envoys program connects local communities of educators through TeachUps
Education network Edmodo has launched its latest professional development program for teachers, Edmodo Envoys. The program is designed to help teachers find ... Read more
Teachers want more support in early education communication
While almost all educators feel support of parents with children younger than school age is important, only 23 percent of educators have sufficient tools to do so, according…
App of the Week: Free STEM lessons for every subject
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
7 new standards for excellent online learning leadership
As online learning evolves from amateur experimentation to a mainstream professional entity on campus, new standards for quality online learning leadership are emerging in order to not only…
The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind
Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting news and thought-provoking developments from the past week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here, though,…
Scholastic, ASCD launch 3-day PD for district-wide literacy improvement
The inaugural three-day Literacy Leaders’ Institute, hosted by Scholastic and ASCD, begins September 22-24, 2016. This new, professional learning opportunity brings together the expertise of both leading organizations…
9 ways to improve your district’s digital leadership
The importance of digital learning is, by now, a no-brainer. But as schools and classrooms across the nation use digital strategies to engage students and boost achievement, digital…
5 useful tips to get the most out of virtual field trips
To help educators save time, we’ve put together a quick recap on how to prepare for your next virtual field ... Read more
Google adds new features to Classroom, Forms, and more Copy
As back-to-school approaches, Google has just released a grab-bag of new features aimed at K-12 educators—mostly upgrades to existing Google ... Read more
Survey: K-12 gaming use has doubled in the last six years
Gaming is growing, that's for sure. We read about it in survey results, we hear about game-based learning in conference sessions and during webinars, and we stumble across…