April 2018

How to get students interested in STEM

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 by Erika Angle

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are not just important topics for school children—they are essential to our culture. These fields help the environment, revolutionize healthcare, innovate our…

Blended Learning

Getting started with blended learning

May 14, 2018April 30, 2018 by Raymond Steinmetz

Last school year, our school started a one-to-one Chromebook initiative for the sixth grade. That meant our incoming seventh-graders would not only have Chromebooks, they would know how…

Edtech Trends

App of the Week: Construct 3

January 25, 2023April 30, 2018 by Common Sense Education

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more

Blended Learning

Overcoming my fears

May 14, 2018April 30, 2018 by Raymond Steinmetz

Teaching is a personal endeavor. Each and every classroom we walk into is different and exudes the personality of the teacher within. Because education is so personal and…

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7 important considerations for virtual reality

April 27, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Virtual reality has a growing number of applications in the classroom, but experts in a new report caution that the technology should be used carefully with students' still-developing…

District Management

How to design a school of the future

April 27, 2018 by Jeff McCoy

Several years ago, Greenville County Schools in South Carolina took an innovative approach to designing a new middle school to be named for our former superintendent, Dr. Phinnize…

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6 helpful videos for coding, STEM, and more

April 26, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Videos have many benefits in the classroom--if they're engaging, informative, and inspiring, they can appeal to students of different learning styles. They're also valuable tools for educators who…

STEM & STEAM

3 keys to filling the STEM pipeline

April 25, 2018 by Rob Lamb

Many educators are familiar with the research suggesting the demand for employees in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. For instance, the nonpartisan New American Economy…

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5 insightful webinars for Autism Awareness Month

April 25, 2018 by Laura Ascione

A typical school day can be difficult for students with autism. They often struggle with communication and transitions, and crowded school hallways and different class schedules present challenges.…

Blended Learning

Here’s what you missed at BPLC18, the Blended & Personalized Learning Conference

April 24, 2018 by Matthew Joseph, Ed.D.

Earlier this month, the Highlander Institute, the Christensen Institute, and the Learning Accelerator held a three-day event called the 2018 Blended & Personalized Learning Conference. Attendees saw blended…

STEM & STEAM

Makerspace tips and advice from the front lines

April 30, 2018April 24, 2018 by Julia Ottesen

Maker culture is thriving in schools and public libraries across the United States and beyond. From challenges to success stories, no two makerspaces are alike, and maker facilitators…

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How do I share something difficult with my colleague?

April 30, 2018April 24, 2018 by Jennifer Abrams

Something happened. Your colleague said something you found a bit harsh or inappropriate. Something inaccurate or uncalled for. She said it to you. Or to a student. Gulp.…

App of the Week

App of the Week: Google Classroom

April 23, 2018 by Common Sense Education

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more

District Management

5 ways tech + education can change the world

April 23, 2018 by Tae Yoo

Twenty years ago, Cisco recognized a shift toward a knowledge-based economy. We felt it was important that everyone have an opportunity to participate in this economy—and that education,…

STEM & STEAM

How we developed a personalized PBL model for STEM

May 7, 2019April 20, 2018 by Levent Sakar

How can schools and districts prepare students for college and careers in STEM? Is it by asking them to passively read a textbook or listen to a teacher…

STEM & STEAM

3 budget-friendly ways to take science learning outside

April 20, 2018 by Barbara Huth

As teachers, we're always trying to find new and exciting ways to make our class content more relevant and engaging for our students. Fortunately, science offers many connections…

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Can today’s new technologies totally revamp learning?

April 19, 2018 by Laura Ascione

As wearable technology, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) become more mainstream and more available to educators, many innovators are looking at how combining such technologies can…

District Management

Bringing the 5 Cs into your classroom

April 19, 2018 by Gregory Firn

The learning spectrum is broad: On one end, there’s the student who loves a challenge; at the other exists one who consistently doubts his or her ability to…

STEM & STEAM

Computers may help K-8 math teachers understand students’ thought processes

April 18, 2018 by Leslie Morris

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Cornell University Computing and Information Sciences researchers are working on computer software that may help K-8 math teachers with grading math assignments. Researchers will present their research at…

Creating 21st Century Learning Environments

What research says about virtual reality in classrooms

April 18, 2018 by Tanner Higgin

While we've been inundated over the past few years with the promises and potentials of virtual reality (VR), it's been tough to slice through the hype to find…

STEM & STEAM

K-12 computer science education makes strides

April 17, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Efforts to ramp up computer science education in K-12 schools have intensified across the nation, and with good cause--most future jobs will require some form of computational thinking.…

eClassroom News

How does culture impact our ability to learn?

