7 innovative 3D printers for the classroom
We recently rounded up seven 3D printers targeted toward educators and students, from big to tabletop-size, from pricey to affordable.
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3 ways technology can support positive behavior in schools
How technology can help you apply Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in your schools According to the federal Education ... Read more
3 ways technology should be reinventing rural education
Technology's potential seems particularly compelling for rural schools, which struggle to offer an array of learning opportunities, to transport students to a central facility, and to get the…
4 ways Apple may soon solve the iPad deployment headache
It’s no secret iPad deployments are a slog for schools. But all that may be changing The ultimate goal of ... Read more
Boxlight upgrades collaboration software
New software is designed to make collaboration easier Boxlight is replacing its legacy software on its projectors and interactive flat ... Read more
New Dept. of Education guide lists the kinds of tools ed tech needs
A new guide from the Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology lists the most pervasive problems in education, and the areas where more ed tech tools could…
This innovative district lets students choose how to learn
Rather than imprisoning students in front-facing classrooms, one Kentucky district is instead trying to entice at-risk, and even low-risk, students to enjoy their education through a series of…
For Earth Day, 9 Discovery Education resources (and a virtual field trip)
School resources and a field trip in time for Earth Day In recognition of Earth Day (April 22), Discovery Education ... Read more
Canvas gives $110,000 in grants to innovative educators
As part of an awards program, Canvas learning management system parent company Instructure has given out more than $100,000 in grants supporting innovative educators in both K-12 and…
App of the Week: Punctuation – End Marks
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
6 grants for putting more technology in your classroom
Try these grants to add more computers or fund a tech-heavy classroom project. We list grants for eco-tech, adding more computers, classroom makeovers, attending tech conferences, and more.
Adobe releases gorgeous free web publishing app
Adobe Slate hopes to put professional web publishing tools within reach Adobe’s new iPad app, Slate, lets students create custom ... Read more
6 reasons it’s important to create your own online assessments
At one district, homegrown online assessments prove valuable for teachers, students, and parents alike.
Database offers 1 million free resources and images in April
For the month of April, digital curriculum resource ABC-CLIO is providing complimentary access to its 15 online databases to celebrate School Library Month. Students and educators will have…
This app is designed to reduce job burnout—and it’s free for educators
A new app, free for all teachers and educators, offers simple strategies to tackle job-related stress and burnout. The app gives users 10-minute activities they can do once…
Researcher asks: Does the SIS build or dismantle trust?
One researcher is poised to take a fascinating look at Student Information Systems and the data they collect. Are they building a culture of trust?
Watch 5,000 educators take a big risk to make 1 important point
Would you stand up and try a dance you've never done in front of 5,000 strangers? Watch how one teacher gets these brave educators to try in order…
Why E-rate expansion is a must for our schools
The digital concept is so important for our schools today. That’s why especially pleased when, recently, the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service and Administrative Company extended…
3 tips for implementing a tech-based learning environment
To assist schools grappling with making the digital leap, three large, national professional education associations offer practical guidance, best practices and examples of model technology-enabled schools.
Create a class of GPS explorers with geocaching
Geocaching combines problem solving, collaboration, and appreciation for the outdoors Several years ago I attended a Discovery Education Teacher Institute ... Read more
App of the week: Gracie and Friends Birthday Cafe
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
Improving online accessibility for students a major issue for schools
As schools make recorded lessons available to students online, they may not be making them accessible for students with disabilities. For some, that decision is causing serious consequences.
Are cables in the classroom a thing of the past? Maybe
HDMI over WiFi, specifically Miracast technology, is ready to obsolete cables and transform the classroom—almost. Here's what a wireless future could really look like in our classrooms.
Everything you never knew about using Google in the classroom
Did you know you can see all your copy/paste history in Chrome in a click? Bookmark all your browser tabs at once? Create choose your own adventures in…
The 10 questions to ask before you start your one-to-one program
Many schools start by asking the wrong questions before they embark on a one-to-one program. It's about vision, not devices, says one expert.
App of the week: Mars Gen One: Argubot Academy
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
Making hard programming easier for novice makers
Microcontroller programming is useful but complicated for makers. New tools can make it accessible to all.
True tech integration starts with learning goals
The real challenge in using technology in the classroom is not integrating technology effectively. It's developing a vision for technology use.
The good, the bad, and the ugly of today’s online testing
Leaders from 3 districts who recently took the PARCC online tests share the highlights and major lowlights from their recent experience. Being prepared may not be everything: You…
Should you be concerned with Superfish?
The latest reported major security vulnerability provides another precautionary lesson for K-12 and post-secondary schools as they develop and evolve policies and technologies enabling laptops and other wireless…
Why cellphones belong in our classrooms
As NYC lifts its infamous cellphone ban, one local principal acknowledges challenges but sees plenty of possibilities when it comes to teaching and learning opportunities.
7 tips for teachers building collaborative, fearless PLNs
Collaboration is a process. Try these best practices for networking with colleagues in your building and around the globe.
App of the Week: Shadow Puppet EDU
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10 steps to making yours a STEM school
Simple ways to galvanize your school and community to improve outcomes in STEM subjects, such as engineering and biology.
6 things keeping your CTO up at night
What CTOs are struggling with, and how teachers and admins can be part of the problem, and the solution Short-staffed, ... Read more
10 data safety principles every school should be following
Are you following these best practices for safe data collection and use?