Good online teaching is often just plain good teaching
How does an online instructor teach a 19 year old to read and write when she doesn't even see him? The secret, one teacher learns, is all in…
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- App of the Week: Science sensor meets your smartphone - November 14, 2016
Why we all need time to tinker with tech
Tinkering in the modern context is a process of trying something to figure out what works or doesn’t to find your way to the best solution, often going…
The 4 essentials of a successful Genius Hour
Genius Hour projects may be open ended, but there are still some ground rules. Here are some tips for making Genius Hour work in your school.
Teach students to communicate effectively in the Innovation Age
Communication looks different in the Innovation Age compared to the Information Age of yesteryear. Here's how to help students succeed
App of the Week: Daily news and events, just for kids
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
6 apps to help parents and teachers communicate
Communication between teachers and parents makes it easier for educators to understand the outside challenges students may deal with, and it helps parents understand how they can better…
Making classroom observations more efficient — and effective
A custom web-based system is making for more thoughtful classroom observation Instructional leaders need to know what is happening when ... Read more
Microsoft replacing MinecraftEDU with new education edition
Starting this summer, classrooms hooked on MinecraftEDU will be given the option of migrating to a new education-focused Minecraft title, recently announced by Microsoft who has acquired the…
App of the Week: A vast literary learning system
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
6 fun tools to teach creativity through music
Use these music apps and tools to make your own keyboards or work on a song with others around the ... Read more
Inside the school that immerses students in Spanish — and technology
A Spanish immersion program makes full use of technology in the classroom
Flipping the classroom when home access is a problem
A lack of reliable internet access at home can make flipping a challenge, but by no means an impossibility.
Bringing wi-fi, and parent engagement, to the community
Kent School District's new internet kiosks are bringing the SIS and free wi-fi to the community to increase parent engagement and internet access at the same time.
What do we really mean by risk taking in the classroom?
It's important for students to learn risk taking skills. But how do schools do that without taking some big risks themselves?
App of the Week: E-reading platform with plenty of choices
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
11 ed-tech buzzwords and phrases to think about
Grit? Voice and choice? Future ready? Do these ed-tech buzzwords have meaning or are they just empty edubabble?
How paper-free days can spark a tech transformation
Cutting out paper and pencils one day a week got students and teachers at one school thinking more creatively.
Lenovo’s big updates to laptop and tablet lines
New updates include faster speeds and thin devices At the CES show in Las Vegas this week, Lenovo has introduced ... Read more
What makes a great education tweet?
Writing an education tweet that adds value and gets noticed takes some practice. Here are one Twitter savant's top tips.
7 ways data collection is improving STEM education
One district is getting students more active and analytical with data-collection tools, like probeware Today’s students, being technology natives, expect ... Read more
App of the Week: A clever LMS for instruction design
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
5 school and educator grants for the new year
As we enter the new year, check out these grant funding opportunities for teachers, students, and administrators -- many revolving around strengthening relevant 21st century skills, such as…
Showbie launches realtime parent updates
Classroom workflow app Showbie is now creating accounts specifically for parents to login and view their child’s progress. The new ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. 1: Three things great teachers do with technology
3 inspiring examples of how great teachers turn technology into relevance and make learning count Ed. note: This year the ... Read more
Most Popular in 2015, No. 1: The app that lets you create Khan Academy-style videos in 60 seconds
How flipped educators can create video tutorials a la Khan in no time flat.
Most Popular of 2015, No. two: The advanced Google searches every student should know
Google has amazing tools for finding school-worthy sources. Too bad most kids don’t know they exist Ed. note: We’re counting ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. two The ed-tech trends on the cusp of mainstream
K-12 Horizon Report notes big ed tech shifts, like maker tech and more devices, for 2016 and beyond.
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. three: 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
Most Popular of 2015, No. three: Everything you never knew about using Google in the classroom
Google Certified Teachers share tips and secrets for using Chrome, Docs, and more Ed. note: We’re counting down the top ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. four: 4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates
Forward-thinking practices from districts in Digital Promise's League of Innovative Schools focus on college and career readiness, and ultimately help increase the overall graduation rate.
Most Popular in 2015, No. four: 8 things every teacher can do to create an innovative classroom
Innovation can’t be tested or graded — but it can be built up Ed. note: We’re counting down the top ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. five: These 6 questions determine if you’re technology rich, innovation poor
Think your school is innovative with tech? Answer these 6 questions and prepare to reassess Ed. note: We’re counting down ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. five: Journey to the student-centered makerspace
Explore a collaborative makerspace where students design the space and take charge of their learning
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. six: Where blended meets personalized learning—and gets results
A coordinated, intentional program of blended learning is changing teaching and learning in the Nation’s capital. Ed. note: This year ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. six: 7 of Leslie Fisher’s favorite gadgets for 2015 and beyond
Futuristic drones, wearables, and augmented reality are cool tools to watch Ed. note: We’re counting down the top stories of ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. seven: 6 reasons why Chromebooks are the device of the moment
What makes Chromebooks popular, and will they outlast their buzz? Ed. note: We’re counting down the top stories of 2015 ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. seven: Flipped learning is changing the face of special ed
Flipped learning and one-to-one are a powerful combo for some populations Ed. note: This year the editors selected ten stories ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. eight: 7 steps to creating PLCs teachers want to use
Practical tips for building PLCs that serve every educator Ed. note: We’re counting down the top stories of 2015 based ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. eight: Finding copyright-friendly photos for the Google Images generation
Searching and citing usable images is easy once students learn the basics Ed. note: This year the editors selected ten ... Read more
App of the Week: One-stop communication tool for parents and schools
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Common Sense Graphite. To read the ... Read more