5 tips to engage parents using technology they already use
Playing to win: The vital role of research in the future of esports
As esports communities become more popular, research-proven practices will be critical in supporting esports athletes and programs
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
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
Shocking data reveals Millennials lacking skills across board
International data sets show U.S. Millennials hit global bottoms for skills in literacy, numeracy and technology problem-solving. It’s a conversation a ... Read more
Is it time to redesign your curriculum for the 21st century learner?
A new framework advocates for carefully curating what students learn. Is it time to rethink your curriculum?
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
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
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
5 critical 21st century skills that go way beyond the 4 Cs
Teach students to think like entrepreneurs with these 21st century skill sets that use the 4 Cs in some very direct ways.
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.
The 5 most important terms for transforming schools
It is not terribly difficult to get people to agree on the need for school transformation. The expression of this need comes not only from the “usual suspects,”…
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 At the start of a ... Read more
4 amazing STEM education videos on YouTube
One helpful page, YouTube EDU, features some of the most popular educational videos on the entire site. The videos are categorized by subject, from engineering to law, and…
Common Core testing will require digital literacy skills
The shift toward online exams aligned with the Common Core standards will require much more preparation than making sure networks can handle the strain; students will need basic…
Integrating the ‘four Cs’ into instruction
While policy makers and education leaders have been talking about the need to teach 21st-century skills for more than a decade, not enough attention has been paid to…
At Las Vegas charter school, iPads power project-based learning
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Website combines project-based learning, social responsibility
A new partnership between Microsoft Corp., the Smithsonian Institution, and TakingITGlobal uses educational technology to help students solve real-world challenges through online collaboration with their peers around the…
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The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills early, students are set up for success in school and…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA Mathematics, download our FREE white paper now to learn a…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…