How students get around web filters, and how schools can stop it
When it comes to web filters, students are technology are getting smarter. And schools need to stay a step ahead.
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- App of the Week: Science sensor meets your smartphone - November 14, 2016
Changing a district’s future, through STEM
An aquarium and a state-of-the-art STEM center are part of one superintendent's plan to empower a depressed community through education.
App of the Week: an LMS that keeps the conversation going
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
The difference between a lead learner and a principal
For one school, the switch from principals to a lead learners is more than a title change; it's a philosophical overhaul.
6 reasons why Chromebooks are the device of the moment
By all accounts, Chromebooks are the device of the moment. But why? We look at the reasons Chromebooks are surging in schools.
Great ways library media and IT departments can work together
Library media specialists are aligning with their IT departments to help create dynamic, engaging hubs for students and instructors.
Is this model the future of college and career readiness?
A career academy high school puts college and career readiness and 21st century skills to the test with on-the-job training and a new kind of learning model.
6 tips for innovative teaching in a digital age
Top advice on innovative teaching for a digital world.
App of the Week: Exit tickets go mobile
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How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning
One classroom learns how NGSS to take students farther than they've ever been.
This software turns old laptops into new Chromebooks
Neverware, a New York-based startup, makes software that lets older computers run newer operating systems without compromising speed. Now some districts are using it to refresh laptops otherwise…
App of the Week: Videos and challenges for active learning
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Why flip the classroom? ‘If kids aren’t learning, it’s not them, it’s you’
Why a teacher's decision to flip the classroom turned out to be a great learning experience for everyone.
5 useful science and technology grants for schools
Each month, eSchool News compiles a list of new education grant opportunities. This month’s grants focus on science and technology grants for schools. We list grants for tech-savvy…
When one-to-one goes wrong
Not all one-to-one implementations are smooth sailing. From filtering and training to server crashes, here's what to keep an eye on.
How to use video and Google Forms to encourage deeper learning
One educator's video and Google forms take on the classic document-based question activity turns students into mentors and instructors and encourages deeper discussion.
Is there enough diversity in your social media?
As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. That's a problem -- for us and for students.
Learn these SAMR model essentials straight from its creator
SAMR creator Ruben Puentedura walks educators through the must-know elements of his model in this video and how you can get started using the model successfully.
App of the Week: Fun with fractions
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How a blended program can change Common Core math
One district looks at the changes a new blended math program for K-5 has brought, including a focus on deeper learning.
One district’s innovative ideas to engage parents
How free tutors, workshops, and cold hard cash gets more parents involved in some pretty interesting ways in one district.
Is this a smarter way to store school data?
Network attached storage (NAS) provides a cost-effective way to store, share, and back up work securely.
Video: When to choose iPads vs. Chromebooks
Two educators go head-to-head on which device is better for classrooms Ed. note: In partnership with Lesson Planet, we asked ... Read more
App of the Week: Can you think like Churchill?
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New grant program to award classrooms with assessment tech packages
Turning Technologies is giving away $36,000 of its own technology to schools that take part in a new funding application, called the Classroom Improvement Technology grant.
Kajeet providing free wi-fi to former CLEAR/Sprint WiMAX customers
The company will allow schools to trade-in unusable WiMAX devices issued by other companies in exchange for a Kajeet SmartSpot—a filtered wi-fi hotspot—at no additional cost.
New app design challenge centered around career and technical ed
A new mobile app competition with backing from the Department of Education and the First Lady is hoping to promote enthusiasm for higher education, including career and technical…
Check out the 21st century classroom in action
Lots of open space and technology like 3D printers and GoPros bring the classroom of the future to life in one Iowa school.
Virtual conference focuses on 13 digital literacies
Discovery Education will host another annual virtual conference for educators later this month, featuring live presentations from various educators and administrators around the country. Fall VirtCon, as it's…
10 things all great online educators do
A district administrator shares her best practices and tips to help save instructors time when teaching or developing online courses.
Why Facebook engineers helped this district build a personalized learning tool
Volunteer Facebook engineers helped this California district create something truly personal from the ground up. But why?
Kickstarter campaign funds new programmable robots
A new Kickstarter campaign has already exceeded its funding goal to produce programmable robots that can be controlled from a smartphone or tablet.
App of the Week: Solve math problems collaboratively
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7 ways schools can get creative with STEAM
With collaboration, planning, and a little creativity, every school can introduce students to the power of a great STEAM program.
Should you build your own LMS?
Building, rather than buying, an online platform can offer district unique customization options. But is it worth it?
Tune into the largest K-5 streaming concert ever
To cap off Connected Educator Month, classroom entertainer Dave Ruch is hosting what he hopes will become the biggest K-5 singalong ever -- hosting a free, streaming concert…
App of the Week: Common Core math games
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How to teach students to build a positive online identity
It is clear that students understand the power of social media. But are students making good decisions about what to post online?
The 9 essential elements of digital citizenship
Author Mike Ribble outlines nine essential elements of digital citizenship that every student should know.