6 steps to promote good digital citizenship for all students
By the time today’s digital natives enter high school, most of them have already been using devices, computers, the internet, and social media for years. They use these…
Month: March 2019
Why students’ emotional well-being in school is tied to their success
Alongside growing awareness about the benefits of social and emotional learning (SEL), new research from Microsoft demonstrates once again that emotional well-being in school is a strong predictor…
5 ways to promote & share edtech success
“Toot your own horn,” my dad often advised me. “The squeaky gate gets the oil.” The advice to self-aggrandize often went against my shy nature. As a school…
4 lies the system teaches school leaders about struggling readers
There are four lies/misconceptions about struggling readers that have become embedded in school systems, said Terrie Noland, vice president of educator initiatives at Learning Ally, during a recent…
How to tackle testing trauma in 4 effective ways
It’s that time of year again. Standardized testing is making its way throughout American schools, and with it, nerves are ramping up. Because high-stakes tests happen all year…
5 secrets for rolling out a successful 1:1 initiative
Classrooms have become increasingly tech-focused, though technology alone isn’t enough to change a classroom. Instead, it’s a mix of the right training, tools, and support. Powerful digital resources…
How we turned around our students’ confidence and scores
Hillsboro High School is part of the Hillsboro Independent School District in Hillsboro, Texas. It is a rural district that serves over 2,000 students on five campuses; 77 percent of…
Student safety management is more important than ever
Along with students' increased use of and reliance on technology comes another avenue to detect risks for harmful behavior or violent attacks. School safety management systems can play…
Transform your staff lounge to support teacher wellbeing
According to a study done by the University of Missouri, 93% of teachers are experiencing high levels of work-related stress. Mindfulness has already been proven to boost the…
Designing a K–5 robotics class from the ground up
As a former computer engineer with a background in applied math, I’m a firm proponent of STEM education. As a math teacher with 14 years of experience facilitating…