4 tips to create an engaging digital syllabus
Back-to-school season arrives every year with a mixed bag of emotions for most educators, including anticipation and excitement, but also anxiety.
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3 steps to build belonging in the classroom
The first few weeks of school are more than a fresh start--they’re a powerful opportunity to lay the foundation for the relationships, habits, and learning that will define…
How we designed a space where our students connect, collaborate, and flourish
Our charter school, Westbrook Academy, has been serving middle and high school students in the South Los Angeles area for the past six years and stands as a…
Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management
Teachers often seem to have eyes in the back of their heads. They respond to a murmured question in a class full of conversation. They can tell if…
3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do
It's almost a truism among educators to say that classroom management is all about relationship management. Learning requires a great deal of vulnerability, and there's no doubt that…
The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories
Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching. It sets the stage for a productive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Edtech Benefits, AI, and Top Educators
NetSupport – a classroom management solution used throughout the globe – has published the results of a survey asking educators ... Read more
Educators love their edtech, but want more training
An overwhelming majority of educators believe edtech makes teaching and learning better, according to a new survey from classroom management solution NetSupport.
What are Disadvantages of Classroom Management?
In classroom learning, educators face multifaceted challenges in managing classrooms effectively.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Classroom Management
Effective K-12 classroom management cultivates a classroom learning environment conducive to success, fostering engagement, discipline, and academic success.
What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?
Effective classroom management fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in their classroom learning.
What is the Problem of Classroom Management?
The primary challenge in classroom management often revolves around effectively utilizing classroom management tools to maintain order and facilitate learning.
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Classroom?
When it comes to classroom learning, classrooms offer a structured environment for learning, fostering interaction and academic growth. However, they also present challenges such as distractions and limited…
5 strategies for turning boredom into brilliance
As someone who began teaching in middle school, I’ve had plenty of firsthand experience dealing with boredom in the classroom. Most educators will recognize the signs.
5 tech tools for kinesthetic learners
Educators often share a useful mantra: “The mind can only absorb what the bottom can endure.” This is a great phrase to remember as districts, schools, and educators…
5 Apple Features to Drive Education
Maximize the potential of Apple to engage learners and support teachers with a mobile device management (MDM) solution— without adding ... Read more
BenQ Announces New Education Smart Board Models That Come Standard With State-of-the-Art Features
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Oct. 5, 2022 — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, is empowering K-12 ... Read more
Back-to-school success strategies
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: How to keep innovations discovered during the pandemic alive; 3 simple things to start an esports…
5 classroom management strategies to try this year
A rise in harassment and violence against teachers is taking a toll on already-exhausted educators. A recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that 6 in 10…
Linewize Acquires K-12 Web Filter and Firewall Provider Cipafilter
SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 11, 2022 – Linewize, a division of Family Zone (ASX: FZO), a rapidly growing education technology ... Read more
Could digital citizenship be the most important pandemic lesson?
Practicing good digital citizenship should include a pathway of communication and online community rules to build a safe place for everyone involved.
classroom.cloud from NetSupport Releases New Classroom Management and Safety Features, Giving Teachers More Control in the Cloud
Thursday, November 4, 2021 — ATLANTA – NetSupport, which develops network and cloud-based technology for K-12 schools, has released several new ... Read more
NetSupport further enhances classroom.cloud’s online safety provision by including integration with Microsoft Teams
NetSupport today announced that its newest solution for classroom management and online safety, classroom.cloud, will now further enhance students’ online ... Read more
Is digital citizenship the most important takeaway from distance learning?
Practicing good digital citizenship should include a pathway of communication and online community rules to build a safe place for everyone involved.
New NetSupport Classroom Management Platform: classroom.cloud Keeps Students on Task, Whether in School or Remote
NetSupport today announced that its new solution for classroom management, classroom.cloud, is available to schools throughout the U.S. and Canada. This ... Read more
Lockstep Technology Group Partners with Impero Software to Support Students’ Tech
Managed solutions provider Lockstep Technology Group and student safety leader Impero have partnered to offer Impero’s solutions to Lockstep’s partner schools, ... Read more
GoGuardian and Pear Deck Merge to Expand K-12 Classroom Management Offerings
GoGuardian, a K-12 EdTech company dedicated to maximizing each student’s learning potential by providing solutions that enable more productive and ... Read more
Impero Creates Cloud-Based Platform to Support Schools during Hybrid Learning
Student safety leader Impero today launched a cloud-based platform, built on state-of-the-art technology, that provides teachers, school counselors and administers with classroom ... Read more
Linewize and Gaggle Announce Strategic Partnership
Linewize, a growing education technology company, today announced its partnership with Gaggle as a part of its expanding cyber safety ... Read more
LanSchool Offers Cloud and Locally Hosted Solutions Jointly, Simplifying IT Support and Improving Teaching as You Scale
Logansport’s use of LanSchool classroom management software in its mixed-device environment has benefitted IT leaders and teachers alike.
Remote Monitoring Software Free to Districts
In order to help teachers keep students on task throughout the school day, when they are at learning at home, ... Read more
Protection for student devices — Even off campus
Lightspeed Systems is offering a free, extended trial of Relay Filter or Relay Classroom through the end of the school ... Read more
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
Four Reasons to Choose Classroom Management in the Cloud — and Four Reasons to Self-Host
As a K-12 leader, you’re looking for ways to get the most out of your ed-tech investment. Classroom management software ... Read more
Teacher training does wonders for students’ emotional regulation
When teachers participated in a training program focused on pro-social classroom behavior, their students became more socially competent and better able to regulate their emotions than students in…
Here’s my secret for better classroom management
At Flagstaff Academy in Colorado, I am lucky to head up the SmartLab facility and offer guided lessons to all K-5 classrooms. Couple this with 15 years of…
Here’s a great way to get to know your students
I am always looking for new ways to get to know my students. Over the past two decades, I have attempted dozens of different types of icebreakers in…
My class is out of control: What’s my first move?
Bad behavior is a snowball effect—it grows and grows until it can’t be stopped. If teachers don’t have a system in place for addressing that behavior from the…
Teacher absent? How tech can bridge the gap
The teacher-absence policy at my school was clear: The teacher isn’t coming to school? No technology for the class. The rationale is that it’s just not worth it.…
Do you make these common classroom-management mistakes?
The dunce cap, a ruler on the knuckles, kneeling on rice: Modern teachers wouldn’t think of using these methods to correct students’ behavior. But for all the progress…