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Interactive virtual learning–pandemic stopgap, or here to stay?

March 11, 2021March 10, 2021 by Jan Zanetis, Managing Director, The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration

As COVID made virtual learning a necessity, it also opened educators’ eyes to the possibilities of web-based interactive learning experiences

Virtual field trips or expeditions have gained in popularity in recent years, and the COVID-19 global pandemic has given the concept a boost as schools and now parents…

5 notable trends in school innovation

March 9, 2021 by Chelsea Waite, Research Fellow, Clayton Christensen Institute

A careful examination of data has revealed some encouraging trends about school innovation--and the promise it holds for students

Recently I told a group of high school students that my research investigates how schools are changing during the pandemic. One student’s unprompted reaction in the Zoom chat…

How education data helps optimize hybrid learning

March 8, 2021 by Chad Reid, Vice President of Marketing, JotForm

Education data is key to ensuring that educators understand how to help students move forward during hybrid learning

A hybrid approach can give districts the flexibility they need to safely transport students to school and provide in-person instruction at a safe distance.

Has the pandemic widened the achievement gap?

March 5, 2021 by Dr. Katie McClarty, Vice President of Research and Design, Renaissance

What can the results of 5.3 million student assessments tell us about educational equity and the achievement gap in the COVID-19 era?

Educators have been talking about the achievement gap since at least the 1960s and the publication of the Coleman Report. This year, of course, the gap everyone is…

3 big questions schools should ask edtech developers

March 3, 2021 by Al Kingsley, Group Managing Director, NetSupport

Partnerships between school districts and edtech developers can be incredibly beneficial--but schools should make sure to ask the right questions of edtech vendors at the outset

Educators on Twitter know that sharing is something teachers love. If you’re a school leader, it’s likely your school is at the center of your community, with close…

5 innovative cybersecurity training strategies to try in 2021

March 3, 2021 by Juta Gurinaviciute, Chief Technology Officer, NordVPN Teams

Creating engaging cybersecurity training methods can increase awareness among faculty and staff exponentially

As much as 88 percent of data breaches are caused by human error, but only 43 percent of workers admit having made mistakes that compromised cybersecurity. In the…

Finding the silver linings in a pandemic

March 1, 2021 by Benjamin Heuston, PhD, CEO, Waterford.org

The move to distance learning has laid bare the disconnect between schools and families—and showed us a way to heal the rift

As we sift through the consequences of the pandemic for our children, educators and education researchers are likely going to be learning lessons about our school system for…

10 new edtech tools to power teaching and learning

March 1, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Edtech conferences went virtual this year, but there's no shortage of new and updated edtech tools designed to support pandemic learning

Instead of the usual hustle and bustle through bright and crowded exhibit hall aisles, edtech trade shows kept exhibitors and attendees at home this year and took a…

How to ensure your edtech tools support equity goals

February 26, 2021 by Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent, Oak Park Elementary District

Looking beyond access to effectiveness can help school leaders evaluate if equity is a top priority for edtech tools in schools

As I meet with team leaders in my suburban Chicago school district, I ask: What is your department doing to create equitable and inclusive learning conditions for all…

Why encryption is key during remote learning

February 26, 2021 by Kurt Markley, Director of Sales, Apricorn

Given the security risks accompanying nationwide remote learning, encryption is critical to data security

While the numbers are constantly changing based on fluid circumstances and data, it’s safe to say that millions of students across the U.S. are engaging in virtual learning.…

District Management

Interactive virtual learning–pandemic stopgap, or here to stay?

5 notable trends in school innovation

How education data helps optimize hybrid learning

Has the pandemic widened the achievement gap?

3 big questions schools should ask edtech developers

5 innovative cybersecurity training strategies to try in 2021

Finding the silver linings in a pandemic

10 new edtech tools to power teaching and learning

How to ensure your edtech tools support equity goals

Why encryption is key during remote learning

Discovery Education Presents Three New Virtual Field Trips

GoGuardian Offers Student Mental Health Service for Free as Schools Face Growing Mental Health Concerns

Curriculum Associates Sponsors the Council of the Great City Schools’ Inaugural Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice

World’s Largest Robotics Competition Returns: Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation to Host Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship

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