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…

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

AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Winners Announced

Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award

CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership

SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development

Frontline Education Releases Inaugural K-12 Lens Survey Report To Guide K-12 Decision-Making

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