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What does assessment without testing look like?

April 5, 2017 by Linda Baker, Chris Marczak, Ed. D., and Jude Miqueli

Educators at all levels agree on the need to assess what their students know, but a growing number of them find that tests are not the best way…

IT Management

5 tips for new, easy and affordable school edtech upgrades

April 7, 2017April 5, 2017 by Jonathan Weech

Waiting on a slow computer to load or update wastes valuable time and can detract from lessons and class time. ... Read more

District Management

How school districts are leveraging Twitter to become rock stars

April 3, 2017March 30, 2017 by Amy Jenkins

When a student tweets at their school’s Twitter handle, chances are they don’t expect a response--it’s like tweeting at Starbucks, or the Office of the Comptroller of the…

IT Management

These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why

March 31, 2017March 29, 2017 by Dave Saltmarsh

Technology continues to raise the bar of what is possible in education. As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks,…

IT Management

Warning: These fraud attacks are wreaking havoc on education

March 28, 2017March 27, 2017 by Stu Sjouwerman

On March 14, it was reported in CSO (a leading cybersecurity outlet) that 110 organizations experiences successful phishing attacks targeting their ... Read more

Curriculum

Teachers: Online learning goes 2.0 with new technology

March 27, 2017 by Peter West

Video tutorials in the style made famous by Sal Khan of the Khan Academy changed the face of education, empowering anywhere, anytime learning. However, they were Tutorials 1.0.…

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Teachers: This change is causing dramatic gains in student achievement

March 23, 2017 by Alan November

What if we could empower our teachers to turn student assessment into a process of learning instead of a focus on measurement? Further, what if this mindset change…

eClassroom News

How I use Skype to prevent school violence

March 21, 2017 by Sean M. Brooks

21st century schools must include effective and high impact approaches to school violence prevention and student conflict resolution. Unfortunately, “school-wide” or “outside speaker” approaches to reducing student violence…

District Management

Teachers and IT: How to keep kids safe on Chromebooks

March 16, 2017 by Sanjay Ramnath

Just a few short years ago, Apple was the undisputed king of tech in schools. If you didn’t have iPads ... Read more

Blended Learning

5 tips for getting blended learning right

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

When implementing a blended learning model, it is important for schools to be aware of key components and steps to integrate into their plan. In “Five Tips for…

District Management

This is how you make PD engaging for teachers

March 8, 2017 by Samuel Mormando

Teachers constantly juggle a number of different national, state, and district initiatives in today’s fast-paced and complex educational environment. Organizing professional development days that meet the varying needs…

eClassroom News

Looking inside classrooms can reveal surprising innovation

February 27, 2017 by Laura Ascione

As any educator will no doubt agree, stepping outside of the traditional classroom box can lead to innovations that result in extraordinary experiences. And sometimes, as Arizona’s Yuma…

District Management

Why my students are real world-ready with nothing but a device

February 23, 2017 by Anthony Johnson

Just as few modern-day workers could function in their jobs without a cellphone, a laptop, or periodic trips to Google, I want my students to learn how to…

Curriculum

When virtual class time is innovative, student engagement soars

February 15, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Innovation doesn’t simply involve throwing technology into a classroom. It requires unconventional ideas, foresight, thoughtfulness, and dedication to student learning. And as the world becomes more connected, schools…

Curriculum

How to address executive function skills in the classroom—and why you should

February 7, 2017 by Malinda Mikesell

No matter what subject or topic an educator is teaching, sometimes the best way we can approach an instructional challenge ... Read more

District Management

Cyberbullying is NOT a technology issue-here’s how to really combat it.

February 2, 2017January 31, 2017 by Reginald Corbitt

Cyberbullying continues to grow and present itself as a huge challenge for schools, government policy makers, stakeholders, parents and the community—but is regulating access to technology and social…

Curriculum

Tips for teaching students with Autism about digital citizenship

January 25, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

Instructional Technology Specialist at Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Jennifer Liang, knows all about digital citizenship. But teaching the fundamentals of digital citizenship to students with High Functioning Autism…

Curriculum

7 sneaky ways to get students reading using technology

January 24, 2017 by Eve Heaton

We all have had students in our classroom who dislike reading. You can spot them easily during their silent reading time: staring at the wall, using the bathroom,…

STEM & STEAM

Can robotics teach problem solving to students?

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 by Beth Brubaker

Throughout my 35 years of teaching, I’ve watched students grow up in what I lovingly call the “worksheet generation.” In this environment, students are accustomed to a very…

Curriculum

Does growing student diversity mean a renewed focus on personalized learning?

