How cloud adoption is changing public school education
For schools grappling with budget cuts, the cloud offers a cost-effective way to educate students and streamline operations.
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How classroom journaling engages and empowers students
The benefits of journaling in school are numerous – from improving mental health to heightening academic performance. It seems tailor-made to counteract some of the most devastating consequences…
PTC Wizard Integrates with Zoom
Only Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduler with Zoom Video Conferencing Boca Raton, FL―April 16, 2021―PTC Wizard, developer of the PTC wizard platform, ... Read more
Carousel Digital Signage And Moki Announce Partnership
Carousel Digital Signage and mobile device management company Moki have announced a new partnership that will simplify the deployment and ... Read more
Math Expert Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell Endorses Hand2Mind’S Hands-On Standards
Today hand2mind, an award-winning educational resource company, has announced a new partnership with the former president of the National Council ... Read more
Epson Expands its Laser Projector Warranty for Schools Through Brighter Futures Program
Epson today announced it is expanding warranty coverage on laser projection models1 for education through its popular Brighter Futures® program. Designed ... Read more
3 strategies to teach STEAM in a blended environment
Before March 2020, there were many conversations about the benefits of minimizing screen time for young learners. Since the pandemic hit, educators and parents have had no choice…
From Pre-Hire to Retire: Why a Total Approach to Human Capital Management Makes Sense for Schools
Keeping employees happy is essential to retaining them and getting their best effort. But achieving this goal while also managing ... Read more
EdisonLearning and FocalPointK12 Announce Partnership to Provide Comprehensive Learning and Analytics Solution for Grades 6-12
EdisonLearning and FocalPointK12 today announced a partnership to provide a complete solution for grades 6-12, delivering more than 170 middle and ... Read more
How shared spectrum connectivity benefits distance learning
Today’s students, teachers, and administrative staff are facing unprecedented connectivity challenges as the 2020 school year brings more and more distance learning options. School districts’ commitment to the…
PBLWorks and ISTE Partner to Offer New Course for Teachers
PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), has partnered with the International Society for ... Read more
Learning.com Includes Essential Skills for Remote Learning in EasyTech
To prepare students for success in a remote learning environment, Learning.com is adding remote learning lessons to its EasyTech content library. Based ... Read more
Book Uses Neuroscience to Reduce Conflict
With COVID-19 changing the way we work and live, combining those spaces in unprecedented ways, and happening concurrently with massive ... Read more
3 ways to teach STEAM in a blended learning environment
Before March 2020, there were many conversations about the benefits of minimizing screen time for young learners. Since the pandemic hit, educators and parents have had no choice…
5 ways a centralized LMS can support UDL
Applicable to every student in every classroom, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles of offering multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement help teachers leverage…
What are the key components of a digital classroom?
Most teachers today view edtech as an essential part of an increasingly digital classroom, and a new report from Common Sense sheds light on the role these edtech…
Five Ways Classroom Management Software Helps Improve Student Outcomes
When implemented well, digital learning can result in deeper, richer experiences for students. But these changes are only possible if ... Read more
What makes a great principal?
Great principals lead effective schools. Under the leadership of a great principal, teachers thrive, students engage with core content and school administrative functions run smoothly. Conventional wisdom recognizes…
Class Size Matters: Understanding the Link Between Class Size and Student Achievement
The discussion about the importance of class size has been ongoing for decades. While some still argue that class size ... Read more
Richardson Independent School District – Texas, USA
BARCO SOLUTION wePresent KEY BENEFITS Improves student learning & drives engagement Ease of use for teachers & stimulates interactive teaching ... Read more
Robotics isn’t scary! 4 benefits of working with robots
Robotics is attracting more student interest, and there's a reason--when students can make real-world connections between what they learn in the classroom and exciting careers, their engagement and…
5 benefits this district got from K-12 esports
Esports is booming, from K-12 right on up to college and at the professional level. As more districts start K-12 esports leagues of their own, the academic and…
4 benefits of using Minecraft in the classroom
When I met Grade 5 teacher Mark, he came to me with an exciting idea: He wanted me to work with him to teach creative writing through Minecraft…
7 strategies to navigate a tech upgrade
Several school district officials have told us they want to embrace our philosophy of empowering students and teachers through technology innovation, but lack the right infrastructure to support…
5 ways our centralized LMS supports UDL
Applicable to every student in every classroom, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles of offering multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement help teachers leverage…
Using a growth mindset as the foundation for SEL
Research continues to show the benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL), especially with elementary-age students. But as SEL gains ground, educators need to think about best practices for adding…
How student-created VR can enhance SEL and special ed
Quality social-emotional learning (SEL) and effective special education (SpEd) programming look remarkably similar.
5 steps to successfully run a student-led tech team
One-to-one device initiatives have exploded in popularity and have dramatically changed the classroom environment. Dedicated device access doesn’t just benefit students through improved educational outcomes, but also benefits…
Tech holds great promise for students with autism
Research indicates that due to a heightened interest in visual materials combined with strong visual processing capabilities, many individuals with autism benefit from using technology. From devices to…
How to be a collaborative leader
When the word “collaboration” is spoken in a school, it is not always welcomed with open arms. Educators or leaders who have had success or are comfortable working…
OneRoster – Securely share roster, course, and enrollment information between systems
OneRoster is a data standard for securely sharing roster, course, and enrollment information between systems, and is already seeing broad ... Read more
Thriving special education programs have these 7 elements
Focusing on inclusion, using data, and forming partnerships are among the practices that can help make special education programs successful in schools, according to a report.
4 considerations for your first makerspace
This past June, the exhibitor floor at the 2017 ISTE Conference provided an inspiring snapshot for the rise of skills-based learning options and environments across the American educational…
From virtual field trips to AR, here’s how projectors are the secret ingredient for success
The days of projectors only being used in classrooms to show movies or what is on the teacher’s computer screen are long gone. With the advent of interactive…
These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why
Technology continues to raise the bar of what is possible in education. As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks,…
3 ways a new E-rate funded technology is helping schools save
As schools near completion of their E-Rate filing for this year, one game-changing E-rate technology has the potential to save schools precious time and money. The technology--a new…
Our research shows that when students work on projects, they learn more
Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. ... Read more
5 top classroom apps for the new school year
Education is increasingly mobile, and if you have access to mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, chances are you're using apps for learning, classroom management, personal organization,…
5 tips for using live video in the classroom
Let’s face it — we live in a very visually oriented society. Visual media is a great way to communicate, ... Read more
The benefits of adding video to teacher evaluations
A Harvard researcher shares her national perspective on improving professional development and teacher evaluations.