collaboration Archives

Here’s why you should attend FETC 2020

January 25, 2023January 6, 2020 by Eileen Belastock

Celebrating any anniversary is exciting, but this year, educators, administrators, and support staff can all celebrate the 40th anniversary of FETC- Future of Education Technology Conference in Miami,…

Coding and Robotics

5 real examples of coding and robotics in the classroom

December 7, 2022October 21, 2019 by Laura Ascione

It isn’t as hard as you might think to bring coding and robotics into your instruction--learn how educators just like you are doing it with success.

Coding and robotics go hand-in-hand, and they're becoming a more integral part of classrooms across the country. Aside from the excitement students muster when they see a robotics…

District Management

Getting the most from collaboration tools

February 13, 2020July 29, 2019 by Stacey Pusey

Collaboration tools can help administrators and educators work better and be more productive.

Communication and collaboration are not the same thing. There are many tools that allow educators and administrators to talk to each other, but to take advantage of edtech’s…

STEM & STEAM

Here’s how to put coding and robotics programs in K-8 classrooms

August 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by Eileen Belastock, CETL

Coding and robotics programs are easily manageable if educators follow certain strategies.

Coding and robotics programs in classrooms reflect how integral technology is in our lives. Educators like Angie Kalthoff, a technology integrationist in St. Cloud, MN, and Ann Bartel,…

District Management

5 ways to create spaces that unlock creativity & encourage collaboration

May 13, 2019 by Nancy Caruso

A common space at Beaver Country Day, complete with beanbag chairs and spots for collaborating

It’s easy to focus on what we teach and how we teach, but where we teach is often overlooked.We need to prepare students for jobs that don’t yet…

eClassroom News

6 tips to help teachers pull off collaborative learning

February 27, 2019 by Stacey Pusey

A group of elementary students working together to fill out a worksheet

The gifted group. The slow group. The behavioral issues group. Grouping in schools fell out of favor partially because educators—and parents—felt like kids were getting labeled and that…

STEM & STEAM

Early coding can greatly benefit students–here’s how one school does it

February 5, 2019January 24, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Coding for students and computer programming are slowly becoming part of the core curriculum in schools and districts across the U.S.--and some educators say the earlier students start…

District Management

Teaching faculty to think like innovators

January 10, 2019 by Stephen Spahn

The rapid pace of technological change has forever transformed the face of the global workplace. In fact, its future is unimagined; 85 percent of jobs that will exist in…

District Management

5 new developments in physical and network safety

March 17, 2019January 3, 2019 by Laura Ascione

As technology improves, so do solutions to keep students and teachers safe in school buildings and on school networks. This is the main reason why school safety, including…

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IT leaders, admins still fear network attacks

May 9, 2019December 14, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Balancing access to educational resources with security needs remains a top challenge for school district IT leaders, according to new findings from the Speak Up Research Project for…

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How I gave my students voice and increased collaboration

November 2, 2018 by Raymond Steinmetz

When I first started teaching a decade ago, I would do anything to maintain control in my classroom. Rarely were students allowed to speak without raising their hand.…

STEM & STEAM

How creative learning spaces lead to greater innovation

October 25, 2018 by Brian Bulmer

As technology and innovation become first priority for school districts, it’s important that students are offered creative learning spaces to expand and challenge their knowledge and ability to…

District Management

5 ways to optimize learning spaces for student success

September 25, 2018September 21, 2018 by Amber Jones

As we address the challenges of a highly competitive world, we must enable students to learn and generate new ideas by moving away from the “old school” classroom.…

eClassroom News

What’s up with Whatsapp?

August 9, 2018 by Julia Ottesen

In an age where students seem to be attached to tech, why not take that as an educational opportunity? With WhatsApp being such a popular messaging app, there…

eClassroom News

Why creative thinking might be our strongest asset

June 11, 2018 by Michael Cohen

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,…

District Management

Incredible: Teachers are forming job-specific collaboration networks. Here’s why and how

August 18, 2020December 4, 2017 by Jason Stricker & Jason Culbertson

A large percentage of public school districts across the U.S. are comprised of 15 or fewer schools; 46 percent of districts have fewer than 1,000 students and a…

E-rate Funding

How is the E-rate impacting learning?

January 25, 2023October 31, 2017 by Jeff Patterson, Founder and CEO of Gaggle

In the beginning, E-rate focused principally on telephone service, which was the most basic and universal way individuals communicated 20 years ago. While the focus on communication has…

District Management

New partnership to promote the 16 Habits of Mind

October 2, 2017 by ESchool News Staff

ASCD, in partnership with Wonder Media, presents a series of animations based on the renowned 16 Habits of Mind developed by Dr. Art Costa and Bena Kallick of…

Fuel Up to Play 60

May 31, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council and NFL, ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Did you know? 15 new digital curriculum products, developments

January 25, 2023April 5, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Technology changes at a rapid pace, and educators have to keep up. Check below for the latest marketplace news to keep you up-to-date on product developments, teaching and…

IT Management

Going digital? 5 tips for a smooth start

December 2, 2016November 30, 2016 by Dave Saltmarsh

As schools look to modernize teaching and personalize learning, technology is becoming an indispensable tool in the classroom. Though technology ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

In the marketplace: An NBA math program, coding tools, and a new literacy initiative

January 25, 2023November 23, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology's near-constant…

STEM & STEAM

Our research shows that when students work on projects, they learn more

November 3, 2016November 1, 2016 by Michael Speziale, Kerry Speziale, Byron McCook, and Karim Letwinsky

Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

This project uses open data to help plug opportunity gaps

January 25, 2023October 28, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

An expanded federal initiative aims to use open data to improve opportunities, including educational opportunities, for Americans. Originally launched by President Obama in March 2016, the Opportunity Project…

District Management

Are you using your school’s PLC to its fullest?

