The digital learning plan every educator should read
North Carolina's brand new Digital Learning Plan is generating buzz in schools and at the capitol. Here's what other states can learn.
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4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates
Early access to college classes and anytime/anywhere learning is helping some forward-thinking districts boost graduation rates.
App of the Week: An app for the paperless classroom
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Why your tech PD might be all wrong
Too often, tech training is about learning how to use the device. Instead, good PD should have purpose and a framework.
Texas’ big strides in preparing students for college math
A new math course backed by the state is boosting collaboration among lawmakers, colleges, and districts. And it may serve as a good lesson in getting more students…
New case makes iPad video more professional-looking
A new snap-on iPad accessory is helping users create professional-looking videos, letting them shoot, edit, stream and share.
Nearpod now integrates with Google Classroom
Slide sharing platform Nearpod, is now working directly with Google Classroom, allowing teachers to instantly assign and share their interactive lessons with their students. This works both for…
Free site uses color test to match students with careers
A new career-matching app is looking to introduce students as young as middle school with modern careers, closing what some have described as an exposure gap.
Free guide focuses on building student collaboration skills
Mimio is offering a free guide for educators designed to help K-12 students improve collaboration skills. The guide, called Collaborate to the Core! 2, is a follow-up to…
Teaching digital citizenship across the whole curriculum
Teaching digital citizenship as a "one-off event" doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. Instead, try integrating it into the whole curriculum.
How engaged are your students? Take this quiz and find out
Student behavior and response can say a lot about their engagement levels. Take this short quiz and find out how engaged your students are.
App of the Week: Create slideshare videos
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AAXA releases portable, battery-powered projector
AAXA Technologies launches a new 650 lumen battery-powered LED projector, priced at $500. Designed to be portable, it fits in a laptop bag.
The app that lets you create Khan Academy-style videos in 60 seconds
With an app called Snip, flipped and other educators can create video tutorials a la Khan in no time flat. See how.
Why we must address digital equity right now
Even with more support from E-rate, digital equity remains a troubling issue with far-reaching consequences.
App of the Week: One of the best note-takers out there
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The 2 dashboards that will get teachers to use data
How do you get teachers to use data? Here's how one district cut the fluff and zeroed in on what's really important.
15+ great resources for introducing coding to the classroom
Must-try apps, games, and tutorials for learners of every age “Computer science is a liberal art, it’s something that everyone ... Read more
Inside the unique STEM school for students with learning difficulties
The nation's first STEM academy for those with social and learning difficulties focuses on both hard and soft skills, from coding to collaboration.
How satellite technology can help close the digital divide
According to the FCC and others, satellite technology holds promise As high-speed internet service becomes more ubiquitous in American households, ... Read more
Flipping the classroom together—from 3,000 miles away
How two teachers overcome the challenges of flipping their classrooms, collaborating, and co-planning their lessons across states.
App of the Week: 3D solar system
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5 things you should know about Periscope for education
Twitter’s new live video streaming service has intriguing possibilities for schools, but there are also issues for educators to consider.
Debunking the myth that good teachers shouldn’t use curriculum aids
Expecting teachers to go it alone hurts school improvement. It’s time to reframe the debate The myth that good teachers ... Read more
The future of learning spaces is open ended
Collaboration and creation do not lend themselves to rows of desks. What is the future of learning spaces?
The one-stop shop approach to an IT overhaul
The largest county in the U.S. faces a lot of challenges. Managing a huge IT network is only one. Can an integrated approach help?
This school is using ‘Shark Tank’ to teach research and presentation skills
school is applying a format based on the popular TV series “Shark Tank,” which tasks aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their business proposals to a panel of “shark” investors,…
First annual Global Collaboration Day hopes to connect every school
Mark your calendars, this September 17 schools around the world are going international for Global Collaboration Day, a first-of-its-kind event designed to raise awareness about the merits of…
App of the Week: 3D human anatomy app
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A helpline for schools tackling cyberbullying
First-of-its-kind pilot gives schools a new tool for combating cyberbullying on social media -- a helpline with close ties to Facebook and Twitter.
LeapFrog’s $140 tablet includes some adaptive learning features
LeapFrog has released a new Android-based tablet for young learners designed to scale learning activities as students grow, meaning it is capable of remembering curricular progress across games,…
PBS, Smithsonian unveil new science games and videos
New science resources for teachers and students, especially young learners, is forming the cornerstone of a new partnership between PBS LearningMedia and the Smithsonian Science Education Center. At…
It’s time to ask how E-rate will impact learning outcomes
With E-rate reformed, educators must consider new learning-centered questions about how connectivity will impact student learning outcomes, and what technology is truly important.
5 ways games make kids smarter
Games are challenging but they’re also fun. That’s a formula worth emulating Ninety seven percent of kids spend an average ... Read more
App of the Week: Build your own inventions
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Digital badges find their niche
A community effort with employers and thousands of students is making badges practical in Pittsburgh -- and it's catching on.
It’s almost fall. Do you know where your textbooks are?
Poor asset management may be education's dirty little secret, say two districts who opted for a 21st century upgrade to save time and money.