12 awesome digital and mobile learning resources
Supporting neurodiverse learners requires more than accommodation: It demands systemic change
Neurotypical students who learn alongside neurodivergent peers develop critical social-emotional skills
4 things you need to know about edtech this week
Here are some of the top edtech headlines--give them a read so you're up to date on all the latest classroom tech developments
Decoding supercalifragilisticexpialidocious with dyslexia
A reading intervention specialist shares the story of how her ‘little professor’ student changed his mindset about his dyslexia diagnosis
Robotics isn’t scary! 4 benefits of working with robots
A campus technology coordinator identifies four major benefits her district's students get from exploring robotics
Getting started with AR in the classroom
It's not as difficult as you might think to introduce AR to your students--here are a couple tools to help you dive in
Fostering independence in students with visual impairments
Educators can leverage sophisticated advancements in technology to help students with visual impairments develop new skills
20 top edtech tools for the classroom
Common Sense Education outlines some of the top-reviewed edtech tools on topics including STEM, art, SEL, and more
5 real examples of coding and robotics in the classroom
It isn’t as hard as you might think to bring coding and robotics into your instruction--learn how educators just like you are doing it with success
What does it really mean to be competency-based?
Even with a general agreed-upon term, it's not always easy to describe what a competency-based implementation looks like
3 keys to a successful community literacy initiative
A chief academic officer shares how collaborating with local and national partners for a literacy initiative helped her district offer free books to everyone in the three cities it serves
3 digital tools that are shifting the teacher’s role
Digital tools can help transform the teacher's role--as long as they aren't complicating the instructional process
We need to put robotics in rural schools
Learn how this district decided to get competitive and put robotics in rural schools to help students be successful
How this school designed a robotics program from the ground up
An innovative math teacher lays out his multi-year approach to teaching STEM with a brand-new robotics program
5 TED-Ed Lessons to introduce students to robotics
TED-Ed Lessons offer a video library and the chance to build and customize robotics lessons for students
Great K-12 robotics apps for users of all abilities
If you're looking for a way to add another engaging element to your robotics instruction, check out these K-12 robotics apps
How STEAM prepares students for the global economy
It's critical to ensure students are equipped to navigate the ever-changing global economy and the future of work
How film and a flipped classroom lead to student success
The flipped classroom holds infinite potential for classrooms--here's how to harness that potential and combine it with film
8 resources for robotics education
As robotics education gains popularity, there are more and more resources to help educators integrate robotics into the classroom
5 things to help you start teaching K-12 robotics
K-12 robotics is finding its place in classrooms--here are some tips to help you incorporate it in your own instruction
Is this a new way to discover innovative schools?
A new effort hopes to broaden the definition of innovative schools and cast a wider net to gather examples of student-centered learning experiences
3 real-world competitions that support STEM learning
The best way to engage students in STEM learning is to give them real-world problems to solve--here are 3 to motivate them
Training the future workforce for a data-driven society
An educational imperative: Our students must know how to live and work in a world that is dictated by data
Arkansas turns to VR for new education program
A partnership puts VR in the hands of students, as research shows the innovative technology has lots of promise for learning
Using assistive technology district-wide to improve reading achievement
Coordinating efforts across an entire district can help assistive technology make a more meaningful impact
Keep stress at bay–keep calm and teach!
An expert highlights strategies to manage emotions and stress in and out of the classroom
What makes an engaging learning experience?
A new report breaks down the components needed to boost student engagement and create a more engaging learning experience
6 steps to choose digital resources wisely
Here are some important things to consider when evaluating digital resources such as apps, games, and other services for use in school and at home
10, 9, 8…We’re counting down edtech tools and strategies
Check out this unique spin on a countdown--you'll find edtech tools and strategies aligned with innovation, STEAM, and more
Edtech is expanding access to learning–here’s how
A new survey shows most educators and parents believe edtech gives students more access to educational opportunities
How to find the right teaching resources–without being overwhelmed
Learn how this teacher avoids an avalanche of online information and locates the right high-quality teaching resources for her students
8 ways I embraced mindfulness this year
Here's how a middle school teacher decreased her and her students' anxiety and began to think more positively, all with mindfulness
10 reasons to use AR and VR in the classroom
Using innovative technologies can improve learning--here's what incorporating AR and VR in the classroom can do for student engagement
How we got the edtech resource we wanted
Here’s how we managed to take an edtech resource from a lightbulb idea to actual implementation in the classroom
Where do today’s teens get their news?
In an era of fake news, critical thinking and evaluation are more important than ever
6 free resources for teachers–just in time for back-to-school
As students and teachers adjust to being back in classrooms for a new school year, we've gathered a list of free resources for teachers
3 back-to-school apps for lesson planning
Thanks to these back-to-school apps, teachers will return to classrooms armed with some new and useful resources
How our school transitioned from STEM to STEAM
Learn how this district saw great success as it moved from STEM to STEAM—and discover how yours can do the same
Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era
Navigating classroom technology doesn't have to be daunting--all it takes is the ability to understand the relationship today's students have with technology
How a productive struggle motivates students in math
If you're unfamiliar with the concept of a productive struggle, read on to learn how it can engage students and promote better achievement in math
5 reasons to integrate digital storytelling into your teaching
