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Broadband expands equitable access to education, workforce prep
Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access…
5 priorities for broadband access
Equitable, reliable, and robust broadband access both on and off campus is essential to support digital learning and prepare K-12 students for life and work. The declaration is…
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
6 ways the E-rate supports digital and mobile learning
Education leaders expect school internet needs to increase over the next several years, highlighting the need for increased bandwidth and resources to support the growing demands on school…
How one district handles student data privacy
Every school district is faced with a choice about how to protect student data. As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in…
How we got the edtech resource we wanted
As classroom teachers, we are always on the lookout for new resources and services that will benefit every student in our school. One day we encountered an edtech…
Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era
For much of the past two decades, educators have commonly referred to millennials as “digital natives.” Given that they are the first generation to grow up with access…
5 new strategies to integrate digital content into classroom instruction
For the past decade of my career, I’ve worked to empower and inspire educators in their use of digital content and technology. From teaching educators in graduate level…
6 things to prepare teachers for Digital Learning Day
Digital learning plays an integral part in helping students build the skills they need for academic and personal success. In fact, it's so important that it has its…
10 findings about K-12 digital learning
Digital learning itself is expanding in schools, but access to classroom and home technology still remains a major obstacle, according to a new study from Schoology. The State…
5 new developments in physical and network safety
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…
IT leaders, admins still fear network attacks
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…
5 questions teachers should ask before investing their time and money in edtech
As someone who has dedicated her career to making the world a better place through the education of our children, I was excited to learn that tablets and…
3 tips for jumpstarting your district’s connectivity discussion
This year’s E-rate cycle may be over, but in order to be well prepared for the next one, now is the time to start the connectivity conversation with…
Groups urge IES to release months-late report on student internet access
A federal report on students' home access to digital learning resources is months late, and ed-tech groups say the delay is impeding efforts to close the homework gap.…
Here’s how 4 schools are supporting wireless internet needs
As wireless internet needs become more important for students and instructors, many schools are bolstering their connectivity to ensure smooth learning experiences. Schools and campuses must support 1:1…
Does your district’s broadband measure up?
A free tool from nonprofit EducationSuperHighway is intended to help district technology leaders compare broadband and connectivity information with other districts nearby and across the nation. Compare &…
2017 Digital Learning Innovation Award
The DLIAward competition recognizes exemplary higher education faculty-led teams and institutions for advancing student success through the adoption of digital ... Read more
In the marketplace: Schools expect digital learning budgets to increase
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…
How does your district’s broadband stack up?
A free tool from nonprofit EducationSuperHighway is intended to help district technology leaders compare broadband and connectivity information with other districts nearby and across the nation. Compare &…
15 Hot Edtech Trends for 2017
With every new year comes new ideas. To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and…
Digital e-Learning program allows innovative district to open the world to students
Boone County School District is offering digital world language learning to 10,500 students—half of its student population. With help from Rosetta Stone’s language learning solutions, Boone County Schools…
Innovative district expands access like never before using E-rate
Thanks to a major funding refresh, one district found that it's now possible to support its one-to-one initiative without scaling back access for other services or devices. Could…
In the marketplace: Digital learning, NGSS resources, IT partnerships, and more
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support ... Read more
Washington district partners with Discovery on college, career readiness
Washington’s Highline Public Schools announced the launch of a new partnership supporting college and career readiness with Discovery Education, provider ... Read more
Nampa School District 131 becomes first in Idaho to implement the itslearning LMS
As part of its on-going efforts to improve communications, foster collaboration, and bolster student achievement, Nampa School District #131 (Nampa ... Read more
5 ways to make the most of virtual field trips
Try these tips to help students get the best possible experience from their virtual field trips.
Watch 14 thought leadership presentations from a recent ed-tech symposium
In July 2015, Discovery Education, provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms and CUE, the California-based organization inspiring innovative learners and advocating educational opportunities for…
5 goals, 5 barriers of digital curriculum
School district leaders' top objective in transitioning to a digital curriculum is to achieve greater instructor effectiveness, according to a survey from The Learning Counsel. The second annual…
100 districts that are digital learning innovators
One hundred school districts across the U.S. have been honored for their use of online and digital learning resources to personalize learning. Knovation's 2015 Digital Learning Awards program…
8 ways to improve your digital teaching
Good teaching is what makes digital age environments meaningful to students. There are countless recipes for digital teaching out there, but here are just a few tips to…
Five strategies for using classroom technology
Technology and digital media continue to represent a powerful pathway for advancing the goals of education, including raising academic achievement and preparing students for college and career, according…
5 digital learning trends in museums
Museums are a popular field trip destination, but as learning becomes more digital, more and more museums are offering digital learning programs designed to engage students and give…
3 trends driving digital learning today
As technology connects more teachers and students with digital learning opportunities, education is changing for the better. Students are using online digital resources to learn and support their…
Speak Up: The current state of digital learning
While girls use many digital tools for learning more than boys, more boys than girls say they are interested in STEM careers--however, student interest in STEM careers has…
8 digital learning myths dispelled
As digital learning in the classroom gains more support from educators, parents, and students, a national education group has released a toolkit that defines digital and blended learning,…
10 elements of great digital content for young learners
Young learners have certain preferences that digital content can target and engage Schools across the country are actively involved in ... Read more
TCEA: Do your libraries need a change?
Seeking to ensure school librarians' roles reflect the changing nature of education, one Texas school district changed its librarians' positions to better support digital learning. Library and IT…