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Here’s why civics education should teach students how to self-govern

July 6, 2021 by Fred Fransen, Ph.D, CEO, Certell

A strong civics curriculum begins in school, but it continues with lifelong learning--here's what civics education should teach students.

Self-government has never been easy, and we are witnessing a true division of opinion about how our government should work. A solid civics education can prepare students to…

7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall

July 2, 2021 by Laura Ascione

It never hurts to try new digital learning tools--and summer is a great opportunity to explore potential new additions to the classroom

There are some well-known and much-loved digital learning tools that are part of every educator's must-try list, but why not throw some new resources into the mix?

Are your students ready for their next step?

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by Doris Zahner, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Council for Aid to Education

The case for authentic assessment of essential college and career skills to improve student outcomes in college and career.

After more than a year of virtual learning, many educators and parents are investigating approaches to accelerate learning to ensure students are ready for their next step. Learning…

21 awesome AR and VR tools for learning

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by Laura Ascione

AR and VR resources offer educators a way to construct immersive and engaging learning experiences for all students

Nearly everyone has experienced augmented reality and virtual reality to some degree, and while they're fun, AR and VR can also be incredibly powerful when integrated into classroom…

What makes a good digital math tool?

June 25, 2021 by eSchool News Staff

$As popularity and usage of digital tools rises, it's important to know what, exactly, makes a good digital math tool with a laptop and calculator.$

We recently spoke with Texthelp’s Chief Technology Officer, Ryan Graham, on the current state of edtech tools in math and the future of math education. As popularity and…

5 cool TED-Ed lessons for summer break

June 18, 2021 by Laura Ascione

TED-Ed Lessons offer a video library and the chance to build and customize lessons for students--check out these fun summer lessons.

Take a look at some engaging and oddball TED-Ed videos for those "I'm bored" moments this summer.

How is technology impacting literacy?

June 16, 2021June 14, 2021 by Content Provided by Stride, Inc.

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it…

3 critical STEM action-items for administrators

June 14, 2021 by Mike Lavelle, CEO, Flinn Scientific

Planning for a successful post-COVID academic year means taking stock of what STEM instruction might look like in the fall

With summer approaching, now is an opportune time for administrators and science department leaders to work collaboratively with educators to examine what worked and what didn’t, to close…

5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies

June 8, 2021 by Adriana Arellano, Principal, Dr. Rodriguez Elementary, Harlingen CISD, Texas

These student engagement strategies can help educators create authentic learning experiences for all students using digital tools

Here are five strategies using technology the teachers in my school have implemented to create a learning environment that actively engages students and promotes more fun in learning.

3 ways gamification engages students

June 8, 2021 by Arushi Gupta, Founder and CEO, AlgoSTEM

Gamification can help students overcome some of the troubles that accompany virtual learning--here's how

Gamification, defined as using game-like elements in non-game contexts, can help motivate online learners and solve this issue. In the context of education, gamification elements typically include digital…

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

Curriculum

Here’s why civics education should teach students how to self-govern

7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall

Are your students ready for their next step?

21 awesome AR and VR tools for learning

What makes a good digital math tool?

5 cool TED-Ed lessons for summer break

How is technology impacting literacy?

3 critical STEM action-items for administrators

5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies

3 ways gamification engages students

Delaware Ensures Every Student Has Digital Access to Curriculum and Choice Reading Titles

Education Leaders Claypool And McLaughlin Launch New School

DreamBox Learning® Enters ELA Market with Acquisitions of Reading Plus® and Squiggle Park

Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

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