Changes for MinecraftEDU, studies on PD and observations, plus creativity tools for the classroom
Innovative Teaching
Popular and engaging teaching trends and instructional methods
Don’t forget nature’s classroom
Outdoor learning environments support skills that are difficult to cultivate through traditional classroom instruction alone
App of the Week: A vast literary learning system
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Graphite by Common Sense Media. Click ... Read more
Boosting access, risk-taking, and engagement
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
PBS innovation program is looking for the best digital educators
Educators from across the country who excel at using technology and digital media to support student learning are encouraged to enter the 2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program.…
7th grade scholarships for MOOC completion
Outstanding 7th grade students from families with financial need can earn special consideration for a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship if they complete a free college class offered…
Marketplace aims to revolutionize K-12 purchasing
Marketplace will offer a suite of tools to help educators make informed buying decisions Noodle Markets, a new provider of ... Read more
What’s up next for ed-tech news in 2016?
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
5 school and educator grants for the new year
As we enter the new year, check out these grant funding opportunities for teachers, students, and administrators -- many revolving around strengthening relevant 21st century skills, such as…
Showbie launches realtime parent updates
Classroom workflow app Showbie is now creating accounts specifically for parents to login and view their child’s progress. The new ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. 1: Three things great teachers do with technology
3 inspiring examples of how great teachers turn technology into relevance and make learning count Ed. note: This year the ... Read more
Most Popular in 2015, No. 1: The app that lets you create Khan Academy-style videos in 60 seconds
How flipped educators can create video tutorials a la Khan in no time flat.
Most Popular of 2015, No. two: The advanced Google searches every student should know
Google has amazing tools for finding school-worthy sources. Too bad most kids don’t know they exist Ed. note: We’re counting ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. two The ed-tech trends on the cusp of mainstream
K-12 Horizon Report notes big ed tech shifts, like maker tech and more devices, for 2016 and beyond.
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. three: It’s time for every student to learn to code
Learning to code is about more than career readiness. It's about helping students make sense of their digital world
Most Popular of 2015, No. three: Everything you never knew about using Google in the classroom
Google Certified Teachers share tips and secrets for using Chrome, Docs, and more Ed. note: We’re counting down the top ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. four: 4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates
Forward-thinking practices from districts in Digital Promise's League of Innovative Schools focus on college and career readiness, and ultimately help increase the overall graduation rate.
Most Popular in 2015, No. four: 8 things every teacher can do to create an innovative classroom
Innovation can’t be tested or graded — but it can be built up Ed. note: We’re counting down the top ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. five: These 6 questions determine if you’re technology rich, innovation poor
Think your school is innovative with tech? Answer these 6 questions and prepare to reassess Ed. note: We’re counting down ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. five: Journey to the student-centered makerspace
Explore a collaborative makerspace where students design the space and take charge of their learning
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. six: Where blended meets personalized learning—and gets results
A coordinated, intentional program of blended learning is changing teaching and learning in the Nation’s capital. Ed. note: This year ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. six: 7 of Leslie Fisher’s favorite gadgets for 2015 and beyond
Futuristic drones, wearables, and augmented reality are cool tools to watch Ed. note: We’re counting down the top stories of ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. seven: 6 reasons why Chromebooks are the device of the moment
What makes Chromebooks popular, and will they outlast their buzz? Ed. note: We’re counting down the top stories of 2015 ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. seven: Flipped learning is changing the face of special ed
Flipped learning and one-to-one are a powerful combo for some populations Ed. note: This year the editors selected ten stories ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. eight: 7 steps to creating PLCs teachers want to use
Practical tips for building PLCs that serve every educator Ed. note: We’re counting down the top stories of 2015 based ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. eight: Finding copyright-friendly photos for the Google Images generation
Searching and citing usable images is easy once students learn the basics Ed. note: This year the editors selected ten ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. nine: Why you should stop testing and start assessing
One educator issues a challenge to all: skip the Scantron and discover what students really know Ed. note: This year ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. nine: 106k free teacher-created digital textbooks hit the web
The move to digital textbooks and resources is spreading as more companies partner with open education efforts Ed. note: We’re ... Read more
Most Popular of 2015, No. ten: Are digital textbooks worth it?
Early digital textbook adopters share their pros and cons Ed. note: We’re counting down the top stories of 2015 based ... Read more
Editor’s Picks 2015, No. ten: The 3 trust questions to ask every ed-tech vendor
Vendors need to answer these questions when establishing trust with administrators Ed. note: This year the editors selected ten stories ... Read more
Tapping into UDL for online courses
Catch up on the most compelling K-12 news stories you may have missed this week Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most…
U.S. graduation rate hits 82 percent
U.S. students are graduating from high school at a higher rate than ever before, according to data released today by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for…
The Hour of Code’s nationwide momentum
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
K-8 tech use increases, and libraries get Future Ready
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
The blended learning model every district can try
Public school districts can move to this blended learning model, called the 4/1 model, in incremental steps -- and in as little as one day a week.
After beefing up broadband, Kentucky upgrades web filtering
Kentucy’s Department of Education is implementing a new web filtering system for all 173 K-12 school districts statewide, as a followup to a massive connectivity push that’s seeing…
Minecraft coding, plus apps upon apps