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