Why a writing workshop framework works for young authors
Trigg County Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Technology
Kentucky School District Integrates Leading Proactive Solution to Mitigate Gun-Related Violence
Why some teachers are choosing compensation over open source for lesson plans
In 2012, one kindergarten teacher defied the norm and earned over $700,000 by selling her lesson plans online. This success story was just one of many stories involving…
6 ways to leverage social media in school
Though some educators are hesitant to embrace it, social media has taken education by storm. All it takes is one look online to see the proof: educators have…
Dude, you’re getting a tablet! Now what?
You’ve heard this story… A generous individual or group donates a number of tablets to a school with the aim of helping students get on board with the…
How to create scalable solutions to address the STEM crisis
Transforming STEM education and, as a result, the U.S. workforce, will require more than homegrown or one-off localized programs. This is a national challenge that requires scalable and…
15 OER tools for educators
As educators and students clamor for relevant and engaging digital content, many are turning to open educational resources (OER)--educational materials that are free to use under a special…
Shutterfly launches new education service
Shutterfly, the popular online service that enables users to create photo books, cards, and stationery and share these with their friends and family, has launched a new service…
New mobile devices for schools shown at ISTE
School leaders now have more choices than ever when rolling out mobile devices for learning, and several of the latest devices for schools were on display at the…
3 ways internet filtering inhibits learning
Growing up in the digital age means that students have an infinite amount of information available through the internet, but it also means learning reasonable and safe behavior…
FCC takes key step toward modernizing 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…
How to graduate globally competitive students
During a recent webinar, Microsoft executive Cameron Evans discussed four key skills that students will need if they want to succeed in the new global economy.
July: 4 education grants you don’t want to miss
From STEM learning to financial literacy, learn more about these new July grants.
5 anti-bully apps you should know about
No matter what generation you grew up in it’s evident bullying always played a role in the educational system. In movies it’s usually the stereotypical character going for…
Districts can provide high quality digital learning with Project 24
On Digital Learning Day 2013, The Alliance for Excellent Education, a non-profit advocacy and policy group based in Washington, DC, unveiled Project 24, a framework for Digital Learning…
The best tweets from ISTE 2014
Last month, the 2014 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in Atlanta surpassed expectations. With over 16,000 in attendance - the highest yet for ISTE -…
7 PD tips for your instructional technology integration plan
The role of instructional technology in the classroom has steadily increased over the past decade. These advances include the use of computers and tablets in classrooms, over 300,000…
Using eLearning tools to maximize summer PD
School’s out for summer, and what better time for teachers to continue their education through professional development programs?
Three terrific virtual tours for the classroom
The benefits of virtual field tours are well known: They’re inexpensive—often free—and are less time-consuming than a real trip. But researching which virtual field trips are best can…
6 questions to ask about data
If educators and students want to harness data in support of instruction, here are six key questions they should ask.
Where have all the summer reading assignments gone?
Summer: a time in a child’s life where they are no longer bound by societal rules to attend school nor do anything school related. To do so would…
Fifty from ISTE: 50 new ed-tech services
This year’s conference from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) was the biggest yet, with nearly 20,000 people convening in Atlanta June 28 to July 1.…
Flipped learning skyrockets across the nation
Though no learning model is perfect, flipped learning offers educators and students one way to boost engagement and make learning much more interesting and organic. And as more…
How can an app lead to cyberbullying?
Can’t remember the name of that great restaurant you went to last night? How many miles it is the moon? Type any question into a search engine today…
5 gaming dynamics that truly engage students
Gaming. It’s more than a buzzword in today’s schools, but it still sometimes carries a stigma--is gaming really an effective way for students to learn? The answer, according…
It’s not accelerated learning; we just stopped decelerated teaching
Self-paced Blended Learning continues to produce amazing results. As self-paced courses "mature," they continue to improve; resources get fine-tuned and teachers become comfortable and confident with the new…
7 key steps in creating an online learning program
Single district online programs are the largest and fastest-growing segment of online and blended learning. There were an estimated 1,816,400 enrollments in distance-education courses in K-12 school districts…
5 ways to teach kids about the Declaration of Independence
Having sizzling burgers during the day and watching a lit up sky at night seem to be hallmarks of celebrating the Fourth of July. But if that’s all…
What’s APPening: 100 apps for education
There really IS an app for that, whatever "that" may be. Need help taking notes or staying organized? Do you want an on-demand guide to coding and computer…
4 Web 2.0 tools that keep students engaged
The world we live in is evolving at an astounding rate. Smartphones, digital tablets, and computers give us instant access to an unimaginable amount of information. We are…
What will the classroom and curriculum of the future look like?
It's an interesting question: What will something look like or be able to do 5, 10, or 20 years down the road? Classrooms and curriculum are no different.…
5 critical iPad mistakes to avoid
Tablets, including iPads, are all the rage in today's classrooms. But how many iPad initiatives fail due to common mistakes that could be avoided with proper planning? During…
Preparing the K-12 network infrastructure for common core and online assessments
Like many school districts across the United States, the Oyster River Cooperative School District (ORCSD) in New Hampshire is making the move to Common Core. As part of…
The critical ABCs of 802.11ac
A relatively new technology standard has huge potential for school connectivity as it aims to relieve congested networks and drastically increase network speed. The 802.11ac standard operates in…
5 great storytelling tech tools
In 2008, more than 400 students; recent graduates; district employees; parents; and community, agency, and business leaders came together to help Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) craft a new…
Six characteristics of great professional development (and great classrooms)
For nearly a dozen years I’ve traveled to various schools and districts to deliver professional development workshops and presentations. Over the years, I’ve also sat in on many…
Ten new AV products worth noting
We’ve already described some of the key AV trends to emerge from InfoComm 2014, North America’s largest AV trade show. Now, here are 10 AV products on display…
4 apps for astronomy, grading, videos, and more
Each week, we feature a new App of the Week on our website and in our newsletters. These apps are for students or educators and offer a range…
Little-known ways Skype is great for teaching ELA
The current task for my doctoral course Curriculum Technology and Teaching is to explore a variety of compressed video alternatives in the classroom setting. The compressed video applications…
6 tools that could boost student performance
So you went ambiguous with the elective classes and now your goals seem impossible to realize? Every student has faced the same situation.
Four key AV trends from InfoComm 2014
