6 steps to a successful BYOD program
Bring-your-own-device and one-to-one laptop/tablet implementations are changing to keep up with technology and student needs. Here's how to keep up to get the most out of BYOD.
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How UDL can get you to personalized learning
Making the most of technology requires a methodical and principled approach, one that turns the aspirations of personalized learning into an effective practice of personalized learning. Universal design…
App of the Week: Seesaw: The Learning Journal
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NASA 3D printing challenge tests creativity and design skills
3d-nasaA new 3D printing design contest from NASA is giving K-12 students the chance to design items that could ultimately be manufactured on the International Space Station.
8 ways to improve your digital teaching
Good teaching is what makes digital age environments meaningful to students. There are countless recipes for digital teaching out there, but here are just a few tips to…
It’s time for every student to learn to code
Learning to code is about more than career readiness. It’s about helping students make sense of their digital world Recently, ... Read more
Can K-12 districts really bring broadband to the community?
When it comes to providing free broadband access, most communities are far more likely to consider their local coffee shop over their school district. But districts can serve…
The alternative school program getting most at-risk students to graduate
The purpose of an alternative school program in Ohio for the most at-risk students is to assist targeted groups in gaining the skills required to earn course credits.…
The ed tech trends on the cusp of mainstream
First preview of K-12 Horizon Report notes big ed tech shifts This year, BYOD and makerspaces have their stars on ... Read more
App of the Week: The Orchestra
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Future Ready summit tackles how to plan for tomorrow’s ed tech
A recent regional summit brought superintendents together to discuss the future of education Earlier this week, 43 school district leadership ... Read more
Oregon Trail and the true value of immersive gaming in the classroom
Walk into any bar and ask if anyone remembers Oregon Trail. You’re bound to get a lot of responses. So what is it about immersive gaming that makes…
How IT can help shape their district’s technology vision
CTOs and their teams can give students the digital toolsets and support that they need to succeed now and in ... Read more
Education.com giving out $1 MM in free subscriptions to schools
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Education.com is providing $1 million worth of free subscriptions for Education.com Pro, which also includes access to Brainzy, an early math and…
ASCD notes Teacher Appreciation Week with free resources
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, ASCD has assembled a list of free professional development resources for teachers seeking to improve their practice. In addition to the free…
How a collaborative mindset helps teachers reach all learners
Special ed and general ed teachers work together at one district to improve outcomes for everyone The implementation of the ... Read more
TechShop launches maker space workshops for educators
Seizing hold of the booming maker movement, a new four-day workshop is aiming to walk educators through the steps of designing, equipping and operating successful, safe and inspirational…
App of the Week: iBiome — Wetland
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This is how librarians can lead the digital transformation
Despite being pressed for time and resources, one librarian shares how her profession can serve as change agents in their schools' digital transformation by keeping priorities where they…
4 grants perfect for leaders and libraries
Each month, eSchool News compiles a list of new education grant opportunities. This month’s grants focus on libraries, literacy, and school leadership. We list grants for collaborative team…
The 3 trust questions to ask every ed tech vendor
Vendors need to answer these questions when establishing trust with administrators The educational technology procurement market is enormous: $13 billion ... Read more
Teaching handwriting more effectively using technology
New technology is helping teachers model handwriting in a more natural way Teaching handwriting to an entire class of students ... Read more
What are IT leaders worried about? Assessment readiness and money
What are the key technology trends in education according to leadership in our school systems? A recent CoSN survey examined what CTOs think about assessments, budgets, and more.
Improve teacher development using a challenge-based model
I could start my workshops by showing teachers how to find and do everything. I could lead them through a step-by-step, do-what-I-do tutorial of various apps —“point here,…
The innovative district where career prep is the only focus
A look at technology’s role in 21st century career and technical education with forward-thinking Dr. Nivea Torres of the Connecticut Technical High School System, a career-prep high school…
App of the Week: Dr. Guts
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The problem with the SAMR model
As I have watched teachers at my own school attempt to use the SAMR model to both evaluate current uses of technology and to plan future ones, I…
10 free apps to build logic skills
A selection of apps, including puzzles and brain teasers, that help improve logic, spacial reasoning, and concentration skills.
Teach students to learn by doing with Google school coding clubs
Today my school is a Google CS First site, meaning we host CS First clubs that take place before or after school as an enrichment experience for students…
Contest rewards library-educator collaborations with cash prizes
A new contest from Gale and Library Media Connection will award prizes and library resources to schools that share collaboration success stories between library media personnel and educators.
How schools can keep students safe, and on Facebook
Even with a BYOD policy or one-to-one program it's possible to use Facebook and YouTube in class and keep students safe. One industry pro shares how advances in…
These students are using PBL to define their own learning
Project-based learning enhances and accelerates curriculum in this classroom If you’re doing it right, most project-based learning will hit every ... Read more
App of the Week: Metamorphabet
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SEC launches informal inquiry into LAUSD’s use of bonds for iPads
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Why you should stop testing and start assessing
The thought of asking students to take tests to show their knowledge had never crossed my mind. My goal has always been to design courses that capture the…
Set Up Your Own Digital Media Lab for Next to Nothing
A green screen, a Mac, and some digital tools turn a tiny storage space into a hi-tech playground for video production that students and teachers love--all with minimal…
When students become entrepreneurs, real learning happens
Some are embracing their entrepreneurial spirit right at school, engaging in a style of project-based learning that helps make lessons come alive and touches on almost every aspect…
5 ways to create a safer digital environment at your school
Two authors share tips that school technology administrators can use to make their own jobs easier while supporting their institutions with solid, safe IT practices, including how to…
5 steps for creating a custom makerspace
No two makerspaces are exactly alike, according to one media specialist who offers up her top recommendation for tailoring the space, materials, and activities to goals based on…
App of the Week: Meet the Insects: Forest Edition
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