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July 04, 2018

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10 tools for blended schools

With many schools now practicing blended learning, it can be helpful for educators interested in blended-learning programs to know which edtech tools are being used. For over five years, we at the Christensen Institute have been collecting data on blended-learning schools from around the world. In 2016, we launched our…

App smackdown: 20 apps from ISTE 2018

Mobile devices are a key component in many classrooms, and apps go hand-in-hand with those mobile devices. When those apps ... Read more

5 resources to help students with information literacy

Information literacy skills top many lists of must-have abilities, especially in the age of fake news. Not all results in a Google search are legitimate--but how many of today's students know this? Children have access to devices at younger ages, which underscores the importance of teaching them how to look…

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App of the Week: Human Resource Machine EDU

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more

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After the recession hit in 2013, it was evident that something was off at Mashburn Elementary School (part of Forsyth County Schools in Georgia). I watched teachers being laid off, and it was draining to witness. We had bigger class numbers than ever before, and our school culture and employee…

Why creative thinking might be our strongest asset

Developing a creative mindset is more important than ever before, not just for our students, but for educators as well. The advancement of technology, the connectedness of society, and the innovations that are taking place on a regular basis all point to creative thinking as a key asset in the…

8 reasons why we should combine art + math

With declining U.S. student math scores, our schools would be wise to adopt a new formula that is sure to paint a prettier picture for the country’s STEM rankings. Combining math and art classes may in fact draw better math performance for American youth, starting as early as elementary school.…

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