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Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable
District leaders outline how their schools are supporting personalized learning opportunities for students--now, and in the future
How can teachers inspire learning? By empowering students
How can today’s teachers inspire their students—and how can technology play a role? These questions were the focus of a unique professional development event held May 10th in…
Three more steps to using digital content: Part 2
By now, digital content is on the minds of most educators. Transitioning to digital content, and ensuring that districts have the policies and practices in place to support…
In defense of one-to-one, mobile learning
Ed-tech initiatives will always have critics. But administrators can take action and leverage resources to ensure that their one-to-one and mobile learning initiatives are implemented carefully and successfully.
8 examples of how gaming is changing education
Once accompanied by a stigma, educational gaming has gained even more momentum over the past year. Across the nation, teachers are recognizing that engaging and immersive educational games…
2 ways to support eRate modernization
Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closed its comment period for its most recent Public Notice, soliciting responses for proposed changes to the eRate program. As a…
3 ways to avoid summer ‘brain drain’
Students and teachers usually can't wait for summer--students, to have a break from classes, and teachers, to catch up on professional development and reflect on the previous school…
Blended learning simplified and explained in video
You would never ask students to write without giving them something to write with. You would never ask students to read without the right reading materials. You would…
Eleven new ed-tech services to know about
A “discovery engine” that uses a personalized search service to help professionals find reputable online degree programs from accredited universities, and an assessment application that allows teams of…
New: 11 of the best iOS and Android apps
Apps are some of the most popular tools in education, and with good reason--they're easily accessible on mobile devices and can provide quick and targeted help. Understanding how,…
How do teachers use technology?
In education, it’s easy to get data from one school, district or even state. But national data, encompassing most teachers in the U.S., is no easy feat, and…
Past Google’s first page: Gauging students’ global search skills
“Did he seriously just ask that? How old is this guy?” Well yes, I recently seriously just asked a group of students if they knew how to use…
6 hallmarks of the ‘connected classroom’
Every educator wants to teach in a connected classroom, and every student wants to learn in one. But what is the “connected classroom,” and what are some of…
Instant logins among the latest ed-tech innovations
A new platform that allows for instant login to any software with a single click, and a "differentiated learning algorithm" that gives students personalized support inside or outside…
Using games to measure student skills
Game-based learning is one of the most popular trends in education today, and for good reason--a well-designed game engages students, boosts their interest in the topic it addresses,…
Five ways Instagram can improve learning
Instagram is not just for teens and celebrities posting pictures of their favorite food, pets, and vacation spots. Like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, educators can use Instagram to…
5 digital learning trends in museums
Museums are a popular field trip destination, but as learning becomes more digital, more and more museums are offering digital learning programs designed to engage students and give…
Four mobile deployment tips from CTOs
Mobile learning is on the rise, and school leaders recognize that mobile initiatives, when implemented correctly, give students a distinct advantage as they enter college and the workforce.…
Here’s why great principals matter
Strong leadership is essential to any school’s success, and school principals play a vital role in ensuring teachers and students are successful in the classroom.
Minecraft’s potential in today’s classrooms
