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Next-generation tech for schools–right now

August 2, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Tech is constantly evolving, and new technology advances mean that your schools don't have to wait to use future-looking tools and strategies

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan and sponsored by Galaxy: 7 things K-12 IT teams can do now to manage OT risks; AI…

How 3 past Hero Awards winners navigated COVID

August 2, 2022 by Laura Ascione

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards program, sponsored by JAR Systems and SAP Concur, has returned for 2022 and recognizes the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12…

Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality

August 1, 2022 by Megan Bateman, Technology/Media Literacy Specialist, Art Specialist, & Data/Intervention Specialist, Minnesota

Instead of using VR to gamify the classroom, students can use VR to develop higher-order thinking skills that are critical for thriving in today’s digitally connected society

Holding fast to the prospect that the virtual reality headsets would be the key to pushing past the passive consumption of video and games by providing impactful immersive…

COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?

August 1, 2022 by Laura Ascione

In a new survey of nearly 8,000 educators in the U.S., educators point to student-centered learning as key to boosting student engagement and learning outcomes

In a new survey of thousands of U.S. educators, teachers validate concerns over student engagement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but believe that technology and student-centered approaches to…

The critical link between scholastic esports and career pathways education

July 29, 2022 by Daniel Rolo, Intermediate Teacher, St. Clair Catholic District School Board

Few students will have careers as esports athletes, but all will enter the workforce, applying skills they learned in scholastic esports to any number of careers

When I first approached my administration back in August 2021 about implementing a scholastic esports program at school I had imagined facing significant opposition to the idea, and,…

110% humidity, 100% human collaboration

July 29, 2022 by Britten Follett

Collaboration is critical as librarians, teachers, and administrators help students come back to the classroom after the pandemic

This summer, thousands of educators and vendors who serve education descended on New Orleans and braved 110% humidity for the first “back to normal” conference for the International…

How to create inclusive learning environments with UDL

July 28, 2022 by Luis Pérez, Technical Assistance Specialist, CAST

The UDL framework can help teachers shape inclusive learning environments and can support K-12 leaders in implementing new programs

What are inclusive learning environments, anyway? Putting a definition on this complex concept is deceptively tricky. Environments aren’t just spaces that we exist in; they also encompass the…

All you need to know about ERP in education

July 29, 2022July 28, 2022 by Igor Efremov, Head of Recruitment, Itransition

ERP systems offer a wide array of features and are complex--smooth implementation in education requires preparation for IT teams.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions help companies coordinate the work of various departments by integrating all the necessary information within one shared database.

Paraprofessionals: The unsung heroes of the classroom

July 27, 2022 by Kate Eberle Walker

In all contexts, paraprofessionals need to be recognized as an essential part of the classroom or therapy experience

Staffing shortages continue to impact schools across the U.S., and vacancies are an increasingly common occurrence. Parents’ minds often jump first to teacher shortages, with significant numbers of…