It’s not your grandfather’s SAT prep
From a rise in test-optional schools to redesigns that move away from being a test of “how well you can learn how to take the tests,” the last few…
Month: July 2018
App smackdown: 20 apps from ISTE 2018
Mobile devices are a key component in many classrooms, and apps go hand-in-hand with those mobile devices. When those apps ... Read more
5 resources to help students with information literacy
Information literacy skills top many lists of must-have abilities, especially in the age of fake news. Not all results in a Google search are legitimate--but how many of…
10 tools for blended schools
With many schools now practicing blended learning, it can be helpful for educators interested in blended-learning programs to know which edtech tools are being used. For over five…
Survey: Boys have waning interest in STEM careers
Boys' interest in STEM careers has dropped over the past year, while girls' interest remains the same, according to an annual survey from Junior Achievement and Ernst &…
Why design thinking isn’t just for techies
I was really intimidated when I first heard about design thinking. I also had a lot of questions: What is design thinking? Isn’t it just for techies? How…
App of the Week: Human Resource Machine EDU
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more
Got STEM funding? Here’s how to use it
Schools lack the resources they need to properly offer coding education to students. So it’s not surprising that U.S. employers have only been able to fill 10 percent of…
ISTE 2018 emphasizes AI in classrooms
A new partnership between ISTE and General Motors, announced during ISTE 2018 and explored during an ISTE panel session, examines how students are being prepared to work with…