How our students avoided the ‘COVID slide’
When the pandemic forced schools to shut down this spring, ensuring that our nearly 250 students remained fully engaged in learning from home was a significant challenge. A…
Month: July 2020
An integration specialist meets students–and teachers–where they’re comfortable
How has your school shifted to a remote learning model? We actually started planning for remote learning a couple of years ago. We wanted to be prepared in…
Aver launches advanced AI auto tracking distance learning camera
AVer Information Inc., the award-winning provider of video collaboration solutions and education technology solutions, announced today the launch of the ... Read more
5 ways the homework gap is worse for students of color
School districts dealt with the sudden move to remote learning due to COVID-19 in different ways--some were more prepared and shipped devices out to students in record time,…
Distance learning for students with dyslexia
As the dyslexia coordinator for my district, I’m a big believer in individualized, in-person interventions. So much of the support we offer our students with dyslexia is centered…
Klassroom, the first parent-teacher communication app designed specifically for elementary schools
Klassroom, the Paris-based company that reinvents parent-teacher communication in pre-kindergarten and all elementary school grades, just raised a $3 million ... Read more
Flinn Scientific Launches New Solutions to Support Hands-on Science in Any Learning Environment
Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of science lab materials and safety and STEM solutions for the K-16 education market, is ... Read more
Promethean Joins Google for Education Partner Program
Global education technology provider, Promethean®, announced that it has become a Google for Education Partner, integrating its ClassFlow® software with Google Classroom ... Read more
You’re invited: Learn how to enhance safety and communications in your school
Register Now Safety is a critical component of any K-12 school, and a key part of safety is having the ... Read more
Assessment in 2020: How data will mitigate COVID-related learning losses
In normal times, a discussion about the future of assessment might look five years ahead to talk about the prospects of more authentic computer-aided assessments or potential developments…
Online research program offers first ever covid-19 independent study
Pioneer Academics, the college-accredited online research program for high school students, has launched Pioneer Open Summer Study (POSS), a free ... Read more
Survey Shows Over 80% of Parents Are Future-Proofing Kids
Osmo’s latest parent survey reinforces what most parents already knew–that coding skills and STEAM education are a desirable means to ... Read more
Audio-Visual Furniture Line with Release of Slim-Footprint, Adjustable Lectern
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin – lecturers have to function within many environments. Yet there is an increased expectation for use of ... Read more
Innovative Tablet and Headphone Charging Station
The new charging station was designed to support the use of audio accessories in the learning environment and to help ... Read more
A device in every hand during COVID-19
For Sandra Paul, Director of of Information Technology at the Township of Union Public Schools in Northern New Jersey, the goal is simple—every one of the 7,200 kids…
15 skills students need for success — and how to teach them
21st century skills. Social and emotional learning skills. “Soft” skills. Whatever you choose to call them, there is a set of skills that are essential for success in…
Free classes and practice problems in over 200 subjects
Many K-12 schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More closings are sure to come. In response, Varsity Tutors, founded ... Read more
Forces Join To Grant the Wishes of More Than 500 Classrooms Nationwide
My Wish For U.S., the digital platform that invites Americans to share their wishes for the country’s future, today announced ... Read more
Using summer to help teachers prepare for the fall
As a certified virtual teacher for the past three years, my life and general routine has changed very little since school closures were put into effect in March.…
8 reasons game-based learning is growing
Revenue for game-based learning and education is projected to reach more than $24 billion by 2024, according to a new market forecast. Metaari’s 2019-2024 Global Game-based Learning Market…
6 tips for summer school in uncertain times
Heading into spring break, we had a great flow going in my classroom and a good blend of hands-on activities and technology. One of the things I love…
5 ways esports levels the playing field for all students
An interactive experience that literally knows no boundaries, esports draws on the use of multiplayer video gaming to create engaging, educational experiences for participants. By breaking down barriers…
A special ed teacher goes the distance to reassure her students
How are you moving to a remote learning model? Well, I already had Google Classroom in place to use for my Resource classes. When we were in school,…
eLumen Introduces Professional Services to Help Institutions of Higher Learning Lead Change and Improve Outcomes
Minneapolis, MN―eLumen, the all-in-one platform that helps institutions of higher learning and all individual stakeholders succeed on purpose, today announced ... Read more
Georgia Power Launches Interactive STEM-Based Educational Videos
ATLANTA – July 22, 2020 – For parents looking for new ways to help keep children learning while outside of ... Read more
Is it time to retire letter grades?
The COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly disruptive to education, hindering instruction and other services for thousands — perhaps millions — of K-12 students across the United States. But…
Remote learning insights: How large school districts are making it happen
As school districts around the country are wrapping up the school year remotely, many are still struggling to do what is best for students, both now and in…
America’s great remote-learning experiment: What surveys of teachers and parents tell us about how it went
"America’s great remote-learning experiment: What surveys of teachers and parents tell us about how it went" was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization covering public education.…
What do teachers want to see in automated writing evaluation systems?
Revising in response to formative feedback is a cornerstone of effective writing instruction. Providing substantive comments on stacks of student essays, however, is highly time-consuming for busy teachers.…
Feedback and flexibility: Two keywords for one district’s goal for fall
As the newly-installed Director of Student Information at Barrington School District in suburban Chicago (IL), a district with 9,000 students and 13 schools, Phil Hintz has an added…
How esports changed my school
It was nearly a decade ago, sitting in my classroom, when the importance of esports in high school first occurred to me. I held a student back. He’d…
11 tips to help students be successful esports athletes
As esports grows in popularity, there are more resources and tips to help students and esports teams achieve success. There are many things that go into an esports…
5 ways technology can help schools meet CDC guidelines this fall
Administrators across the country are preparing schools to reopen this fall, and they have a lot to consider in the wake of COVID-19. In order to best protect…
Remote Science Instruction in High School Biology and Chemistry
Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company introduced a new product line to help high schools provide high-quality, hands-on ... Read more
Here’s how this NYC teacher moved his tech-centric class online
How are you moving to a remote learning model? What does your daily schedule typically look like now? DC: I have a really tech-heavy classroom to begin with,…
One district’s journey to esports success
When St. Lucie Public Schools was awarded the Magnet School Assistance Program Grant in 2017, the district was able to revitalize three schools within the school district: Creative…
Here’s why cyber security experts are concerned about remote learning
Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned schools about an increase in ransomware attacks during the pandemic, with attackers ... Read more
How districts can use data now to plan for the fall
As schools rushed to move face-to-face classes online, the unique challenges faced by students attempting to learn remotely came to the surface. The enormous loss of instructional time…
Esports in Paradise
Throughout my last two years teaching, I have had a journey that is anything but typical of a teacher, especially one who has been pushing for esports and…
3 ways to make your school district pandemic-proof
As uncertainty continues to grow over what school will look like in the fall, it is becoming clear that school districts must develop longer-term plans. If online school…