Education Archives

Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future

December 7, 2022November 17, 2022 by Laura Ascione

College completion remains one of higher education's biggest challenges--and one that must be solved

Making higher education the norm for everyone in the nation—and ensuring that people have not just access to higher education, but also the support to complete that education—is…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Forget flat networks–tighten your security

January 25, 2023November 16, 2022 by Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio

A properly segmented network reduces the speed at which a cyber criminal can move across your network--get rid of flat networks.

If you heard about the attack on the Los Angeles Unified School District in early October, you probably heard that 400,000 students’ private data was put at risk…

Edtech Trends

Big thoughts in edtech

January 25, 2023November 15, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Edtech is making moves--here's how new tools and innovations are set to impact education

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: How edtech is embedded in Society 5.0; how digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools; and blended and…

Curriculum & Assessment

How our district engages students in a CTE program

December 5, 2022November 14, 2022 by Larkin LeSueur, Director of Career and Technical Education, Humble ISD

Despite computer science skills growing in demand, CTE remains an elective in most districts, with students never building coding skills.

Over the past decade, industries across the world have voiced their concern over the lack of tech skills among high school and college graduates. At the end of…

Edtech Trends

Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

December 5, 2022November 14, 2022 by Annie Laura Smith, Former Learning Skills Specialist, University of Texas, Dallas

Edtech allows students to increase their level of technological literacy and also encourages learning outside of the classroom environment

Edtech is the combination of IT tools and educational practices aimed at facilitating scalable individualized learning. It comprises the whole world of computer-aided education and training, along with…

Edtech Trends

How edtech is embedded in Society 5.0

December 5, 2022November 11, 2022 by Roger James Hamilton, Founder and CEO, Genius Group

Educators should be teaching innovative edtech skills to future generations to get students ready for the world of work

The pandemic saw countless education institutes scramble in a bid to offer remote learning, which just highlighted how ill-prepared they were for future learning.

IT Innovations

Rethinking your K-12 cloud strategy

December 5, 2022November 10, 2022 by Kevin Warenda, Director of IT, Hotchkiss School

K-12 IT teams need to rethink their approach to cloud storage costs and security--a new cloud strategy may be necessary.

The new school year is upon us, and IT teams are ramping up strategic tech investments and systems to help ensure a smooth year ahead.

Innovative Teaching

Sharing best practices

January 25, 2023November 8, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

When something works--in the classroom, at the district level, or in the IT department--educators want to share

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms; 4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction;…

Newsline

Konica Minolta Joins ZeroNow Alliance to Foster Safer Schools

November 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Ramsey, NJ (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta) announced it has joined the ZeroNow ... Read more

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Edalex selected for the HolonIQ 2022 ANZ EdTech 50

November 4, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, / EINPresswire.com/ — Edalex, the EdTech company that unleashes the power of skills data, digital assets, and ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

November 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC.— Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Your classrooms might need digital assistants

December 5, 2022November 3, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Digital assistants are giving teachers another unique way to engage students, help them learn, and increase productivity.

AI has untapped potential in classrooms, from preschool through higher education. Digital assistants can transform how educators teach, giving them the freedom to teach from anywhere in the…

Personalized Learning

4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction

December 5, 2022November 2, 2022 by Daniella Parra, 3rd Grade Math, Social Studies, & Science Teacher, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

For this educator, data has been an invaluable tool for sustaining differentiated learning and for supporting a growth mindset.

Finding ways to help all students grow academically – regardless of where they are starting from – can be challenging. From my experiences teaching special education, general education,…

IT Leadership

All together now

January 25, 2023November 1, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Community support and stakeholder buy-in--from students, teachers, parents, and more--is critical to the success of education initiatives

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students; 5 tips to build community-wide support for IT…

Newsline

Vivi and Headspace Partner to Bring Mindfulness to K-12 Classrooms

October 31, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

MELBOURNE – Vivi, the leading classroom communication and collaboration platform built exclusively for education, today announced an exciting new and ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

What’s missing from your professional development?

December 5, 2022October 31, 2022 by Stacee Johnson, Director of Professional Learning & Grant Acquisition, Waxahachie ISD

Professional development is often overlooked and is an afterthought—especially with concerns around students’ mental health and well-being.

The importance of professional development in education cannot be overstated. In fact, according to research, when teachers receive well-designed professional development, an average of 49 hours spread over…

Curriculum & Assessment

Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss

December 5, 2022October 28, 2022 by Andrew Cohen, founder and CEO, Brainscape

Spaced repetition can guarantee that your knowledge is constantly building rather than having your brain lose new information almost immediately

Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition" become a buzzword in education. Some educators are obsessed…

Edtech Trends

Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students

December 5, 2022October 28, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Teachers who use digital learning tools are more than twice as likely to report that they spend more one-on-one time with their students.

Educators who use technology as part of their teaching practice report that they are more aware of their students' individual needs (61 percent) and more likely to be…

District Management

Teacher shortages remain a top problem–here’s how to fix them

December 7, 2022October 27, 2022 by Laura Ascione

School district leaders can fill critical gaps in the educator workforce with innovative answers to the challenge of teacher shortages.

With no end in sight to this teacher crisis, some districts across the country are filling instructional gaps utilizing non-traditional teaching and learning models.

Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future

Forget flat networks–tighten your security

Big thoughts in edtech

How our district engages students in a CTE program

Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

How edtech is embedded in Society 5.0

Sharing best practices

Konica Minolta Joins ZeroNow Alliance to Foster Safer Schools

Edalex selected for the HolonIQ 2022 ANZ EdTech 50

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

Your classrooms might need digital assistants

4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction

All together now

Vivi and Headspace Partner to Bring Mindfulness to K-12 Classrooms

What’s missing from your professional development?

Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss

Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students

Teacher shortages remain a top problem–here’s how to fix them

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

AI Educational Partnership to Elevate Classroom Presentations, Assessments

SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

Ozobot Launches Self-Service Professional Development Courses

Demco Acquires StickTogether, Accelerating StickTogether’s Mission and Expanding Demco’s Range of Innovative Solutions

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