Traditional assessment rewards the wrong behaviors-here’s why
If you told me that students as young as first grade can learn to solve complex linear equations—an algebraic concept that generally isn’t taught until the seventh or…
Month: June 2017
9 reasons why today’s students are loving innovation-based courses
One of the most important aspects of reaching students in a meaningful way is the ability to keep them engaged and engrossed in their work. As digital natives,…
These edtech tools are perfect for hassle-free assessments
With the shift in education towards data-driven instruction, teachers spend inordinate amounts of time on assessments: checking for understanding, formative assessment, summative assessment, quizzes, tests, essays, research papers,…
Complex Integrations Simplified
Kimono makes it easy to securely share student information, including grades, amongst district software applications. Kimono’s standard-agnostic platform connects the ... Read more
Teachers: 3 ways technology can make learning visible, easily
John Hattie’s meta-study, Visible Learning (2009), changed the way we think about what works in the classroom. His analysis of 50,000 educational studies involving more than 80 million…
7 ways rural schools can sustain personalized learning
Rural schools could get a boost from personalized learning programs as they strive to meet unique challenges and help students succeed, according to new research. Attracting and retaining…
App of the Week: Modern music-maker for students
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
11 online summer camps to keep kids learning while school’s out
Virtual summer camps–where kids head to the computer instead of the pool or park–are a thing now. But don’t worry: ... Read more
How video cameras help improve classroom learning and campus safety
The topic of video cameras in the classroom has been brewing for years. Schools that have deployed cameras in public areas have experienced dramatic safety benefits. For example,…
3 tips for connecting students to internet resources during summer
Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Unfortunately,…
Inspiring: Technology flips a school’s culture from negative to positive
Technology has begun to transform how K-12 leaders track and manage student behavior, giving administrators real-time access to discipline information ... Read more
How can schools ensure a “return on instruction?”
[A portion of the following is an excerpt from the new ASCD book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s ... Read more
5 reasons why every school needs to brand NOW
It’s woven in every aspect of modern daily life, but branding isn’t new to the scene. Archeologists found branded wine ... Read more
Learn how this state is expanding off-campus connectivity for students
Challenges surrounding technology access remain significant obstacles today, and states often struggle to help students find internet connectivity outside of school. But in Minnesota, a new grant program…
The 3 major dos and don’ts of blended learning
With the goal of making the learning experience more personalized and individual, a growing number of schools have embraced the concept of blended learning. The transition from more…
Can traditional public schools win in an age of school choice? Yes—and here’s how
Public schools must ensure continued success in order to compete for students against charter schools, online learning, and other forms of education. Dissatisfied students, parents, and even staff…
Why you should include simulations in your STEM lessons
During my first year of teaching, a mentor teacher showed me interactive PhET simulations, and it changed my curriculum forever. To be honest, I was blown away by…
App of the Week: Screen recording made easy
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
