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How an online shift increased outdoor learning opportunities

April 22, 2021 by The Learning Experiences Team at The Ecology School

New online ecology programming aims to better connect students and teachers with the outdoors—just when everyone needs it most

One year ago, we at The Ecology School were confronted with the pandemic reality of cancelled in-person programs in exchange for remote, virtual learning. What we created in…

The Social Institute Unveils Curriculum for 4th Graders on SEL

December 14, 2020 by eSchool News Staff

The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth ... Read more

Video of the Week: Dealing with digital distraction in the classroom

February 25, 2018February 23, 2018 by Meris Stansbury

Ed. note: Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech ... Read more

7 TED Talks All About Mobile

January 15, 2015 by By Stephen Noonoo, Editor <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

This month's TED Talks focuses in on a subject near and dear to our thumbs—our mobile devices. TED Talks are some of today’s most popular examples of the…

ACLU says Washington schools can’t seize student phones

November 5, 2013August 31, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

The American Civil Liberties Union has objected to a proposed new policy in a Washington state school system that would let school officials seize students’ cell phones if…

Researchers: Digital devices deprive brain of needed downtime

August 25, 2010 by Maya Prabhu

Cell phones, which in the last few years have become full-fledged computers with high-speed internet connections, can make the tiniest windows of time entertaining, and potentially productive. But…

Panel: Cell phones have much potential in classrooms

August 28, 2010April 22, 2010 by By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor

Teachers are finding creative ways to include mobile phones in instruction in an effort to bridge the divide between the technologies children use at home and what they…

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

Video of the Week: Dealing with digital distraction in the classroom

7 TED Talks All About Mobile

ACLU says Washington schools can’t seize student phones

Researchers: Digital devices deprive brain of needed downtime

Panel: Cell phones have much potential in classrooms

New ParentSquare Community Groups Feature Helps Districts and Schools Extend Reach to Community Members

Sourcewell’s Technology Division Kicks off 2021-22 School Year with Launch of SpringMath and Proliftic

Lexia Nationwide Report Finds 80% of Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Did Not Experience Literacy Learning Loss During Remote and Hybrid Learning in the 2020-21 Academic Year

Vector Solutions Adds Silent Panic Alarm Feature to its LiveSafe Tip Reporting and Safety Communications Platform for Schools

Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Classroom Mathematics for Grades 6–8 Named a Highly Rated, “All Green” Program by EdReports.org

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