Flipped learning takes a big step forward
Risk assessments are awful, but necessary
Here are 5 ways to improve risk assessments in your district
Use these strategies to incorporate drones in STEAM education
A team of educators explored different ways drones are relevant to STEAM education.
Does your district need this innovative App Approval Tool?
How a district leveraged its digital citizenship and student data privacy goals to combat lifecycle and edtech obsolescence challenges.
When virtual class time is innovative, student engagement soars
The eSchool Media and Xirrus Innovate to Educate Community Winner reveals what it's like to forge ahead into virtual learning
Here’s what schools need to know about ESSA right now
Under new administration, DeVos, what’s going on with the ESSA?
8 tips to help create and sustain a makerspace
Starting from scratch can be daunting, but it isn't impossible.
This is what Google Expeditions can do in a classroom
Educators talk about their virtual reality experiences and how they engaged students in learning.
12 augmented reality apps students can use today
As augmented reality’s classroom potential grows, apps are becoming more relevant and targeted
If you give a kindergartner a Chromebook…
When the youngest students have access to mobile devices, surprising things happen.
School district invents custom charging solution for all schools
A Texas district is partnering with LocknCharge to create a new mobile device charging station for Chromebooks.
First national academic 3D printing conference launches
Agenda explores the expanding role of 3D printing as a digital fabrication tool for college faculty, K-12 educators, and informal education leaders.
20 lessons that incorporate the 4Cs
A session at TCEA offers insight into how real teachers structure their lessons to support the 4Cs
Why are rural schools still struggling with high-speed internet access?
As internet access becomes more essential to education, some service providers are partnering with districts in innovative ways.
How to address executive function skills in the classroom—and why you should
The key to student achievement may lie in first developing a set of cognitive processes that enable students to manage information and complete tasks.
App of the Week: A collaborative calculator
Elegant graphing calculator and math simulations promote collaboration.
10 high-need education policy areas for 2017
As a new administration takes over, federal and state policymakers should keep these important policy areas in mind.
First-ever online library of edtech pricing data launches for school districts
Consortium's Data Platform allows members to see peer reviews and the actual prices paid by districts.
5 big takeaways from redesigning learning spaces
High-achieving district takes the classroom redesign plunge; learns important lessons every school should know about innovate learning spaces.
Betsy DeVos nomination clears Senate committee in tight vote
As the nomination heads to the full U.S. Senate, some Republicans are uncertain of how they'll vote
The teacher evaluation mistake 28 states are making
A new report sheds light on how the teacher evaluation system preserves the status quo--and why that may be a mistake.
New buzzphrase for IT has massive implications for personalized learning
A new era of personalized learning means IT and edtech leaders must focus on digital cohesion.
Cyberbullying is NOT a technology issue-here’s how to really combat it.
If schools and parents want to combat cyberbullying, they need to understand relational aggression first.
App of the Week: Math meets the Grim Reaper
Extremely addictive puzzle game has dark, slightly gory play.
January’s 11 buzzworthy edtech tools
The month of January’s hottest, must-know edtech tools—right now.
Tips for teaching students with Autism about digital citizenship
Experts detail some of the most effective ways to foster online social skills needed for the 21st-century for students with Autism.
4 tips for making your data usable
Expert details how to make the most of data visualization to help all departments gain the deeper insights they need and transform learning.
7 sneaky ways to get students reading using technology
From timers to transcripts, these technology tactics can help teachers inspire literacy among reluctant readers.
After ethics review, Senate postpones vote for Betsy DeVos
A spokesman for Washington Sen. Patty Murray said the senator is concerned that members will not have a chance to have their questions answered before the vote.
How 4 visionary schools are venturing into a new mixed reality
Mixed reality combines virtual and augmented realities for enhanced learning experiences--and institutions are already implementing it.
App of the Week: Math gets adaptive
Strong adaptive learning makes traditional math curriculum more useful.
Can robotics teach problem solving to students?
STEM expert details 4 tips for using robotics to teach students problem solving.
Report: Broadband access making ‘dramatic’ progress
New data reveals how schools are quickly upgrading broadband capacity, speed
Does growing student diversity mean a renewed focus on personalized learning?
One district invests in a personalized learning framework and sees results soar within their diverse student body.
DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions
Here are your major take-aways from the Betsy DeVos confirmation hearing.
4 components of your district’s next PD win
Principals learn how to effectively implement blended and digital learning with the help of focused, differentiated training.
Closing the homework gap for 1 million students
Sprint to give internet access to 1 million students to close homework gap.
How we used GIS projects to connect with our community
GIS, maps teach Los Angeles high school students about not just STEM, but the meaning of what makes a community.
App of the Week: Play with Smithsonian resources
