Innovation Insights by Kevin Hogan

How we can improve literacy through student engagement

December 28, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

When educators use edtech tools properly, literacy achievement and student engagement can reap the benefits and demonstrate improvement.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase student engagement…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

January 9, 2024December 26, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

The 2020s will be a defining decade for education as schools and policymakers rethink approaches to education, including blended learning.

A recently released white paper “Building Back Stronger: New Thinking and Technologies Reshaping Education,” delves into the myriad ways K-12 schools are embracing different methodologies and cutting-edge technologies…

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What were the most-read stories of 2023?

December 26, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

What does blended learning mean in post-pandemic classrooms?

It wasn’t all about AI in higher ed in 2023, but just about! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and Kevin Hogan go…

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Big Deals: Making AI Safe; New STEM Platforms; How To Fix Learning Loss

December 22, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD), in partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance, is proud to announce the establishment of a ... Read more

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Have digital portfolios come of age?

January 5, 2024December 20, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Online digital portfolios help students take ownership of their own learning.

It’s one of the longest-running promises of edtech: Have students provide proof of work online. Get better assessment results. Provide ... Read more

How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics

December 14, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Chris Sinacola, co-editor of Restoring the City on a Hill, on ways that states and local school districts can foster understanding of and curiosity about our nation's history.

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Crunch the Numbers: Real-Time EdTech Data You Can Use for December 2023

December 8, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Nearly all superintendents agree that data about students’ academic progress is critical to get kids back on track after the pandemic.

Students Turning to AI for college application support; Parents Confirm Trust in Librarians; States Fail to Properly Assess Teachers.

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What does blended learning mean in post-pandemic classrooms?

December 12, 2023December 5, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

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What Next?! Edtech Predictions for 2024

December 13, 2023December 1, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Through December, the editors at eSchoolNews will be collecting, reporting, and sharing the bold, provocative, and even dare we say, audacious predictions of edtech experts. Want to join…

Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

November 27, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation this month announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee. The competition is ... Read more

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Real Talk about AI

November 16, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Zarek Dozda, director of UChicago’s Data Science 4 Everyone, cuts through the artificial intelligence clutter to address everything from responsible use of AI, to educator empowerment, to the…

Innovation in Education

Unlocking middle school potential: Exploring career education and soft skills

November 28, 2023November 14, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

McGraw Hill’s Patrick Keeney discusses the topic of career and technical education (CTE) in middle schools

In this special edition of Innovations in Education, Content Director Kevin Hogan speaks with McGraw Hill’s Patrick Keeney about various aspects of career and tehcnical education (CTE).

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What’s Next for Discovery Ed?

November 10, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Discovery Education CEO Jeremy Cowdrey discusses the future of edtech, teacher shortages, the potential impacts, as well as drawbacks, of AI.

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Crunch the numbers: Edtech data you can use right now

November 9, 2023November 7, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

UNESCO 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report on cyberbullying; NWEA examines reading fluency intervention targeting struggling middle school readers; Schoolero ranks the safest states for students.

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Behind this week’s launch of TeacherIn

November 6, 2023November 3, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Ted Mo Chen, Vice President of Globalization at ClassIn, details the company’s next-generation courseware management platform offering.

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The State of Computer Science report reveals progress and challenges in U.S. education

November 15, 2023November 1, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

The 7th annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States dropped today. It provides an update on national ... Read more

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The future of game-based learning

November 15, 2023October 31, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Game-based learning holds great potential for student engagement in the classroom--where is it headed next?

Kevin Hogan sits down for a conversation with Ki Karou, Senior Director of Product, Content for MIND Research Institute, on the evolving landscape of education, gamification, and technology…

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Big Deals—AI GUIDANCE for Schools Toolkit, Assessment PD for Teachers, and EV Buses Hit the Road.

October 27, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

New resources from Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, the World Economic Forum, ISS, and more.

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Is “re-inventing education” more than a cliché?

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Anthony Salcito, Chief Institution Business Officer at Nerdy, touches upon the impact of the pandemic on education, the role of teachers, the evolution and challenges of tutoring in…

Innovation in Education

Crunch the numbers: The latest edtech data you can use right now

October 13, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Tech leaders who are focused on data privacy must carefully examine the way their district's data is stored

Parents' evolving attitudes towards the role of schools post-pandemic; Teachers' attitudes toward new teaching models; The state of the edtech market; And more.

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Kevin is a forward-thinking media executive with more than 25 years of experience building brands and audiences online, in print, and face to face. He is an acclaimed writer, editor, and commentator covering the intersection of society and technology, especially education technology. You can reach Kevin at KevinHogan@eschoolnews.com

How we can improve literacy through student engagement

Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

What were the most-read stories of 2023?

Big Deals: Making AI Safe; New STEM Platforms; How To Fix Learning Loss

Have digital portfolios come of age?

How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics

Crunch the Numbers: Real-Time EdTech Data You Can Use for December 2023

What does blended learning mean in post-pandemic classrooms?

What Next?! Edtech Predictions for 2024

Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

Real Talk about AI

Unlocking middle school potential: Exploring career education and soft skills

What’s Next for Discovery Ed?

Crunch the numbers: Edtech data you can use right now

Behind this week’s launch of TeacherIn

The State of Computer Science report reveals progress and challenges in U.S. education

The future of game-based learning

Big Deals—AI GUIDANCE for Schools Toolkit, Assessment PD for Teachers, and EV Buses Hit the Road.

Is “re-inventing education” more than a cliché?

Crunch the numbers: The latest edtech data you can use right now

CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Lisa Higgins

It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect personal data

The importance of the ITS and Facilities relationship

CoSN2024 Wrap-Up

CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Don Wolff

Ozobot Announces New Robot Recycle and Replace Program

School Specialty Announces Winners of the 2024 Crystal Apple Awards Celebrating Inspirational Teachers

Carousel Digital Signage Cuts Through the Noise with Carousel Daily

LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses

Phoenix K-6 School Taps Power of VR and Storytelling to Bring Subjects to Life for Students

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