How is the E-rate impacting learning?
In the beginning, E-rate focused principally on telephone service, which was the most basic and universal way individuals communicated 20 years ago. While the focus on communication has…
Month: October 2017
E-Rate Survival FAQs
What (and who) is E-rate? E-rate is a US Federal Program for funding telecom and technology in K-12 schools and ... Read more
Should K-12 schools teach financial literacy? The answer is yes-here’s how
Financial literacy, and the role of K-12 schools in promoting it, is getting lots of attention these days. To date, some states have developed standards for teaching financial…
Professor: The 3 innovative skills we’re giving new teachers and why
P-12 schools see a wide variety of technology in use, from overhead projectors and transparencies, to wired computer labs, mobile ... Read more
Blog: Dysart Unified School District Prepares Students for the 21st Century
A few years ago, former Secretary of Education, Richard Riley, said of teachers and schools, “ We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist, using…
This no-brainer tool combats teacher turnover
Teacher turnover has an impact on all stakeholders in the school environment, and research shows that students struggle to perform well in schools with turnover year after year.…
App of the Week: Making politics fun with sims
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more
Video of the Week: Discover the learning in ANY game
Ed. note: Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech ... Read more
Report: Which districts show a higher OER adoption-and why?
Only one-third of school districts said they are aware of both the term "open educational resources" (OER) and its licensing, according to a report from the Babson Survey…
7 must-knows from blended learning’s early adopters
Earlier this year, the Highlander Institute, The Learning Accelerator and the Christensen Institute teamed up to bring together a conference on blended and personalized learning in Providence, R.I.…
Poll: How has technology impacted the future of work?
A majority of Americans would like to see technology companies take a more active role in improving U.S. education by creating apprenticeship programs and providing more technology resources,…
Curriculum trend: 4 ways to become more competency-based
Why are students engaged in this work? What is driving the teacher’s feedback and next steps? If asked, the teacher would explain the goals of the unit and…
5 signs of a tech-friendly district
The efficiencies afforded us by technology can play a central role in a district’s mission. That’s not to say we need to overwhelm our parents, students, and employees…
Future-forward: How to incorporate the 5th ‘C’ of 21st Century learning
Many of you are familiar with the four C’s of the 21st-century learning framework: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. But step back for a second and remember…
6 grants to support edtech and educational innovation
When it comes to schools’ and districts’ ability to implement new technology tools and programs, cost and shrinking budgets are consistently identified as top barriers to implementation. And…
4 ways to customize classroom goals for students
Every student is different. There are various external and internal factors that may affect the pace of a student’s learning. ... Read more
Where will STEM education be in 5 years?
In 2015, there were nearly 8.6 million STEM jobs in the United States, and that number is growing every year. In fact, STEM job growth in the past…
Does your district’s broadband measure up?
A free tool from nonprofit EducationSuperHighway is intended to help district technology leaders compare broadband and connectivity information with other districts nearby and across the nation. Compare &…
These SEL strategies address bullying behavior
Positive school culture and strong relationships are the underpinnings of high academic achievement. We know that bullying can impact school culture and climate, and we also know that…
App of the Week: Make every week a science week!
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more
9 things superintendents can do to empower leadership
School leadership is never an easy task, and throwing in changing technology and the move to digital teaching and learning can prove challenging for even the best superintendents.…
3 ways crowdfunding is reshaping the US edtech landscape
Nowadays, crowdfunding is one of the more popular ways to raise money. A community of backers or ‘the crowd’ contribute ... Read more
U.S. public wants more life skills for students
The American public wants more than academic quality from its local public schools--career skills classes, licensing and certificate programs, and technology and engineering classes are increasingly identified as…
7 beginner’s steps in digital citizenship for any district
How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? To begin with, creativity, flexibility and strong goals are a must.
5 ways educational games improve learning, according to teachers
When teachers used digital educational games in the classroom, students raised test scores by more than half a letter grade in only three weeks, according to a study…
Identifying wolves among sheep in the age of student cyberbullying
It's sad news when research centers can't agree on whether cyberbullying affects one-in-three, one-in-four, or one-in-five teens. It isn't the specific number that's important; it's the fact that…
6 musts when selecting an A+ identity and access management solution
With IT becoming an important part of the classroom, choosing an IAM solution that can meet all these demands is crucial for the day-to-day function of schools and…
3 ways the modern school is becoming more like the modern workplace
As the office has evolved to allow a more creative and collaborative workplace, many educators have taken note, bringing those same features to classrooms, school libraries, lunchrooms and…
ISTE issues Digital Citizenship Week challenge
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) will leverage Digital Citizenship Week (Oct. 16-20) to raise awareness of the importance of teaching digital citizenship to students of…
App of the Week: A game of meaning
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more
Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week this week!
Internet safety, online communication, digital footprint, strategic searching, copyright and fair use--these days, “tech skills” encompass so much more than simply learning to type and download files. Across…
Why protecting students at school is much more than just internet monitoring
The use of technology in schools has provided students with a whole new way to connect and communicate with each other and their teachers, in addition to being…
How our school is personalizing learning through co-teaching
Greenwood College School is a not-for-profit, independent, grade 7 to 12 school with about 450 students and about 60 teachers. We focus not only on academic achievement, but…
Teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials” for a 1:1 Classroom
Technology is an incredible resource for learning. It connects us to people all over the world, it enables us to find answers to our questions with the click…
6 paths to innovation under ESSA
The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a marked departure from its much-maligned predecessor, No Child Left Behind, and it puts much more power in states' hands.…
New AI tool helps teachers tackle math
As the new school year begins, elementary school teachers are now able to access a new, free online artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to strengthen their math instruction…
Adaptive literacy? 3 must-knows for teachers and admin about adaptive learning
The use of differentiated instruction to individualize each student’s learning experience is becoming more common in today’s elementary classrooms, but creating meaningful differentiation for a typical class of…
These easy intervention strategies can help struggling readers thrive
Finding patterns and honing in on struggling readers' skill deficits will quickly point educators to the appropriate intervention.
IT leaders expect steady increase in digital materials
Technology leaders at the K-12 and higher ed levels said they expect more digital learning tools in their schools and on their campuses, but they also expressed concerns…