6 reasons we’re using a student safety platform
When we started talking about a 1:1 computing initiative, one of the biggest concerns we heard from administrators, community members, and parents was, how were we going to…
Month: July 2019
These 2 things can guide your change management
There are a number of old sayings about learning to understand another by walking in their shoes, moccasins, or sandals. Since those sayings cross quite a few cultures…
How educator micro-credentials support PL
All educators are lifelong learners, whether they’re figuring out how to incorporate the latest edtech device into their lessons or researching bios on NBA players to help a…
4 reasons to unleash your math resources
Today’s supplemental solutions don’t allow district leaders or teachers much flexibility. Much like “one size fits all” training is no longer relevant to the world’s workforce, today’s static…
5 new strategies to integrate digital content into classroom instruction
For the past decade of my career, I’ve worked to empower and inspire educators in their use of digital content and technology. From teaching educators in graduate level…
Getting the most from collaboration tools
Communication and collaboration are not the same thing. There are many tools that allow educators and administrators to talk to each other, but to take advantage of edtech’s…
Here’s how to put coding and robotics programs in K-8 classrooms
Coding and robotics programs in classrooms reflect how integral technology is in our lives. Educators like Angie Kalthoff, a technology integrationist in St. Cloud, MN, and Ann Bartel,…
7 strategies to navigate a tech upgrade
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…
6 reasons to support K-5 coding
In many districts, students still get their first introduction to computer science and coding in middle school or high school. That timing, argues John Pearce, is all wrong.…
Learn how school districts gain spending transparency and boost morale
School districts face urgent issues, from student safety to teacher evaluations, but perhaps the most critical problem involves mismanaged spending. ... Read more