ISTELive News: Instructure Releases The EdTech Top 40
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Digital Learning and Tools
Digital footprint? Try digital tattoo, experts say
In digital citizenship education, the idea of a digital footprint--the "tracks" students leave behind online as they interact on social media and put information online--is nothing new. But…
Why DIY videos are easier than you think
“I don’t think it’s appropriate for my students to learn from video.” —Me (until a month ago) I’ve been afraid to have my class learn from video for…
7 important considerations for virtual reality
Virtual reality has a growing number of applications in the classroom, but experts in a new report caution that the technology should be used carefully with students' still-developing…
Can today’s new technologies totally revamp learning?
As wearable technology, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) become more mainstream and more available to educators, many innovators are looking at how combining such technologies can…
8 TED-Ed Lessons to engage even the most uninterested students
Using digital media is a surefire way to grab students’ attention, and using everyday topics students encounter in their personal lives is an even better way to engage…
23 top-rated websites for teachers and librarians
Do you want to create a game to help students learn a new concept? Are you looking for free pictures and videos for students to use in digital…
18 powerful technology tools and trends for 2018
Technology changes so rapidly that the newest tablets, phones, and tools are often outdated within a couple years. Pair that fast pace with the education industry, which is…
Teachers: English learners need resources, support
Most K-12 educators (80 percent) said they believe English Language Learner (ELL) instruction is a top priority for their school or district, according to a new survey. Ninety-nine…
Newsflash: Preparing students for the future workforce is a society-wide effort
Today's jobs are changing, and they are changing at such a rapid pace that many of the jobs our students will hold in the future do not even…
5 tips to take your large school district into the digital age
Technology changes quickly, with educators and administrators often racing to catch up. Sometimes the bigger the school district, the longer it can take to make what happens inside…
Secrets from the library lines: 5 ways schools can boost digital engagement
Once your school district makes the commitment to have a digital library, the next step is for people to understand how they can stay engaged. In “Secrets from…
Video of the Week: How to set up your digital classroom for success
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
#6: 12 augmented reality apps students can use today
Augmented reality--a technology that uses a trigger image to superimpose digital content over a user’s view of the real world--is growing in popularity and accessibility, and it holds…
Interesting: Rural schools are outpacing others on in-school tech access
Although schools in rural areas traditionally hit roadblocks when it comes to securing technology tools and high-speed internet access in classrooms and student homes, a new study suggests…
3 apps that lead to improved executive functioning skills
According to LD Online, the formal definition of executive functioning is “a set of processes that all have to do with ... Read more
8 top YouTube channels to boost classroom lessons
With so many videos on YouTube, how do you find the good stuff? You know, those perfect, one-of-a-kind, just-right-for-your-lesson videos--the ones that make you think, "Oh, my students…
App of the Week: Digital scavenger hunts for learning
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more
3 ways to reimagine learning spaces
As schools depart from traditional instructional methods and environments, some education leaders are discovering how a combination of blended learning and reimagined physical learning spaces can lead to…
11 TED-Ed talks students can relate to
Educators know that engaging digital media is a surefire way to grab students' attention. And using everyday topics students encounter in their personal lives is an even better…
How to introduce kindergarteners to computers
I work with roughly 500 kindergarten through 5th-grade students. As part of their curriculum, students receive 40 minutes each week of technology class. During the first quarter, we…
Video of the Week: 5 essential media literacy questions for kids
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
App of the Week: Create apps without coding
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more
Stunning: Research shows intense spike in children’s media use
New research has unearthed a dramatic increase in the number of young children who have their own tablet device--42 percent compared to 1 percent in 2011. The research…
6 ways video technologies are fundamentally shaping education
Video's impact in K-12 and higher-ed classrooms continues to grow, as educators and students report increases in achievement, engagement and active content creation, according to a new survey…
How 4 states are purchasing digital resources
As more states move through the digital transition and acquire digital resources for teachers and students, it is more important than ever to establish clear-cut processes to obtain…
Report: Which districts show a higher OER adoption-and why?
Only one-third of school districts said they are aware of both the term "open educational resources" (OER) and its licensing, according to a report from the Babson Survey…
5 ways educational games improve learning, according to teachers
When teachers used digital educational games in the classroom, students raised test scores by more than half a letter grade in only three weeks, according to a study…
ISTE issues Digital Citizenship Week challenge
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) will leverage Digital Citizenship Week (Oct. 16-20) to raise awareness of the importance of teaching digital citizenship to students of…
Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week this week!
Internet safety, online communication, digital footprint, strategic searching, copyright and fair use--these days, “tech skills” encompass so much more than simply learning to type and download files. Across…
New AI tool helps teachers tackle math
As the new school year begins, elementary school teachers are now able to access a new, free online artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to strengthen their math instruction…
Adaptive literacy? 3 must-knows for teachers and admin about adaptive learning
The use of differentiated instruction to individualize each student’s learning experience is becoming more common in today’s elementary classrooms, but creating meaningful differentiation for a typical class of…
App of the Week: Digital planning board
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more
Survey: Daily classroom edtech use on the rise
Sixty-three percent of K-12 educators use edtech in their classrooms each day--an increase from the 55 percent reporting the same in 2016, according to an annual survey from…
How to assess your district’s digital readiness
How do you know if your school system is high performing in its use of technology? What are your strengths ... Read more
18 edtech developments set to impact schools
Coding as a literacy and the rise of STEAM learning are two key trends driving K-12 technology adoption for the next 1-2 years, according to the latest New…
Infographic: 6 uses for K-12 classroom AR
By now, most educators are familiar with augmented reality (AR) and its application in the classroom. And as it grows in popularity, its potential in the classroom grows,…
The right stuff: Teaching kids about copyright
We (rightfully) spend significant time and energy teaching kids to be aware of their digital footprints. Stories abound about momentary lapses of judgment leading to loss of employment…
How digital badges are shaking up teacher PD
The topic of teacher professional development has dominated discussions about teacher quality and retention for years. While some progress has been made, there is still no standardized means…