October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

When professional learning communities (PLCs) meet frequently to examine and analyze student work and data, higher levels of teacher morale emerge, according to a new report from the…

STEM & STEAM

I made my classroom look like the real-world—and test scores soared

October 7, 2016 by Anthony Johnson

Think about the jobs in today’s economy — the ones we’re supposed to prepare students for after graduation. Are employees ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023September 21, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

District Management

6 ways school leaders can transform teaching

May 7, 2019September 6, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

U.S. education can migrate to a system that supports teaching, drives learning, and gives all students a strong foundation, according to a new report from the National Commission…

Ancillary

Washington district partners with Discovery on college, career readiness

August 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Washington’s Highline Public Schools announced the launch of a new partnership supporting college and career readiness with Discovery Education, provider ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Nampa School District 131 becomes first in Idaho to implement the itslearning LMS

August 9, 2016 by Laura Ascione

As part of its on-going efforts to improve communications, foster collaboration, and bolster student achievement, Nampa School District #131 (Nampa ... Read more

Teaching Trends

The link between arts-based learning and STEM

August 9, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The Art of Science Learning (AoSL), a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded initiative, spearheaded by its Principal Investigator, Harvey Seifter, has ... Read more

21st Century Skills

Stretch student collaboration skills with Breakout EDU

August 8, 2016 by Lee Araoz

The physical and virtual escape games build valuable 21st-century skills. Here's how it works

District Management

Encourage critical thinking by turning your class into a Socratic Seminar

August 4, 2016 by Mary Howard

With so much talk about the Common Core standards and truly increasing our student’s argumentative powers and critical thinking skills, ... Read more

Teaching Trends

ClassFlow Marketplace lets teachers buy and sell original content

August 2, 2016 by Laura Ascione

ClassFlow, provider of collaboration software for interactive classrooms, has announced a new feature that allows teachers to earn extra cash ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Stanford course prepares educators for the new school year

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The ability to communicate effectively is increasingly recognized as an important skill for students entering the workforce. Two new initiatives ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Designing custom ed-tech software requires joint effort

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Off-the-shelf education technology platforms can often fall short when aligning with educators’ specific approaches to instruction. As a result, many ... Read more

District Management

Panasonic showcases the power of K-12 interactive displays

July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Panasonic, provider of professional display solutions for education, demonstrated its BF1 display technology at ISTE 2016. The ISTE booth featured the new refined BF1 Series Multi-Touch Screen Display,…

District Management

Are you a Hooray, Hmm, or Hell No educator?

July 20, 2016July 5, 2016 by Dennis Pierce

When it comes to innovation, there are 3 types of people, according to ed-tech leader Jennie Magiera. See how you stack up.

Teaching Trends

New Common Sense tool shows how secure your ed-tech apps are

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 by Laura Ascione

New educator resource is intended to find accurate, up-to-date evaluations of privacy and security practices of ed-tech applications Common Sense Education, in ... Read more

District Management

Flexcat collaboration system gets big upgrade for ISTE

June 29, 2016 by Laura Ascione

At ISTE 2016, classroom audio provider Lightspeed Technologies will introduce three new features of its Flexcat system. The only classroom audio system designed for small-group learning, Flexcat consists…

Here’s why you should attend FETC 2020

5 real examples of coding and robotics in the classroom

Getting the most from collaboration tools

5 ways to create spaces that unlock creativity & encourage collaboration

6 tips to help teachers pull off collaborative learning

Early coding can greatly benefit students–here’s how one school does it

Teaching faculty to think like innovators

How I gave my students voice and increased collaboration

How creative learning spaces lead to greater innovation

5 ways to optimize learning spaces for student success

What’s up with Whatsapp?

Why creative thinking might be our strongest asset

Incredible: Teachers are forming job-specific collaboration networks. Here’s why and how

How is the E-rate impacting learning?

New partnership to promote the 16 Habits of Mind

Fuel Up to Play 60

Did you know? 15 new digital curriculum products, developments

In the marketplace: An NBA math program, coding tools, and a new literacy initiative

Our research shows that when students work on projects, they learn more

This project uses open data to help plug opportunity gaps

Are you using your school’s PLC to its fullest?

I made my classroom look like the real-world—and test scores soared

Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments

6 ways school leaders can transform teaching

Washington district partners with Discovery on college, career readiness

The link between arts-based learning and STEM

Stretch student collaboration skills with Breakout EDU

Encourage critical thinking by turning your class into a Socratic Seminar

ClassFlow Marketplace lets teachers buy and sell original content

Stanford course prepares educators for the new school year

Designing custom ed-tech software requires joint effort

Are you a Hooray, Hmm, or Hell No educator?

New Common Sense tool shows how secure your ed-tech apps are

Flexcat collaboration system gets big upgrade for ISTE

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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