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5 news literacy resources for students
As it becomes easier and easier to manipulate news images, videos, and information, students must develop strong news literacy skills
The 2 dashboards that will get teachers to use data
How do you get teachers to use data? Here's how one district cut the fluff and zeroed in on what's really important.
15+ great resources for introducing coding to the classroom
Must-try apps, games, and tutorials for learners of every age “Computer science is a liberal art, it’s something that everyone ... Read more
Inside the unique STEM school for students with learning difficulties
The nation's first STEM academy for those with social and learning difficulties focuses on both hard and soft skills, from coding to collaboration.
How satellite technology can help close the digital divide
According to the FCC and others, satellite technology holds promise As high-speed internet service becomes more ubiquitous in American households, ... Read more
Flipping the classroom together—from 3,000 miles away
How two teachers overcome the challenges of flipping their classrooms, collaborating, and co-planning their lessons across states.
5 things you should know about Periscope for education
Twitter’s new live video streaming service has intriguing possibilities for schools, but there are also issues for educators to consider.
Debunking the myth that good teachers shouldn’t use curriculum aids
Expecting teachers to go it alone hurts school improvement. It’s time to reframe the debate The myth that good teachers ... Read more
The future of learning spaces is open ended
Collaboration and creation do not lend themselves to rows of desks. What is the future of learning spaces?
The one-stop shop approach to an IT overhaul
The largest county in the U.S. faces a lot of challenges. Managing a huge IT network is only one. Can an integrated approach help?
First annual Global Collaboration Day hopes to connect every school
Mark your calendars, this September 17 schools around the world are going international for Global Collaboration Day, a first-of-its-kind event designed to raise awareness about the merits of…
A helpline for schools tackling cyberbullying
First-of-its-kind pilot gives schools a new tool for combating cyberbullying on social media -- a helpline with close ties to Facebook and Twitter.
5 ways to expand federal educational OER
In a letter sent earlier this month, a group of ed-tech stakeholders urged the Obama administration to make federally-funded educational materials available as Open Educational Resources (OER). Creating…
It’s time to ask how E-rate will impact learning outcomes
With E-rate reformed, educators must consider new learning-centered questions about how connectivity will impact student learning outcomes, and what technology is truly important.
5 ways games make kids smarter
Games are challenging but they’re also fun. That’s a formula worth emulating Ninety seven percent of kids spend an average ... Read more
Digital badges find their niche
A community effort with employers and thousands of students is making badges practical in Pittsburgh -- and it's catching on.
It’s almost fall. Do you know where your textbooks are?
Poor asset management may be education's dirty little secret, say two districts who opted for a 21st century upgrade to save time and money.
Is your one-to-one program destined to fail?
Many one-to-one programs focus on learning the device itself and not enough on thinking beyond the device. But the best programs are the ones created around a focused…
The 7 do’s and don’ts of creating your own OERs
Whether you know it or not, most educators have already started creating their own open educational resources (OER) in the form of tests, handouts, and presentations. Bringing them…
Stopping teacher turnover in its tracks
