3 big questions schools should ask edtech developers
Educators on Twitter know that sharing is something teachers love. If you’re a school leader, it’s likely your school is at the center of your community, with close…
5 innovative cybersecurity training strategies to try in 2021
As much as 88 percent of data breaches are caused by human error, but only 43 percent of workers admit having made mistakes that compromised cybersecurity. In the…
Teaching preschoolers to love STEAM
In the spring and summer of 2020, Brooklyn Preschool of Science closed down for six months due to COVID-19. During those same six months, almost 300,000 people left…
Finding the silver linings in a pandemic
As we sift through the consequences of the pandemic for our children, educators and education researchers are likely going to be learning lessons about our school system for…
How to ensure your edtech tools support equity goals
As I meet with team leaders in my suburban Chicago school district, I ask: What is your department doing to create equitable and inclusive learning conditions for all…
Why encryption is key during remote learning
While the numbers are constantly changing based on fluid circumstances and data, it’s safe to say that millions of students across the U.S. are engaging in virtual learning.…
5 character development strategies for a dual immersion classroom
It’s important for teachers to find ways to teach social-emotional learning and character development to help their students build the skills necessary to process the events of 2020…
Avoiding the pitfalls of remote classroom compliance
The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped education compliance, both in K-12 and higher education. As classes went fully online, it has become incredibly difficult for school IT administrators and…
Identity verification has become a pandemic-era imperative
Practically overnight, the global pandemic crumpled up traditional education models and tossed them into the wastebasket. Schools around the world were forced to reinvent their infrastructure in real…
5 strategies to get the most for your used Apple devices
When school districts refresh their fleet of used Apple devices, they often sell back those used devices to a buyback company. These companies decide what they will pay…