Gregory Firn, Author at eSchool News

Three steps to developing an engaging summer school curriculum

March 27, 2018 by Gregory Firn

Summer school can be a daunting time for educators. Many struggle to create a concise curriculum that effectively teaches material while meeting the shortened timeline of summer school.…

District Management

3 tips for jumpstarting your district’s connectivity discussion

January 21, 2020March 26, 2018 by Evan Marwell

This year’s E-rate cycle may be over, but in order to be well prepared for the next one, now is the time to start the connectivity conversation with…

eClassroom News

How to get your students to love reading

March 22, 2018 by Carol Bauer, NBCT

Getting kids to read is one of the most rewarding and challenging things a teacher can do. Opening the world of adventure and imagination from a book set…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Why my school switched from virtual to blended learning

January 25, 2023March 21, 2018 by Rochelle Kolhouse

Online learning has transformed contemporary education. It has opened the doors for students to digest information in an entirely new way, learn on their own time and at…

School Library Innovations

The New Librarian: How I created a makerspace

January 25, 2023March 20, 2018 by Todd Burleson

As an elementary educator for most of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a variety of learners—from inner-city students in North Carolina to university-level students…

District Management

My 8 favorite things about CoSN 2018

March 16, 2018 by Eileen Belastock

If you are a tech director and were looking for a place where everyone knows your name, CoSN18 in Washington, DC was that place. It was a gathering…

21st Century Skills

How to turn students into entrepreneurs

March 16, 2018 by Jenny Kaslin

At Gridley High School in California, we’ve built a self-sustaining floral design program that teaches students valuable career skills and gives them a chance to earn industry certification,…

District Management

An insider’s advice on creating an effective virtual learning program

March 16, 2018 by Carol Ribeiro

It takes a lot of work to cultivate strong, engaged online learners, and every district has its own unique needs and challenges. For these reasons, developing a successful…

eClassroom News

Are your students podcasting yet?

March 14, 2018 by Meredith Allen

Podcasts and collaborative audio projects are becoming more prevalent in the classroom, thanks to technology that is constantly improving and the proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices.…

District Management

6 questions to ask when selecting your district’s AV equipment

March 14, 2018March 13, 2018 by Scott Evans

Audiovisual (AV) technology is at the center of many classroom initiatives. Whether students are watching videos in a one-to-one classroom setting or English language learners are working on…

District Management

Report reveals surprising data about mobile broadband usage in schools

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 by Susan Bearden

A recent Mobile Beacon report analyzing mobile broadband usage by non-profit organizations, including schools, finds that schools utilizing Mobile Beacon’s 4G LTE internet service indicate that the ability to…

STEM & STEAM

Why we should teach coding in elementary school

March 9, 2018 by Sheryl Sokoler

According to Steve Jobs, “Everybody in this country should learn to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think.” We live in a digital age in…

District Management

The changing role of literacy today, part 2

March 14, 2018March 8, 2018 by Ed DeLeon

We know we must teach children to read proficiently, yet the age-old challenge of getting a child to read on grade level still persists. Fortunately, science and technology…

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“What you should do is…” and other ways to offer a suggestion that annoys people

March 8, 2018 by Jennifer Abrams

We’ve all been there. We know better. We want to help others just “get it.” Then we tell them what they should do. If they just tried this…

Featured on eSchool News

Using tech to hire teachers: 5 lessons learned at a growing charter school

March 7, 2018 by Leah Weiser

It's no secret that finding and hiring teaching talent is one of the biggest challenges schools and districts face. My school, Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter…

District Management

Surprise! How novelty can help students learn

March 5, 2018 by Cynthia B. Kaye

When I adopted my two sons from an orphanage in Latvia, I faced the challenge of teaching my young boys to speak and read English. They picked up…

District Management

CoSN 2018 Annual Conference and Global Symposium

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 by Keith Krueger

For three days in March (12-15), almost 1,000 edtech leaders will descend on Washington, DC to connect, learn, network, and share solutions. Starting with an international focus, CoSN/UNESCO…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Dyslexia: hidden costs and money-saving techniques for districts

January 25, 2023March 2, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

Early intervention: It’s a common mantra for any student with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. But as Terrie Noland, national director of educator engagement for Learning Ally, pointed out…

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How Seminole County Public Schools keeps 66,000 students safe every day

March 1, 2018 by Captain Richard Francis

Today, more so than ever, school administrators must be prepared for all types of emergencies, and to do this, they need help. Of course, you can’t be 100-percent…

eClassroom News

How to support literacy in the classroom, part 1

March 1, 2018 by Alicia Levi

Today, 25 million children in the United States are not proficient readers. While this is, indeed, a crisis, it’s one that I firmly believe we can solve. Reading…

