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A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources
The right edtech tools can help educators create dynamic and inclusive learning environments that engage students and spark curiosity
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
Gaming is gaining more and more momentum in education, and one of the most popular games today is Minecraft, which educators are using in innovative ways in classrooms…
How Apple can improve students struggling with writing
I was teaching special education students in grades 5 and 6 in an inner city school in Canton. Time was going by and students continued to struggle with…
7 big problems–and solutions–in education
Education has 99 problems, but the desire to solve those problems isn't one. But because we can't cover 99 problems in one story, we'll focus on seven, which…
Write for my teacher, or publish to the world?
When students participate in out-of-class learning, teachers should recognize that potential Fifteen years ago, a student I never taught forever ... Read more
Do states need a Common Core check-up?
Resources and tools for Common Core abound, but it's time to gauge how implementation is really going, according to some stakeholders. Part of that motivation, according to the…
Digital divide, lack of certified librarians ‘a national crisis’