October 22, 2020April 17, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

When educators think about diversity in the classroom, culture may be one of the characteristics that crosses their mind. But as they select their curriculum and develop their…

5 ways to ensure cultural inclusivity

April 30, 2018April 16, 2018 by Tyson J. Smith

Have you ever wondered what goes into developing curriculum? The audience that Reading Horizons serves is diverse, and our footprint has grown significantly in the last decade as…

District Management

The best edtech PD isn’t about technology

April 16, 2018 by Thuan Nguyen

Schools and districts spend billions on edtech, even while questions continue to swirl around whether such investments yield solid returns. Few companies can reliably ensure the educational outcomes…

App of the Week

App of the Week: Adobe Capture CC

April 16, 2018 by Common Sense Education

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

How to integrate emotional intelligence into the classroom

December 13, 2018April 13, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

Social-emotional learning. Character education. Bullying prevention. These programs all fall under the larger umbrella of emotional intelligence (EQ)—the ability to manage one’s feelings and interact positively with other…

eClassroom News

Want to improve literacy in your school? Here’s how

April 12, 2018 by Raúl Ayala

Last year, Chemawa Middle School faced a huge literacy need. We are a Title I school in Riverside, Calif., and state assessment data showed that 62 percent of…

District Management

Pay attention! 5 ways to improve your students’ attention spans

April 12, 2018 by Cory Armes

Paying attention sounds easy. But is it really? How many times have we reprimanded students for not paying attention? Attention is the ability to focus on information and…

Classroom Innovations

A tale of two competency-based districts

April 11, 2018 by Caroline Gordon Messenger and Felice Hybert

Districts around the country are moving away from teaching models based on lectures and textbooks—but transition isn’t always simple. Creating a competency-based or mastery-based environment requires re-thinking everything,…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Tech holds great promise for students with autism

January 25, 2023April 11, 2018 by Julia Ottesen

Research indicates that due to a heightened interest in visual materials combined with strong visual processing capabilities, many individuals with autism benefit from using technology. From devices to…

District Management

Beyond ESSA: How to use your data to make informed decisions

April 10, 2018 by Mike English

The deadline has passed for states to submit final Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plans. Now it’s up to school districts to figure out how to capture and…

STEM & STEAM

Girls and STEM: A female engineer shares her path

April 26, 2018April 10, 2018 by Sydney Guillory

Many people leave Disney World dreaming of becoming a princess, but when I experienced Disney for the first time as a three-year-old, I left the parks with a…

21st Century Skills

How we built an ePortfolio platform for our district

April 9, 2018 by Nate Davis

As technology increasingly sweeps through classrooms, it is crucial that educators capitalize on digital tools that will allow them to effectively engage students and set those students up…

District Management

Districts turn to tech to prevent school violence

April 9, 2018 by Laura Ascione

School violence regularly occupies news headlines, turning students into activists as they demand gun control and call on lawmakers and ... Read more

App of the Week

App of the Week: Albert

April 9, 2018 by Common Sense Education

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more

eClassroom News

3 tips to help inspire self-reflection in teachers

April 6, 2018 by Anthony Fitzpatrick

As the supervisor of instruction in Haddon Township School District in New Jersey, I would love to be able to give my teachers feedback every week. Feedback is…

District Management

Want to put your data into action? Here’s how!

April 6, 2018 by Brian Sharp

Classroom assessments represented a nearly $1.6 billion market in 2017, and that market is expected to grow by 30 percent through 2020. In fact, classroom assessment now makes…

How to get students interested in STEM

Getting started with blended learning

App of the Week: Construct 3

Overcoming my fears

7 important considerations for virtual reality

How to design a school of the future

6 helpful videos for coding, STEM, and more

3 keys to filling the STEM pipeline

5 insightful webinars for Autism Awareness Month

Here’s what you missed at BPLC18, the Blended & Personalized Learning Conference

Makerspace tips and advice from the front lines

How do I share something difficult with my colleague?

App of the Week: Google Classroom

How we developed a personalized PBL model for STEM

3 budget-friendly ways to take science learning outside

Can today’s new technologies totally revamp learning?

Bringing the 5 Cs into your classroom

Computers may help K-8 math teachers understand students’ thought processes

What research says about virtual reality in classrooms

K-12 computer science education makes strides

How does culture impact our ability to learn?

5 ways to ensure cultural inclusivity

App of the Week: Adobe Capture CC

How to integrate emotional intelligence into the classroom

Want to improve literacy in your school? Here’s how

Pay attention! 5 ways to improve your students’ attention spans

A tale of two competency-based districts

Tech holds great promise for students with autism

Girls and STEM: A female engineer shares her path

How we built an ePortfolio platform for our district

Districts turn to tech to prevent school violence

App of the Week: Albert

3 tips to help inspire self-reflection in teachers

Want to put your data into action? Here’s how!

Discovery Education and LIV Golf Launch Multi-Year Partnership Reaching Half a Million Students Worldwide with STEM and Life Skills

New Lenovo Legion Partnership Gives Schools an Edge in Their Esports Programs

Rise Vision Introduces New Screen Sharing Feature to Enhance Collaboration and Engagement

Avantis Education’s ClassVR Wins Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2024 Award

IXL and Montgomery County Public Schools Expand Partnership to Enhance Secondary Math Education

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