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Digital Learning
The tools and resources engaging students and taking learning to the next level
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
Edtech orgs outline quality indicators to vet edtech, AI
Two critical steps must be put into place to reduce the burden of digital learning product evaluations on schools and educators
Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators
Edtech raises new challenges for educators and administrators to solve, but using these tools prepares students to handle whatever the future throws at them
A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources
The right edtech tools can help educators create dynamic and inclusive learning environments that engage students and spark curiosity
Next-gen learning: 5 digital tools to engage and inspire
Embracing edtech advancements can transform classrooms in dynamic and colorful ways
Podcasting for learning–and an antidote to screen time?
The potential of podcasts to support healthy development and learning makes this a trend worth jumping on for kids, parents, and teachers alike
6 ways we boosted literacy platform usage and engaged students
Our literacy platform has helped our students advance academically--and it also builds their independence and self-esteem
Getting the most ROI from your classroom technology
An interactive whiteboard includes many modern features that help enhance active learning and increase engagement
A purposeful approach to tech integration
Technology in the classroom can either inspire learning or create challenges
Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow
Creating smarter classrooms will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required for the future
5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students
Educators can look to digital resources to spark students' curiosity and motivate them to engage with instruction
Friday 5: Digital learning on the rise
Digital learning is an essential part of students' success and achievement
How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.
Bilingual education will only continue to grow, but we must view it as a strength to support and develop
Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps
While primarily a geography resource, interactive maps can be used across various subjects within the social studies domain
15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator
The participating edtech startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for PK-12, higher education, and workforce education customers
3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences
If digital content is created without consideration of accessibility, visual processing, and basic design principles, messages can be lost or misinterpreted
Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
The immersive 3D “Mission: Mars” experience focuses on engaging students of all ages in the engineering design process
Schools and districts that ignore TikTok’s lessons are bound to fail
Ditching lectures and embracing experiments, multimedia, discussions, and hands-on activities will help lessons resonate with most learners
9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students
While new and emerging technologies can feel like a hurdle at times, there is also much that can be gained by incorporating them into our curriculum
5 essential digital learning reads
Digital learning is an essential element in today's connected and evolving classrooms--here's what you need to know
Reaching edtech harmony in your classroom
Teachers and students thrive with a comprehensive classroom ecosystem--here's how to integrate essential tools
5 spooky Halloween videos for students of all ages
Use these fun Halloween-themed videos to engage students in classroom learning and capture their attention
Digital tools are sticking around–here’s the right way to leverage technology
Knowing how to apply technology in K-12 education, and which tools to use for the greatest impact, is paramount moving into a new school year
5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss
ISTELive 23 offers sessions on digital learning, teacher PD, virtual reality, computer science, and more
Why connected laptops are a pathway to digital liberation
As learning increasingly goes digital and incorporates online components, demand will grow for laptop capabilities that extend beyond just word processing
Are you choosing the right classroom visual displays?
When it comes to classroom displays, here’s how to make the best purchasing decision for learning
Take a peek inside this teacher’s Escape Room learning challenges
A high school educator's interactive Hunger Games-themed escape rooms require students to complete gaming-style learning challenges to unlock the next activity
5 ways to get results from your virtual tutoring program
Thanks to a data-driven approach to tutoring, this district has been able to help its students increase their growth and confidence in reading
Harnessing edtech for deeper science engagement
Combining interactive edtech resources with student choice will encourage engagement, ownership, and ultimately academic success
5 innovative ways educators are using digital learning tools
On Digital Learning Day, discover how the right resources can inspire students and make learning more meaningful
6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse
The metaverse helps students enjoy more engaging lessons and greater autonomy--and also offers significant accessibility benefits
From the classroom to the office: What we can learn from educators entering the edtech workforce
Who better to innovate for edtech companies than the teachers who have spent time in the K-12 classroom?
My top 3 digital science lab resources
It can be challenging to find digital learning tools that specifically support lab science, but these resources fit the bill
Engaging Presidents’ Day videos for students
These videos cover the electoral college, how the presidency came to exist, the very first election, and more
35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023
At FETC 2023, a focus on equity, access, and post-pandemic healing
Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
The immersive 3D “Mission: Mars” experience focuses on engaging students of all ages in the engineering design process
Cool! 6 TED-Ed lessons about the cold
With a vast video library and the chance to customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons can be incorporated into all topics and content areas
USPTO launches free K-12 invention education platform
‘EquIP HQ’ offers free, standards-aligned lesson plans to introduce invention and creative works to K–12 teachers and students
5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction
