Not all screen time is equal
Digital Learning
The tools and resources engaging students and taking learning to the next level
Not all screen time is equal
Screen time debates should center on whether or not individual technologies, programs, and digital learning experiences are supporting student growth and achievement
A viral case against screens in schools is winning converts. Does the evidence hold up?
In his book and Senate testimony, a neuroscientist offers a three-pronged case against tech in schools
5 keys to turn escape rooms into classroom inspiration
Using the Engineering Design Process and Process of Scientific Inquiry can help educators design educational escape rooms that are meaningful and fun
As classrooms go digital, are educators ready?
Educators can develop best practices that ensure digital learning fulfills its promise rather than amplifies its problems
The death of the static textbook: Why financial education must be “live”
Democratizing financial intelligence means democratizing the technology that delivers it
On your mark, get set, print: The 3 learning advantages of 3D printing
When used with purpose, 3D printing transforms from a common classroom tool into a launchpad for student discovery
3 reasons to switch to virtual set design
Virtual production offers more than just impressive shows--it provides a cost-effective, flexible, and innovative approach to storytelling
More parents are homeschooling–and turning to podcasts for syllabus support
Homeschooling is increasing, and with it is the need for flexible, affordable, and trustworthy educational content
Rethink the classroom: How interactive tech simplifies IT and supercharges learning
For technology leaders striving to balance innovation, security, and scalability, interactive solutions offer a chance to reimagine what’s possible in the modern classroom
Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learning
Career connections ensure that all students graduate prepared, inspired, and equipped to thrive
Strengthening middle school literacy: What educators need to know
Building literacy doesn’t just improve test scores--it gives students the skills to succeed in every subject
Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools
For tech leaders balancing innovation, security, and scalability, interactive solutions are an opportunity to rethink the ordinary
Building a literacy framework that works: A district leader’s journey in Peoria
This district needed a literacy framework that could both repair learning gaps and accelerate grade-level achievement
Digital learning is different
When students can master learning with digital resources, they'll be prepared to navigate information in an increasingly digital world
8 under-the-radar digital learning resources
Digital learning resources help educators diversify their toolkit--and give students access to a wider range of learning modalities and real-world applications
How Gimkit engages my students
Gimkit can boost engagement, reinforce learning through interactive gameplay, and foster collaboration--all while offering valuable insights into student progress in real time
5 digital resources to engage students in meaningful learning
Digital resources allow educators to connect with students in a way that’s interactive, personalized, and relevant
10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom
Teachers of all subjects and grade levels can leverage these ideas and resources for using Google tools
5 strategies to get your students talking
Technology tools play a crucial role in fostering better discussions in physical and digital classrooms
Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies
Including students in designing solutions helps establish cell phone policies that are more likely to be successful and sustained
With classroom tech, meet students where they are
Classroom tech should serve as both a vehicle and a compass--driving student engagement strategies while guiding students toward deeper understanding
How instructional audio amps up physical education classes
Portable instructional audio technology helps physical education teachers overcome critical barriers to listening
Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture
When students are given the opportunity to express themselves in meaningful ways, they rise to the occasion
4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork
Edtech tools can help cultivate an environment of curiosity and collaboration where every student feels heard
‘Too many apps for that’ in schools
A survey of teachers, parents, and curriculum leaders points to necessary changes for app management in districts
5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology
Targeted instructional strategies, amplified through technology, help students strengthen their vocabulary and reading comprehension
Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation
Digital tools help educators move beyond one-size-fits-all tests to assessments that capture student growth in meaningful ways
How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement
The most successful edtech implementations prioritize pedagogy over technology, creating engaging classrooms
Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning
Schools are embracing innovation, edtech, and AI to meet students' needs in equitable and accessible ways
Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction
Technology adoption succeeds when it serves clear pedagogical purposes and supports genuine student needs
A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025
The software-directed instructional model is a game-changer--it allows students to learn at the right level
Growing communicative, knowledge-building composers: A focus on process
Digital skills are skills students will use for life, and they’re already part of many state and national standards
Creating podcasts in the classroom
Podcasts provide a simple yet powerful medium that can help students in their literacy and communication growth
Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025
The future of education will be more flexible, inclusive, and tailored to prepare students for lifelong success
Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning
Students offered insight into how to use active learning, with digital tools, to boost their engagement
Sharpening skills for the digital classroom
Many teachers aren't comfortable using technology in instruction, and they feel unprepared to provide students with the digital resources they need to succeed
Skibidi anarchy: The role of technology in post-pandemic classrooms
Digital learning tools are charged with meeting legitimate classroom needs and appealing to students in ways that the old guard just doesn’t do anymore
Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation
If we want Generation Alpha to create world-changing technologies, educators must embrace experiential learning resources and encourage collaboration
48 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year
It's that time of year--educators and industry leaders offer their expert advice for an engaging back-to-school experience
3 online resources to encourage student career planning
