Full Sail launches new camps for coding, robotics, gaming, and more
Risk assessments are awful, but necessary
Here are 5 ways to improve risk assessments in your district
The new way to create flipped video in 60 seconds without adding software
Use PowerPoint to make tutorial videos for flipped or blended learning Time strapped teachers need support—we all know this. Now ... Read more
App of the Week: Shakespeare for the iPad generation
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Common Sense Graphite. To read the ... Read more
Vernier opens 2016 engineering contest
Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for its 2016 Engineering Contest that recognizes engineering, science, and STEM teachers for their creative use of Vernier sensors to…
TeachCS zeroes in on computer science
As the nation focuses on Computer Science Education Week, December 7-13th, computer science curricula developers and professional development providers joined forces to announce TeachCS, a platform for high…
How ESSA will boost ed-tech funding
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes block grants intended for technology, among other uses. It also opens the door to new state testing systems.
Report: States improve teacher policies
Teacher policies across the U.S. averaged a C- grade, according to the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), which on Dec. 8 released its ninth annual State Teacher…
How to choose the right programming language for students
With Hour of Code at hand, a look at how to choose the most appropriate programming language for every age.
Chromebooks dominate K-12 purchases
Chromebook sales have surged in the U.S. K-12 education market, with the devices now making up 51 percent of sales for the first time, according to a new…
District outfits campuses with new projection technology
A major overhaul of projectors led one district to Casio's LampFree line
The complete guide to picking the right device for every grade level
Ed-tech expert Kathy Schrock weighs in on mixed platform device solutions for all grade levels and suggests her ideal device combos for every grade level.
9 great free activities for Hour of Code
Computer science skills have enjoyed more time in the spotlight as educators, policymakers and celebrities tout the importance of coding and programming skills. This year's Hour of Code…
Math instruction meets a personalized approach
MobyMax, a provider of personalized and blended learning curriculum for K-8 students, is helping educators at Georgia’s Screven County Elementary School personalize math instruction to meet the learning…
App of the Week: Where fun storytelling meets coding
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Common Sense Graphite. To read the ... Read more
Learning Upgrade launches interactive whiteboard courses
New Teacher Upgrade math and ELA lessons combine a front-of-class solution with individual instruction using songs, videos, and games Learning ... Read more
Is competency-based learning the next big thing in school reform?
A new proposal out of Georgia is betting competency-based learning is here to stay, and supporters hope schools will implement it soon.
Every Student Succeeds Act shifts more power to states
While a "new and improved" version of the hotly-debated No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) would still require reading and math testing in grades 3-8 and once in…
Experts pick the 21 best apps for autism
These top apps for autism focus on communication, routines, and social skills. Recently, we asked the experts at Common Sense Graphite, a national nonprofit, to curate their best…
App of the Week: Interactive video tours come to life
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Common Sense Graphite. To read the ... Read more
ASCD launches digital resource for teachers
ASCD has launched ASCD myTeachSource--a classroom-focused, teacher-driven digital subscription that delivers monthly topic packs on popular instructional strategies. The new product, which debuted at the 2015 ASCD Conference…
How to save money and time with asset management software
Lost textbooks? Old paper-pushing systems? Asset management software is keeping track of textbooks and more for these districts, and saving them money in the process.
3 barriers, 3 fixes for school broadband
Nationwide, 23 percent of school districts still do not meet the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) minimum broadband access goal of 100 kbps per student, according to a state-by-state…
Study analyzes NAEP, Common Core math alignment
A new study of the math alignment between the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), adopted by most states, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the longtime…
Research: Digital media could aid early math skills
Children who used media content from PBS KIDS' series PEG + CAT showed improvement in critical math areas involving ordinal numbers, spatial relationships, and 3-D shapes, according to…
Calif. district boosts NGSS resources
Pasadena Unified School District is addressing the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for California by providing its K-6 teachers and students with STEMscopes California, a hands-on digital…
App of the Week: Formative assessment for BYOD
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from Common Sense Graphite. To read the ... Read more
Oregon approves Discovery math resource statewide
Discovery Education’s Math Techbook has been approved as a core instructional resource across Oregon state The Oregon State Board of ... Read more
7 fun apps to build student thinking skills
Challenge logic and student thinking skills with these apps picked by Apple Distinguished Educators.
Infographic: How the maker movement is growing by leaps and bounds
Electronics maker company littleBits has created a new infographic designed to show the rise of the maker movement and its explosive growth, which has become a worldwide phenomenon.
9 handy apps every teacher should try
Try these offerings for assignment grading, classroom management, and finding the best free apps out there, which every teacher will love.
Are schools really wasting money on computers?
A recent report led the media to wonder if schools were wasting money on computers. Here's what they got wrong, and how schools can work with teachers to…
Edulastic launches district tool for administrators
Edulastic, creator of formative assessment tools for teachers, has launched Edulastic District Enterprise, a premium version of the software platform designed specifically for district and school administrators. As…
Lightspeed launches PD, webinars around collaborative learning
Lightspeed Technologies, a provider of classroom audio solutions, is launching the Lightspeed Learning Academy, which will kick off with a complimentary, one-day professional development event centered around collaborative…
8 free iPad apps to encourage creativity in young learners
Enhance creativity in young learners with these educator-selected apps Encouraging expression and creativity has never been easier, in an age ... Read more
11 tech integration tips to share with your school
From setting an example to unplugging sometimes, share these innovative tech integration tips with your team.
New Minecraft tutorial teaches kids coding
