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May 12, 2017

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7 go-to apps for students with special needs

When used properly as a teaching tool, technology has the power to engage students and elevate their learning. High-quality, effective teachers know this--and they also know that students of all abilities can use technology to assist with learning. A plethora of technology tools, including apps for tablets and mobile devices,…

Best practices for rolling out tech in the classroom—an administrative perspective

In 2013, Shipley made the integration of technology a priority, and the Board of Trustees approved a 1:1 program—a program where we provide each student (grades 6-12) with a school-leased laptop.

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Technology is nearly ubiquitous in classrooms, and it holds extreme importance in the lives of today’s children. But with technology comes responsibility, and many ed-tech stakeholders emphasize the importance of teaching students about digital citizenship, being aware of their digital footprint, and being responsible and safe online. Despite the best…

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One of the most popular articles on eSchool Media is a surprising one to the editors: “6 apps that block social media distractions.” This story, which seemed a bit counter-intuitive for us to write (being a tech-cheerleading publication in nature), has held the top spot by a massive margin for…

Greatest lesson: Teacher buy-in is overrated

One of the greatest lessons my 30 years of experience in education has taught me is that teacher buy-in is, sometimes, overrated.

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