STEM & STEAM

6 strategies for implementing STEAM throughout your district

February 28, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) has become more prominent as an effective approach to interdisciplinary learning. However, implementation is not as simple as following a new…

IT Management

Building a smarter network

October 5, 2018February 27, 2018 by Content provided by Aruba

Given the data, networking, and security implications of upcoming technology trends, K-12 schools will require a variety of innovations to meet dramatically increased wireless and wired network performance…

App of the Week

App of the Week: ShapeKit

February 26, 2018 by Common Sense Education

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more

Video of the Week: Dealing with digital distraction in the classroom

February 26, 2018 by Common Sense Education

Ed. note: Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech ... Read more

District Management

3 ways to push your professional development to the next level

February 26, 2018 by Jessica MacCall, senior digital media manager, SXSW EDU

Learning is a never-ending process, but for those in the education field, learning is a necessity of the profession. At SXSW EDU we spend a lot of time…

21st Century Skills

How to teach media literacy

February 26, 2018 by Julia Ottesen

Media literacy is more important today than ever. It is a critical skill for students of all ages, especially because teenagers spend an average of nine hours a…

District Management

5 tips for teaching preschoolers coding before reading

February 23, 2018 by Grant Hosford

Early learning experts agree that the five areas of child development are physical, social, emotional, thinking, and language; however, many people disagree on when and how to introduce…

District Management

Want to be a stronger digital leader?

February 22, 2018 by Eric Sheninger

In a rapidly changing world, educators have been forced to self-examine and come to terms with approaches that are inefficient and irrelevant–from outmoded ways of setting up classrooms…

eClassroom News

3 steps to a more accessible classroom

February 22, 2018 by Danise Olague

"Turn on the subtitles, Ms. Olague!" I clicked on the "CC" button underneath the YouTube video, and the closed-captioning appeared at the bottom of the screen. Suddenly, all…

eClassroom News

4 steps to help students develop a healthy media diet

February 21, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

With the proliferation of technology in school and at home, parents are looking for direction on how to keep their kids’ media habits in check. Librarians, who are…

District Management

How to teach like the Finns

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 by Saku Tuominen

Shorter days, less homework, and better results. How do you get that? Do like the Finns. For those in the know, the Finnish system is often seen as…

District Management

Taking on teacher attrition

February 27, 2018February 20, 2018 by Hilary Scharton

We once believed that teacher effectiveness dramatically increased for the first three to five years on the job and then plateaued. But recent research suggests that substantial growth in…

District Management

Programming trends at SXSW EDU 2018

February 19, 2018 by Leslie Kelley, marketing associate, SXSW EDU

ver the years, SXSW EDU has facilitated thousands of key conversations within the education community by hosting thought leaders from around the world each March. As the 2018…

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Can I give you some feedback? And other ways to not offer ideas

March 2, 2018February 19, 2018 by Jennifer Abrams

Have you ever heard the question, “Can I give you some feedback?” Did you want to say “No” immediately? Did your fight-or-flight reflex go into hyper mode? If…

App of the Week

App of the Week: LearnToMod

February 19, 2018 by Common Sense Education

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more

Three steps to developing an engaging summer school curriculum

How to get your students to love reading

Why my school switched from virtual to blended learning

The New Librarian: How I created a makerspace

My 8 favorite things about CoSN 2018

How to turn students into entrepreneurs

An insider’s advice on creating an effective virtual learning program

Are your students podcasting yet?

Report reveals surprising data about mobile broadband usage in schools

Why we should teach coding in elementary school

The changing role of literacy today, part 2

“What you should do is…” and other ways to offer a suggestion that annoys people

Using tech to hire teachers: 5 lessons learned at a growing charter school

Surprise! How novelty can help students learn

CoSN 2018 Annual Conference and Global Symposium

Dyslexia: hidden costs and money-saving techniques for districts

How Seminole County Public Schools keeps 66,000 students safe every day

How to support literacy in the classroom, part 1

6 strategies for implementing STEAM throughout your district

App of the Week: ShapeKit

Video of the Week: Dealing with digital distraction in the classroom

3 ways to push your professional development to the next level

How to teach media literacy

5 tips for teaching preschoolers coding before reading

Want to be a stronger digital leader?

3 steps to a more accessible classroom

4 steps to help students develop a healthy media diet

How to teach like the Finns

Taking on teacher attrition

Programming trends at SXSW EDU 2018

Can I give you some feedback? And other ways to not offer ideas

App of the Week: LearnToMod

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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