March 2020

3 ways STEM learning speaks to the future of work

March 12, 2020 by Christine McDonnell

Learn how educators are using STEM learning to frame their classrooms around student success now—and in the future

To succeed in college and the workplace, students require a solid foundation in STEM. Experience in these subjects does not only benefit aspiring scientists and engineers--it’s essential for…

District Management

4 common barriers to accessible content for all students

March 8, 2021March 12, 2020 by Steven M. Baule

Icons demonstrate digital accessibility, including accessible content for all students.

This summer, many faculty will work on developing or revising curricular content for their courses. One of the keys in developing new digital materials is verifying that those…

District Management

How schools can cope during a pandemic

March 16, 2020March 11, 2020 by John Baker

Schools are turning to digital and online learning for uninterrupted learning as the coronavirus closes schools

By now, we are all familiar with the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, and have suddenly learned more about epidemiological terms like vectors, latency periods, and mortality rates than…

District Management

The state of student safety

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by Jeff Patterson

Student safety is paramount--and schools can, and should, do more to ensure the mental and physical wellbeing of all students

District administrators are under immense pressure from parents to keep their children safe and are investing money in school safety initiatives. Communities have shifted from the belief that…

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5 digital learning trends for 2020

March 10, 2020 by Laura Ascione

A report takes a look at some of the digital learning tools and strategies shaping the next calendar year, like this student sitting in the library with a tablet.

Digital learning puts the best edtech tools and strategies into the hands of highly-qualified and trained educators who know how to transform learning for students. Digital learning tools…

District Management

5 ways a centralized LMS can support UDL

March 10, 2020 by Nick Williams

Young students gather with a teacher and learn, as the school's centralized LMS supports UDL.

Applicable to every student in every classroom, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles of offering multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement help teachers leverage…

AR & VR in the Classroom

Taking the classroom into the world with VR and AR

December 7, 2022March 9, 2020 by Lyron Bentovim

For younger students, immersive experiences such as VR and AR aren't simply commonplace--they're expected

Generation Z (people born from mid-1990s to 2010s) and Generation Alpha (those born between 2010s and mid-2020s) grew up surrounded ... Read more

District Management

10 resources to keep learning going during the coronavirus

March 18, 2020March 7, 2020 by Laura Ascione

The coronavirus has sparked concerns about student health, school closures, and how to continue learning

As confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, grow daily, administrators and teachers are faced with the daunting challenge of maintaining learning while also taking extraordinary precautions…

STEM & STEAM

5 STEM grants worth a look

March 6, 2020 by Laura Ascione

Check out these classroom STEM grants if you or your school are in need of a funding boost or additional resources.

Most schools grapple with budget restrictions and funding frustrations–and that’s where classroom grants, including STEM grants, can be just what the doctor ordered. Related content: Using title funds…

STEM & STEAM

Using title funds for STEM curriculum

March 6, 2020 by Christine McDonnell

Education initiatives are continually adapting to new trends, policies, and opportunities. Yet, funding is a consistent roadblock when teachers and administrators attempt to expand the resources--especially the STEM…

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Working against teacher burnout

March 5, 2020 by Michele Israel

Here are some ways to avoid teacher burnout and employee burnout.

Sometimes, teaching is more like bombardment: Grading hundreds of essays, placating disgruntled parents, accommodating learning needs, sweating out the principals’ nerve-wracking classroom observation. And then there are the…

STEM & STEAM

‘Green’ school buildings can serve as 3D textbooks

March 5, 2020 by MU College of Education

MU researchers examine impact of sustainable 'green' school buildings on ecological literacy

Nearly 40 percent of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions come from buildings, according to the United Nations Environment Program. As non-renewable resources become more scarce, some school…

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Tips to help IT teams manage digital transformation

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 by Peter Newton

District IT teams are tasked with protecting distributed education networks from attacks, while at the same time enabling digital growth.

From educators, IT teams, and school administrators to parents and students, nearly everyone with a stake in the education industry is aware of the promise new digital technologies…

District Management

10 reasons edtech works sometimes, but not all the time

March 6, 2020March 4, 2020 by Laura Ascione

School culture, competing priorities, and teacher agency among the contextual variables selected for further research by the EdTech Genome Project, like these students sitting working on laptops and tablets.

There are a number of factors—10, to be specific—that have a sizeable impact on the success (or failure) of edtech implementations. The EdTech Genome Project, a collaborative effort…

Online & Hybrid Learning

15 online tools for teachers and students

January 25, 2023March 3, 2020 by Fazreen Razeek

Need some classroom inspiration? Check out one of these online tools and see if it sparks your creativity or drive.

In the age of technology, it’s important to use the plethora of apps, online tools, and learning platforms to our advantage, and not just use technology for technology's…

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5 complex district challenges for CEOs

March 3, 2020 by John Connolly and Michael Arensdorff

Tech leaders have their plates full--here's how many of them view some of the most stubborn district challenges, like this frustrated woman at a computer.

CTOs juggle countless district challenges—they have many high-profile systems, implementations, and changes they manage each year. At times, some of the biggest headaches are the low-priority projects that…

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10 priorities for K-12 IT leaders

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by Laura Ascione

With increased data and connectivity come threats to school networks and a focus on equity--and K-12 IT leaders have their plates full managing these challenges, and more.

School districts are moving to highly digital ecosystems, and K-12 IT leaders have more and more to manage to ensure that teaching and learning can go on uninterrupted…

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