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6 intriguing TED Talks for the new school year
Every educator needs some inspiration now and then, and these days, such inspiration can be found online in just a few seconds. The internet brings inspiring and motivational…
Digital storytelling enhances K-12 classrooms
With initiatives like the Common Core emphasizing creative thinking, many teachers are looking at unique ways to deliver information. Bernard Robin, Ph.D., saw that an age-old technique could…
Education Department tries to ease testing worries
Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Aug. 21 said that states can apply for extra time before they use student test scores to judge teachers' performance.
Students: We need coding skills
A new report reveals that 59 percent of students who do not know how to code would like to learn, while just 23 percent of students actually know…
5 stimulating web apps that will engage K-5 students
Sheree Schulson, a second and third grade teacher at Parkside Elementary School in Coral Springs, Fla., shares five interactive apps for K-5 students.
Get ready: iOS 8 is almost here
Apple’s new iOS 8 release has big potential for education, but school networks must be prepared, experts say But as ... Read more
Using your LMS to provide powerful support for teacher intuition
A well-designed blended learning course can provide a teacher with greater insights to support his or her intuition. Here's how.
Top ed-tech stories to watch: Online testing looms
Next spring, new state exams tied to the Common Core standards in reading and math will be given for the first time in more than 40 states—and there…
Top ed-tech stories to watch: eRate gets a facelift
No. 2 on our list of key ed-tech trends for the new school year is the dramatic overhaul of the eRate, the nation’s school wiring program.
Common Core awareness skyrockets
Public awareness of the Common Core State Standards has skyrocketed, increasing from 38 percent to 81 percent in just one year, according to the 46th annual PDK/Gallup Poll…
5 apps to keep parents and teachers connected
As we prepare for a new school year, many parents would like to know how they can better connect and stay in touch with teachers. Maintaining open channels…
3 things you might not know about Google for Education
What does it mean to “go Google” as a K-12 school or district? In a recent eSchool News webinar sponsored by Google, James Leonard from the Google for…
Prepping students with autism for life after K-12
Transitioning to higher education or the workforce is a challenge for most K-12 students, but it can be more challenging for students with autism as they learn to…
10 privacy steps for every district
It would be hard to name an issue that has taken the education technology world by storm as has student data privacy over the past year. To address…
Top ed-tech stories to watch: From 1-to-1 to ‘one to many’
No. 3 on our list of top ed-tech stories for the new school year is the trend toward students using many different devices while at school.
5 ways the Common Core could be worthless
Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by 43 states and the District of Columbia, are supposed to be the ultimate indicator for a student’s college readiness.…
New eRate rules invite a new approach: Managed Wi-Fi
The FCC’s extensive eRate overhaul includes a new type of eligible service, managed Wi-Fi, which could lead to more outsourced networks in K-12 schools.
6 reasons mobile learning is booming
Mobile technologies are increasingly gaining support among school administrators, who opt for one-to-one initiatives and BYOD programs to help deflect the costs of maintaining a mobile device initiative,…
Top ed-tech stories to watch: Schools grapple with data privacy
After the high-profile demise this past spring of inBloom, a controversial nonprofit organization that aimed to build a national, cloud-based student data system to improve education, school leaders…
Games: The new learning experience
It seems you can’t go anywhere in the education world without hearing about game-based learning. At its core, game-based learning connects learning and meaning to content to give…
Top ed-tech stories to watch: Maker movement makes waves
As the new school year approaches, “maker spaces” are cropping up in countless schools and libraries nationwide.
5 ways to create a performance-based school climate
Students’ learning is affected by academic as well as nonacademic factors. Enabling them to achieve their full potential requires integrating learning outcome data with information about special needs,…
Trying to change teacher practice? Enlist ‘Bob’
Perhaps the most frequent question I get from school administrators is: How can I get my teachers to use technology? It’s often voiced by a school principal, ed-tech…
5 data protection policies for the new school year
Student data is a hot topic these days, and as the new school year kicks off, educators and school leaders are examining their data storage and data security…
How to minimize digital classroom distractions
Using technology in the classroom can also bring multiple distractions to students. As an educator, how can you confront this dilemma?
FCC moves to modernize eRate
In a split decision along party lines, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to move ahead with a plan to modernize the eRate by increasing the amount…
5 higher-ed skills to teach K-12 students now
While the Common Core aims to teach students critical skills that can translate to college, career and life (critical thinking, collaboration, and writing), a different set of skills…
What should we make of the South Korean tutoring boom?
To say that South Korea takes its private tutoring seriously would be an understatement. In fact, spending on private tutoring in South Korea has surpassed spending on public…
5 Common Core priorities for the new school year
As schools gear up to dive back into learning, states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards are outlining their priorities and are identifying their top goals…
3D printing in your classroom–so what?
Two years ago, I was telling a friend about 3D printing, and she thought I was teasing her. After watching several YouTube videos and reading a few articles,…
A $5 billion bounty: How to use eRate support for Wi-Fi
The FCC’s new eRate rules set aside $5 billion over the next five years for the equipment needed to extend broadband access within schools and libraries, including wireless…
Secrets of innovative schools
Today’s schools, educators, and district leaders strive to give students the best education possible. Doing that means being innovative.
50 apps for the new school year
As some schools welcome students back and as others gear up to do the same after Labor Day, teachers and librarians have a chance to become familiar with…
New app makes reading fun, prevents ‘summer brain drain’
Encouraging children to read at a young age and to continue reading throughout life is a huge challenge for educators and parents. The real trick is to encourage…
Increasing student participation with Google Drive
It’s no secret that recent technological changes have altered the face of childhood education. Walk into a classroom these days and you will see laptops, tablets, and even…
August: 4 education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
Poverty and the perception of poverty–how both matter for schooling outcomes
