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Cybersecurity learning standards offer a new look at a consistent threat
New K-12 cybersecurity learning standards aim to build awareness and create a more diverse talent pipeline
Infographic: 6 uses for K-12 classroom AR
AR's potential to increase classroom engagement is expanding.
Why we need to change the teacher vs. tech narrative
The future of learning technology is not replacing teachers, but amplifying their ability to meet the learning needs of their students.
Teacher specializing in differentiated learning: These are “My Tech Essentials”
Teacher in socioeconomically and linguistically diverse elementary school says these tech tool provide the differentiated learning students depend upon.
The right stuff: Teaching kids about copyright
How to help kids learn about copyright by finding and using other people's creative works legally and ethically.
The 2 stages of successful early STEM education
How to better integrate the connected benefits of computer science in elementary STEM education.
How to create a dyslexia-friendly environment in your school
Some guiding principles for schools to create a learning environment that feels safe, comfortable and empowering for students with dyslexia.
Fourth-Grade teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials”
Here are the education technology tools that allow kids to create, communicate, and think for themselves.
STEAM teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials”
These tech must-haves help transition to a transdisciplinary approach to instruction, enhancing teaching and learning across grade levels.
Teachers talk: 12 makerspace must-haves for back-to-school
Four experienced “makers” and K-12 educators dish their top tools and advice to build a meaningful classroom makerspace from the ground up.
5 technology trends for the new school year
Education is reaching a tipping point when it comes to using tech in the classroom.
3 ways to leverage elementary coding for NGSS standards
A management formula for incorporating more early learning coding into the curriculum without giving up critical components.
5 technologies that support differentiated learning
Add these technologies to classroom learning centers to boost engagement for all.
3 ways to enhance communication at a multi-cultural school
A kindergarten teacher working on a military base shares her best practices for connecting with ELL students and their parents.
Kindergarten teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials”
These 4 fun, differentiated and must-have technologies are perfect for kindergarten students.
The 4 simple misconceptions that can derail early math education
Learn how these common misconceptions can cloud a child’s early math judgment-how teachers can overcome them.
Believe the hype! How video games are changing education
Recent developments in the field of video game research reveal dramatic correlations between playing video games and the ability to learn.
15 of the best apps to engage students outside the classroom
From kindergarten to grade 12, the vast assortment of apps can meet any student’s interests, all while providing valuable lessons.
VR is great, but here’s why hands-on learning can’t disappear
Physically engaging with tangible toys is the best way to take a lesson that is taught on a computer screen and apply it to everyday skills.
App of the Week: Add a Spark to your online creations
Super-flexible design tool for crafting fabulous images, videos, and sites .
Technology teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials”
Instructional technology resource teacher describes how tech tools in the digital age can ground instruction and learning in prodigious and “joyful learning.”
The fascinating link between Minecraft and SEL
Teachers say Minecraft helps students develop key SEL skills such as empathy and problem solving.
Nowhere is tech more important than in curriculum-here’s why
With tech like Spotify, Curriculum-as-a-Service has the potential to free schools of static textbooks.
These educators know how to make PBL work for teachers
A superintendent and two STEM specialists share best practices for providing the professional development teachers need to embrace PBL.
15 real classroom uses for Minecraft
The sandbox game offers unlimited resources, and nearly unlimited ways to use Minecraft in the classroom.
10 ways Google is making Classroom and Forms easier for teachers this school year
This year, Google is sending teachers back to school with updates designed to help them do what they do best—teach.
Is this the new class every student should take?
Data analytics, 101: The class your students need to take today for tomorrow.
Differentiation, individualization and personalization: What they mean, and where they’re headed
How do differentiation, individualization and personalization differ? And how do they scale in terms of complexity?
Think apps are over? Think again: 3 reasons apps foster effective learning
When used in the right way, apps can complement lessons and help teachers—here’s how.
11 new grants for STEM and ed tech
Got funding troubles? These grants can help your school or district sustain important initiatives.
Fascinating library project has students award peace prize
A media specialist’s grade-wide interdisciplinary project shows students that their voices have power around the world.
8 principles to help you advance to Flipped Learning 3.0
Flipped learning pioneer Jon Bergmann outlined critical steps to building an effective flipped learning school.
4 Fresh Approaches to Coding in The Classroom
Check out these new, inspiring spins on learning coding in the classroom from ISTE 2017.
This is the best classroom tool teachers are not using
Video conferencing can enhance learning in all subjects—why not start by investing its potential this summer?
4 ways teachers can supersize Hattie effects
According to Hattie, different teaching practices have different effect sizes—here’s how to supersize visible learning.
ELL Specialist: These are “My Tech Essentials”
ELL specialist uses technology to engage students in every lesson, while providing resources to bridge the gap between their native language and English.
This simple change can help students become better thinkers
Usually, it’s the teacher who supplies the questions that students should answer. Dan Rothstein shows how powerful learning can be when students come up with the questions themselves.
Can a simple classroom redesign inspire student achievement?
In one teacher’s active classroom, achievement goes far beyond test scores—here’s why and how.
4 ways to update critical thinking skills for a massively digital world
Teaching expert reveals how to teach critical thinking skills for today’s overwhelmed students.
Why coding needs a stronger emphasis in every school
