The 4 essential elements of passion-based learning
Teaching students effectively means getting to know them -- and their passions.
Watch 4 ed-tech trailblazers discuss disruptive change for the future
Darryl Adams, DOE’s Ted Mitchell, and more share groundbreaking thoughts “These are not infomercials,” is perhaps the best way to ... Read more
4 radically different school models upending education
Goal setting and PBL serve as cornerstones for new school models. Is self-directed learning every student’s future? These days, there ... Read more
Looking for an innovation model for your school? Try asking students
How do you combat student engagement problems? For many schools the answer seems to be some variation of personalized learning, as interpreted by school administrators. For two Chicago-area…
Meet the next generation of school ed-tech leaders
CoSN and EdScoop announce inaugural winners at CoSN 2016 annual conference CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) and EdScoop have ... Read more
How to plan and create true flexible learning spaces
In a blended learning world, learning spaces need to adapt Teachers who are moving to a blended learning paradigm soon ... Read more
How to turn your classroom into a hotbed of creativity and innovation
Classrooms do not promote nearly enough creativity and innovation. Here's how they can start.
HMH launches marketplace to connect educators, developers
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) has launched a Beta version of the HMH Marketplace, a new online destination that offers teachers, ed-tech developers and technology companies the opportunity to…
TED-ED clubs give students a platform for sharing ideas
The clubs are fashioning the next generation of TED speakers one big idea at a time One of Mitzi Stover’s ... Read more
Dept. of Ed launches makerspace design challenge with $200,000 in prizes
White House competition is giving schools the chance to design and realize the perfect makerspace A new Department of Education-sponsored ... Read more
8 maker tools to inspire next-gen innovation and design
Looking to develop designers and entrepreneurs? SXSWedu offered several ideas How can schools prepare students to be the designers, innovators, ... Read more
Why we all need time to tinker with tech
Tinkering in the modern context is a process of trying something to figure out what works or doesn’t to find your way to the best solution, often going…
The 4 essentials of a successful Genius Hour
Genius Hour projects may be open ended, but there are still some ground rules. Here are some tips for making Genius Hour work in your school.
Teach students to communicate effectively in the Innovation Age
Communication looks different in the Innovation Age compared to the Information Age of yesteryear. Here's how to help students succeed
What do we really mean by risk taking in the classroom?
It's important for students to learn risk taking skills. But how do schools do that without taking some big risks themselves?
Changing a district’s future, through STEM
An aquarium and a state-of-the-art STEM center are part of one superintendent's plan to empower a depressed community through education.
6 tips for innovative teaching in a digital age
Top advice on innovative teaching for a digital world.
22 districts join network of innovative school systems
Oxnard Union High School District is one of 22 school districts accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking school districts organized by Digital…
Video: When to choose iPads vs. Chromebooks
Two educators go head-to-head on which device is better for classrooms Ed. note: In partnership with Lesson Planet, we asked ... Read more
Napa County wins $50K collaboration prize for vocabulary gap solution
The Napa County Office of Education has emerged as the grand prize winner of CDW-G's Collaboration Nation, a program recognizing school districts' commitment and dedication to student success,…
4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates
Early access to college classes and anytime/anywhere learning is helping some forward-thinking districts boost graduation rates.
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.
8 things every teacher can do to create an innovative classroom
Innovation can’t be tested or graded, but it can be built up. Here's how.
What Google’s virtual field trips look like in the classroom
Last spring, Hector Camacho guided his high school economics class on comprehensive tours of the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve banks, and the Treasury Building. Students swept…
7 of Leslie Fisher’s favorite gadgets for 2015 and beyond
Speaker and self-professed gadget geek Leslie Fisher took to ISTE 2015 to share her favorite futuristic tech tools at her session "Attack of the Gadgets," where she shared…
Flipped learning is changing the face of special ed
E.L. Haynes has a one-to-one laptop program, and students also can bring their own devices to school. Using a flipped learning approach, teachers record their lessons and post…
Expeditionary learning gets kids out of the classroom, into the field
Expeditionary learning combines fieldwork, community service, and deeper learning that hits every subject. See how it's being put to the test at one school.
This is how librarians can lead the digital transformation
Despite being pressed for time and resources, one librarian shares how her profession can serve as change agents in their schools' digital transformation by keeping priorities where they…
The innovative district where career prep is the only focus
A look at technology’s role in 21st century career and technical education with forward-thinking Dr. Nivea Torres of the Connecticut Technical High School System, a career-prep high school…
Why you should stop testing and start assessing
The thought of asking students to take tests to show their knowledge had never crossed my mind. My goal has always been to design courses that capture the…
Set Up Your Own Digital Media Lab for Next to Nothing
A green screen, a Mac, and some digital tools turn a tiny storage space into a hi-tech playground for video production that students and teachers love--all with minimal…
When students become entrepreneurs, real learning happens
Some are embracing their entrepreneurial spirit right at school, engaging in a style of project-based learning that helps make lessons come alive and touches on almost every aspect…
5 steps for creating a custom makerspace
No two makerspaces are exactly alike, according to one media specialist who offers up her top recommendation for tailoring the space, materials, and activities to goals based on…
Watch 5,000 educators take a big risk to make 1 important point
Would you stand up and try a dance you've never done in front of 5,000 strangers? Watch how one teacher gets these brave educators to try in order…
Create a class of GPS explorers with geocaching
Geocaching combines problem solving, collaboration, and appreciation for the outdoors Several years ago I attended a Discovery Education Teacher Institute ... Read more
20 ed-tech leaders to watch
The National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN) recently announced its “20 to Watch” honorees for 2014-15. These education leaders from across the country are being…
Why overwhelmed educators should stick to these simple tech tools
Tech is shifting faster than teacher training can keep up. The solution is to keep it simple. I recently had the pleasure of spending a few hours in…
My top 6 gaming resources for STEM teaching
Motivating students and keeping students actively engaged in lessons is becoming frequently more challenging for even the most creative teachers. At times it can seem we’re competing with…
The 9 essentials of crowdfunding for the classroom
As funding for public education continues to decline, districts, administrators, and classroom teachers struggle to find ways to fill gaps left by budget cuts. Traditional school fundraising methods,…
Journey to the student-centered makerspace
Whether you know it or not, your students are already making things outside of school. From digital animation and programming to video production and duct tape crafts, it’s…
Kevin is a forward-thinking media executive with more than 25 years of experience building brands and audiences online, in print, and face to face. He is an acclaimed writer, editor, and commentator covering the intersection of society and technology, especially education technology. You can reach Kevin at KevinHogan@eschoolnews.com
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- How to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools - November 1, 2024