May 2018 | eSchool News

Picture this! 4 steps to understanding copyright issues

May 31, 2018 by Diana Gill

Schools are using digital content more than ever before. They are relying on digital resources, open educational resources, and teacher-created content to support curricular goals. As more of…

Finding the money for SEL

December 13, 2018May 31, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

Effective social emotional learning (SEL) requires a thorough understanding of the student population’s needs, training to integrate SEL into everyday lessons, and the instructional resources. Although educators and…

10 apps for students with special needs

May 30, 2018 by Laura Ascione

High-quality, effective teachers know how to use technology to engage students and elevate their learning–-and they also know students of all abilities can use technology to assist with…

4 takeaways from the IMS Global Learning Impact Leadership Institute

May 30, 2018 by Barbara Nesbitt and Darlene Rankin

For K-12 education leaders working to create a more integrated, interoperable digital ecosystem, Learning Impact Leadership Institute was the place to be! This year’s conference attracted nearly 600 attendees…

6 questions (and answers!) to ask before moving to PBL

May 30, 2018 by John Larmer

Don’t jump into project-based learning (PBL) too quickly. But at some point you’ve got to just jump. Does that sound like conflicting advice? Let me explain. Some teachers…

7 lessons for surviving a tech upgrade

May 29, 2018 by Chris Cummings and Brett Williams

Several school district officials have told us they want to embrace our philosophy of empowering students and teachers through technology innovation, but lack the right infrastructure to support…

5 easy, low-cost ways to do AR & VR in your classroom

May 29, 2018 by Jaime Donally

Our classrooms are transforming—not just with new technology or furniture—but by completely transporting students to new places and experiences. Location, funding, and even reality are no longer limiting…

Measuring the hidden costs of OER

May 28, 2018 by Jennifer Gibson

Open educational resources (OER) have been promoted as a solution to the rising costs and scalability needs in education. The idea that free content can solve curriculum needs…

App of the Week: Kiddom

May 28, 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 ... Read more

Teachers may not be so hot on students’ use of digital devices for learning

May 28, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Close to half of teachers (42 percent) in a Gallup poll say they think digital devices have a "mostly helpful" impact on students' education, but they have less…

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

Month: May 2018

Picture this! 4 steps to understanding copyright issues

10 apps for students with special needs

4 takeaways from the IMS Global Learning Impact Leadership Institute

6 questions (and answers!) to ask before moving to PBL

7 lessons for surviving a tech upgrade

5 easy, low-cost ways to do AR & VR in your classroom

Measuring the hidden costs of OER

App of the Week: Kiddom

Teachers may not be so hot on students’ use of digital devices for learning

Oklahoma City Public Schools Announces TutorMe Partnership

Osmo From BYJU’s Names Peter Glovin Senior Vice President of Educational Sales

K-12 Districts Nationwide Expand Usage of ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement

Study: Instructional Mode Played No Significant Role in COVID-19-Related Learning Loss in Indiana Public Schools in 2020-21

Kansas’ Shawnee Mission School District Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Elementary Science Instruction

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