January 19, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

Research shows that diversity in today’s students (e.g. socio-economic background, gender, race, and previous learning experiences) is greater than ever before. In fact, a conservative 30-40 percent of…

STEM & STEAM

How we used GIS projects to connect with our community

January 17, 2017 by Charlie Fitzpatrick

For history teacher Mariana Ramirez and English teacher Alice Im, education is viewed as engaging young people in the world, helping them speak up, ask questions, and contribute.…

STEM & STEAM

Um…so what do teachers do now after the Hour of Code?

December 15, 2016 by Meris Stansbury

Yearly one-day events meant to promote critical subject areas not taught within traditional curriculum, like computer science and coding, are great for awareness. But outside of these specific…

Blended Learning

3 ways to keep education innovation alive at your school

December 12, 2016 by Thomas Arnett

One of the core ideas of the Christensen Institute’s research on innovation is that technologies improve over time to better meet the needs of the people they serve.…

District Management

5 critical considerations for CBE and CBL implementation

December 14, 2016December 9, 2016 by Dr. Deborah Everhart

As schools begin to invest in competency-based education (CBE) and higher ed institutions set up competency-based programs, two of the big questions often unanswered become “is their focus…

STEM & STEAM

6 ways to improve PD in STEM for every grade level

December 8, 2016 by Larry Plank

High-quality instruction in STEM requires both teaching expertise and content knowledge. Yet, at the elementary school level, many teachers haven’t had any specialized education or training in science,…

District Management

The 4 most common mistakes districts make in professional development

November 30, 2016 by Dianne Pappafotopoulos, M.Ed

Across the globe, teachers are continually asked to integrate technology into their curriculums to keep up with future-ready skills and in turn they complain that they need more…

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

District Management

3 tips for teachers addressing the election

November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 by Anne G. Barretta

By now we’ve all been inundated with pre- and post-election coverage and analysis on numerous media platforms. It seems as if we might never escape the constant barrage…

District Management

3 reasons why AI is education’s future

August 17, 2016 by Meris Stansbury

If you ask kids today why phrases like “hang up” the phone or “roll down” the window exist, chances are they’ll have no idea. Fast-forward to the near…

21st Century Skills

6 tips to make the most of student blogging

June 14, 2016 by Chris Brantner

Blogging with students can lead to some powerful and unexpected outcomes. And getting started is probably easier than you think.

District Management

How to transform your media centers into makerspaces

June 9, 2016 by Gina Clark and Pam Aulakh

Even with tight budgets, it's possible to repurpose your libraries or media centers into 21st century makerspaces. Here's how.

Blended Learning

The new way to create flipped video in 60 seconds without adding software

December 15, 2015December 14, 2015 by Peter West

Use PowerPoint to make tutorial videos for flipped or blended learning Time strapped teachers need support—we all know this. Now ... Read more

Engaging Students with 'Flipped Learning'

The app that lets you create Khan Academy-style videos in 60 seconds

December 15, 2015September 10, 2015 by Peter West

With an app called Snip, flipped and other educators can create video tutorials a la Khan in no time flat. See how.

District Management

Educating parents of the Siri generation

December 15, 2015June 11, 2015 by By Carl Hooker

In our digital world, some parents may feel lost at sea. Here's what they need to know to keep up with their kids online lives, and what schools…

STEM & STEAM

Raspberry Pi + iPad = countless maker possibilities

June 12, 2015June 8, 2015 by By Mike Amante

Using the Raspberry Pi in tandem with the iPad as the means for viewing, controlling, and programming offers students all kinds of simple projects with a maker-STEAM twist.

What does assessment without testing look like?

Teachers: Online learning goes 2.0 with new technology

Teachers: This change is causing dramatic gains in student achievement

How I use Skype to prevent school violence

5 tips for getting blended learning right

This is how you make PD engaging for teachers

Looking inside classrooms can reveal surprising innovation

Why my students are real world-ready with nothing but a device

When virtual class time is innovative, student engagement soars

How to address executive function skills in the classroom—and why you should

Tips for teaching students with Autism about digital citizenship

7 sneaky ways to get students reading using technology

Can robotics teach problem solving to students?

Does growing student diversity mean a renewed focus on personalized learning?

How we used GIS projects to connect with our community

Um…so what do teachers do now after the Hour of Code?

3 ways to keep education innovation alive at your school

5 critical considerations for CBE and CBL implementation

6 ways to improve PD in STEM for every grade level

6 tips to make the most of student blogging

How to transform your media centers into makerspaces

The new way to create flipped video in 60 seconds without adding software

The app that lets you create Khan Academy-style videos in 60 seconds

Raspberry Pi + iPad = countless maker possibilities

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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