5 tips to engage parents using technology they already use
The trick to getting more parents involved in what's going on in the classroom: stick to video, social media, and other familiar tech.
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App of the Week: A game that teaches game design
Project Spark is a digital game creator that lets students build their own games. Students can browse, play, and learn from other community-designed games and from plenty of…
You are a global educator. It’s time to start thinking like one
Global collaboration is a skill every student needs to build up. Educators, too.
App of the Week: The total package for middle school ELA
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
3 Google Fiber programs that could help ease the digital divide
Google Fiber has started providing affordable internet in certain communities. Now schools are starting to wonder how it will affect students' internet challenges, both in and out of…
Can growth mindset theory reshape the classroom?
Growth mindset holds that every learner has the potential to excel. How could it impact education? Great teachers have long ... Read more
5 ways to interest more girls (and boys) in science
Reworking lessons and the classroom environment can help girls excel at STEM courses Despite recent advances, women remain underrepresented in ... Read more
App of the Week: 3D sculpting for art, engineering, and more
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
What teachers want in a data dashboard
The data dashboard has become more sophisticated, but it is still only one lens through which educators should view their students.
The 4 essential elements of passion-based learning
Teaching students effectively means getting to know them -- and their passions.
App of the Week: When augmented reality reacts with chemistry
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
14 sites to successfully crowdfund your classroom
A closer look at today’s biggest crowdfunding sites for K-12 and beyond Crowdfunding, which harnesses the “crowd” to gain needed ... Read more
The digital signage upgrade that didn’t break the bank
Open-source software and existing devices form the backbone of one district's big digital signage upgrade.
Why this one STEM course has four different teachers
A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications What does it mean to truly apply classroom ... Read more
Watch 4 ed-tech trailblazers discuss disruptive change for the future
Darryl Adams, DOE’s Ted Mitchell, and more share groundbreaking thoughts “These are not infomercials,” is perhaps the best way to ... Read more
App of the Week: Book Creator
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
Students see the future through robots
Robotics programs drive interest and teach critical thinking Brittany Lopez held the remote with care, keeping her eyes on the ... Read more
4 radically different school models upending education
Goal setting and PBL serve as cornerstones for new school models. Is self-directed learning every student’s future? These days, there ... Read more
Looking for an innovation model for your school? Try asking students
How do you combat student engagement problems? For many schools the answer seems to be some variation of personalized learning, as interpreted by school administrators. For two Chicago-area…
How shifting to a UDL mindset enhances Common Core
When special and general ed teachers collaborate, everyone benefits The implementation of the Common Core State Standards has been met ... Read more
App of the Week: Join a global online writing community
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
6 ways to make your blended learning PD more successful
“Just do it” may be an effective slogan for a sporting shoe company, but it is not an effective change management technique to move to blended learning.
App of the Week: U.S. history straight from Ken Burns
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
3 ways to involve students in your ed-tech PD
If you’re not including your students in teachers’ PD, you’re missing a key opportunity Whenever I’m invited to a school ... Read more
All the ways iOS 9.3 will impact school iPad rollouts
Apple’s latest overhaul will impact one-to-one and shared device rollouts In March, Apple upgraded the iPad and iPhone operating system ... Read more
How to plan and create true flexible learning spaces
In a blended learning world, learning spaces need to adapt Teachers who are moving to a blended learning paradigm soon ... Read more
How to turn your classroom into a hotbed of creativity and innovation
Classrooms do not promote nearly enough creativity and innovation. Here's how they can start.
App of the Week: Take an x-ray look into any website’s code
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
5 grants to make a big difference at your school
Funding opportunities for any classroom Whether your school is beefing up STEM programs, focused on improving literacy, or just looking ... Read more
FCC approves $9 broadband subsidy for low-income households
A recently-approved expansion of an FCC program will grant millions of low-income households a discount on internet access in an effort to help close what is becoming known…
13 apps that promote higher-order thinking standards
These mobile apps go way beyond games Mobile devices are becoming increasingly common in schools because they cost so much ... Read more
When will assessments finally test deeper learning?
Technology is making the multiple-choice question obsolete. Can assessments keep up?
AppSmash these 2 apps to create endless multimedia possibilities
With just 2 apps students can create books that come to life Ed. note: This post is one in a ... Read more
App of the Week: PBL management for the iPad classroom
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
The unique internet search site your students don’t know about
The Wayback Machine is a reference tool for the internet Age as basic as a dictionary. When was the last ... Read more
7 things you need to know now about E-rate changes
The big changes to E-rate mean schools must chart a new path.
Common Core is changing how schools teach ELA and math
New report finds Common Core is affecting reading and math — but not test scores States considered strong adopters of ... Read more
Why Google Vault is the essential backup tool for every Google district
Google Vault can help GAFE districts search and retain important data — even if it’s been deleted Ever get nostalgic ... Read more
TED-ED clubs give students a platform for sharing ideas
The clubs are fashioning the next generation of TED speakers one big idea at a time One of Mitzi Stover’s ... Read more