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Digital footprint? Try digital tattoo, experts say

May 6, 2019May 10, 2018 by Laura Ascione

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

May 14, 2018May 9, 2018 by Raymond Steinmetz

“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

April 27, 2018 by Laura Ascione

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?

April 19, 2018 by Laura Ascione

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

March 22, 2018 by Laura Ascione

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

March 15, 2018 by Laura Ascione

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

March 13, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Technology changes so rapidly that the newest tablets, phones, and tools are often outdated within a couple years.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

May 6, 2019January 12, 2018 by Laura Ascione

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

January 4, 2018 by Geraldine Lee

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

January 3, 2018 by Kevin M. Maxwell, Ph.D.

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…

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?

Why DIY videos are easier than you think

7 important considerations for virtual reality

Can today’s new technologies totally revamp learning?

8 TED-Ed Lessons to engage even the most uninterested students

23 top-rated websites for teachers and librarians

18 powerful technology tools and trends for 2018

Teachers: English learners need resources, support

Newsflash: Preparing students for the future workforce is a society-wide effort

5 tips to take your large school district into the digital age

Flinn Scientific Launches New Contest for STEM Educators in Celebration of Mole Day

Digital Magazines Now Available to K-12 Schools Worldwide in Sora Reading App

iTutor’s Virtual Quarantine Classroom Offers Educational Lifeline for COVID-Affected South Carolina and New York Students

Discovery Education Continues Supporting Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Hundreds of No Cost Daily Activitie

Dynamic New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Help Students Explore STEM in the World Around Them

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