January’s 11 buzzworthy edtech tools
Things move fast in the edtech world, and we hear all the time from teachers how hard it can be to keep up. This is why we've created…
What educators can learn about effective teaching from a Harvard prof
[Editor’s note: This post by Alan November, written exclusively for eSchool Media, is part of a series of upcoming articles by ... Read more
New generation of Chromebooks designed for millions of students and educators
[Editor’s Note: At Bett, one of the largest education technology conferences in the world, Google is announcing a new line ... Read more
4 tips for making your data usable
K-12 and higher education institutions around the country have invested in data visualization software with the promise of better information and insights. Unfortunately, there can be lots of…
7 sneaky ways to get students reading using technology
We all have had students in our classroom who dislike reading. You can spot them easily during their silent reading time: staring at the wall, using the bathroom,…
After ethics review, Senate postpones vote for Betsy DeVos
According to the Washington Post: “The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions has postponed the vote on Trump’s ... Read more
Can robotics teach problem solving to students?
Throughout my 35 years of teaching, I’ve watched students grow up in what I lovingly call the “worksheet generation.” In this environment, students are accustomed to a very…
3 K-12 ransomware threats and solutions
In February 2016, South Carolina’s Horry County School District was forced to pay a $10,000 ransom to unlock critical data and systems following a ransomware attack. This certainly…
How we used GIS projects to connect with our community
For history teacher Mariana Ramirez and English teacher Alice Im, education is viewed as engaging young people in the world, helping them speak up, ask questions, and contribute.…
How our elementary school got a tech makeover
Kids gravitate to technology in the classroom, so it makes sense for teachers to utilize digital projectors—that is, unless no one can see the lessons they display.
5 ways to make thinking visible
The high-stakes nature of state exams means that schools need to assess student understanding in real time rather than wait for scores at the end of year or…
New Google Classroom features make it easier to learn, teach, manage, and build
Google Classroom is designed for everyone involved in a student’s education. Over 20 million educators and students actively use it ... Read more
7 signs of effective IT infrastructure
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) ranks among the largest public education systems in the U.S., with 67,000 students across 67 schools—and we’re continuing to grow, adding nearly 1,000…
How media literacy is critical to saving our democracy
The fact that 80 percent of middle school students in a recent study could not distinguish between fake news and authentic news on the web shows that we,…
Educators: The lessons we learned in 2016
Educators made much of their learning opportunities in 2016, whether through professional development sessions, webinars, product demos, or even conferences. But when we asked educators where they learned…
Principals: The lessons we learned in 2016
The best educational leaders are lifelong learners. They are constantly expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and looking for creative ways to help kids learn. As these four…
Superintendents: The lessons we learned in 2016
As 2016 drew to a close, we asked educators in variety of positions to reflect on what they have learned this year. Here, a quartet of superintendents offer…
Results of the 2016 National Digital Curriculum Strategy Survey
The Learning Counsel released the results of its third annual Survey of school and district digital curriculum strategy and transformation, sponsored by Ruckus Wireless. A total of 708…
#1: The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer
Teaching for the 21st century looks a lot different. Here's what admins -- and teachers -- need to know for job interviews and beyond.
#2: I made my classroom look like the real-world—and test scores soared
Think about the jobs in today’s economy -- the ones we're supposed to prepare students for after graduation. Are employees evaluated using bubble-in tests to prove they know…
IT#1: What’s next in ed-tech? These 18 trends
I do a lot of speaking about ed-tech trends, and none of my talks seem to get larger audiences than those that address new or emerging technologies. Part…
#4: What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?
Two educators put the research to the test. When (and how) are iPads most effective?
#6: 13 apps that promote higher-order thinking standards
Mobile devices are becoming increasingly common in schools because they cost so much less than computers—especially since so many students are willing to bring their own devices to…
#7: The 4 essentials of a successful Genius Hour
Genius Hour projects may be open ended, but there are still some ground rules. Here are some tips for making Genius Hour work in your school.
#10: What does a flipped classroom look like at each grade level?
Although the term “flipped learning” is almost universally recognized, teachers apply it in many forms, in all grades levels, and in various school environments. If you are a…
8 teacher-loved edtech tools to try in 2017
Want to be an innovative teacher? There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of apps and online edtech tools for ... Read more
First MakerBot Innovation Center at a high school opens
A MakerBot Innovation Center is a popular, large-scale option for universities that want to offer students wider access to 3D printing to teach ideation, problem solving, and iteration.…
School district in Georgia creates significant learning gains for Title 1 students
After successfully implementing Achieve3000’s literacy solutions in 13 of the district’s lowest-performing Title I elementary, middle and high schools, Muscogee County School District (MCSD) in Columbus, Georgia, will…
Is a virtual education the future for K-12 students?
Modern technology connects us and allows communities to share resources in unprecedented ways. Virtual education leverages these connections to provide everyone, regardless of geographic location, access to experts…
3 ways to keep education innovation alive at your school
One of the core ideas of the Christensen Institute’s research on innovation is that technologies improve over time to better meet the needs of the people they serve.…
5 critical considerations for CBE and CBL implementation
As schools begin to invest in competency-based education (CBE) and higher ed institutions set up competency-based programs, two of the big questions often unanswered become “is their focus…
6 ways to improve PD in STEM for every grade level
High-quality instruction in STEM requires both teaching expertise and content knowledge. Yet, at the elementary school level, many teachers haven’t had any specialized education or training in science,…
10 essential skills for today’s technology leader
Leading a school district in the digital age can be both exhilarating and formidable. Technology has proven to enhance the educational experience of students and educators, preparing everyone…
Students discover the power of coding
Got Code? This week students across the Rowland Unified School District, along with their families, are continuing their exploration of computer coding and programming by participating in Computer…
4 ways to enhance STEM in preK classrooms
Young children are natural scientists eager to discover all they can about the world around them. Technology, too, can expand ... Read more
We used these Google tools in our schools and saw tangible results soar
At Evergreen Education Group we’ve studied K-12 digital education for sixteen years. Among the most important developments we have seen is the proliferation of devices in the classroom,…
ISTE seeks your opinion on its Standards for Teachers
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) announced that it is seeking public comment on the first draft of the refreshed ISTE Standards for Teachers. More than…
Using politics to teach critical thinking
As high school social studies teachers in a swing state, election season is some of the most fertile ground for learning, and this past cycle—with all its splashy…