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Three critical requirements to transform virtual schools

April 23, 2014 by By Houston Tucker

Full-time, online public schools originated as alternatives to traditional education approaches and were even bandied about as ways to revolutionize the learning paradigm. Now, they too are in…

District Management

Mobile 101: Know before you go

April 22, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

In the Township High School District 214 in Illinois, mobile technology use is expanding each year through a series of pilots proposed and supported by classroom teachers. The…

District Management

4 questions every tech leader should answer

April 21, 2014 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor for eCampus News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

As schools continuously work to construct digital learning plans that will help transform teaching and learning, it is essential that school technology leaders are updated with the latest…

District Management

5 steps to better early childhood tech use

April 18, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Closing the digital divide has been a constant challenge as technology tools and use become more prevalent in schools. Now, research shows that developing early technology skills can…

District Management

8 technology tips from top district leaders

April 17, 2014April 17, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

When it comes to school technology, having a plan—and having strong leaders to guide that plan—are two of the most important steps to success, according to the 2014…

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10 follow-worthy education blogs

April 17, 2014 by By Sydney Mineer, Contributing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_sydney' target='_blank'>@eSN_Sydney</a>

Education blogs are one of the top ways to learn about new educational technologies, trends, and classroom practices. Sometimes, learning from the perspective of other teachers, administrators, and…

Expert Blog: Security Insights

Campus Counts thinks outside the campus security box

April 17, 2014 by By Jody Clements

One of the most challenging aspects of being a school administrator is addressing the ongoing concerns about safety and security for the students and staff. When I moved…

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3D printing and Star Trek?

April 15, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

3D printers have garnered attention in education as of late, due to their ability to generate unique objects and their capacity to engage students and drum up interest…

Curriculum

How to avoid classroom cheating

April 15, 2014 by By Dorothy Mikuska

Snapchat—snap a photo with a smartphone and the image disappears 10 seconds after the receiver opens it. Great for selfies, but also for sending answers on a test.…

District Management

Common Core’s challenges and opportunities

April 14, 2014 by By Sheena Hervey

It is an exciting time in education. We have an opportunity to ensure that all students develop the skills and understanding necessary to succeed in a highly literate…

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Chino Valley Unified prepare for Common Core with new technology

April 28, 2014April 11, 2014 by By Georges Khairallah

Like every other school district in California, Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is in the midst of implementing the new Common Core standards for math and language…

District Management

15 top special education blogs

April 10, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Special education resources are in high demand, and while each student with special needs is different, special education teachers and support staff benefit from sharing best practices and…

District Management

New app helps students with special needs

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District Management

Myths and facts about online speech therapy

April 9, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Online learning extends educational opportunities to a number of different student groups, and those needing special interventions are able to benefit from expanded learning opportunities, too. One fast-growing…

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Five key steps to upgrading your wireless network

April 8, 2014 by By Kowshik Bhat

Are you ready for the nation’s $3 billion wireless overhaul for education—or the move to online testing? Here’s what you need to know.

District Management

Here’s how digital content and teachers align

April 8, 2014April 8, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

As digital content becomes more commonplace in districts across the nation, some school leaders and educators wonder: what's involved in a digital content transition? During the 2014 National…

District Management

Ten things your student with autism wishes you knew

April 7, 2014 by By Ellen Notbohm

Here are ten things your student with autism wishes you knew: 1. Behavior is communication. All behavior occurs for a reason. It tells you, even when my words…

District Management

9 digital citizenship considerations

April 25, 2014April 5, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Discussions about U.S. students' ability to compete in a global economy, and their ability to use skills such as critical thinking and problem solving to succeed in college…

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April: 5 education grants you don’t want to miss

April 4, 2014April 4, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…

Best Practices in School IT Management

Big perks for University High School tech support internship

April 4, 2014April 4, 2014 by By Gretchen Zaitzeff & Cory Culbertson

Are you struggling to respond to student and faculty technology issues in a timely manner? Are expensive repairs depleting your tech budget? If your school has a one-to-one…

Best Practices in School Technology: Winter 2013

4 excellent special-needs learning tools

April 3, 2014 by By Kelly Grillo

Writing is a challenge for many students. This is especially true for students of diverse backgrounds and students with identified disabilities who are increasingly accessing college. If students…

District Management

Not your average trip to the Apple store

April 2, 2014 by By Sydney Mineer, Contributing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_sydney' target='_blank'>@eSN_Sydney</a>

Field trips can be difficult to coordinate and costly for schools to execute on tight budgets. Last week, eSchool News compiled a list of virtual field trip apps…

STEM & STEAM

6 science strategies for early learners

April 5, 2014April 1, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills are regularly emphasized as critical to student success, but less attention is paid to STEM skills for early learners. The National…

District Management

15 spring and summer PD opportunities

March 31, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

School may last a little longer for some districts than others, depending on how many snow days some parts of the country experienced. As schools close for the…

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7 ways to evaluate educational games

March 28, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

As educational gaming moves from a future technology to a practice found in more and more classrooms, educators are recognizing game-based learning's (GBL) potential to engage students and…

STEM & STEAM

Putting Google Glass into practice

March 28, 2014 by By Sydney Mineer, Contributing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_sydney' target='_blank'>@eSN_Sydney</a>

In February, education futurist Jason Ohler discussed a number of trends that would have a big impact on education in 2014. One of these predictions included the rise…

District Management

4 ways to leverage federal funds for ed-tech

March 27, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Education technology is a priority in today's classrooms, and this includes ensuring that students have access to technology tools and high-speed internet to access digital learning resources. While…

STEM & STEAM

Which Google for Education resource is right for you?

March 27, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Google is no stranger to education. But the number of resources and tools available to teachers and students can overwhelm even the most experienced educators. Google for Education…

District Management

4 ways to make your class more engaging

March 27, 2014 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor for eCampus News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Mobile technology and its use in the classroom is booming across the country; but outside of the ‘cool tech’ aspect, many educators struggle to understand why students find…

Blended Learning

Engaging virtual field trip apps, resources

March 26, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Once a foreign concept, virtual field trips and tours have skyrocketed in popularity, due in part to tight school budgets and a growth in classroom mobile technology tools.…

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Toolkit helps educators confront online privacy threats

March 26, 2014March 26, 2014 by By Carly Buchanan, Contributing Editor, @buchanan_carly

The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) annual conference announced the release of a detailed guide designed to help school officials follow federal laws on privacy issues, specifically the…

Curriculum

7 digital curriculum implementation strategies

March 25, 2014March 25, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

School leaders know how important it is to "make the move to digital"—ensuring students are able to access digital tools and resources to cultivate skills such as critical…

District Management

How to dispute one-to-one, mobile learning criticisms

March 24, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Ed-tech initiatives will always have critics. But administrators can take action and leverage resources to ensure that their one-to-one and mobile learning initiatives are implemented carefully and successfully.…

District Management

Questions to answer after high school

March 24, 2014 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

According to a new report, there are basic questions postsecondary data, with access to college and university data, need to be able to answer—not only for higher-ed institutions,…

Apps

Here’s how to use game-changing apps

March 18, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Educational apps have skyrocketed in popularity, leading more and more educators to realize that the way they use these apps is key to changing classroom culture and student…

STEM & STEAM

10 next-generation science apps for education

March 17, 2014 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

The Next Generation Science Standards are a new set of standards that provide consistent science education through all grades, with an emphasis on technology and engineering. eSchool News…

Boosting Classroom Efficiency with the Help of Technology

The secret of developing a technology-based classroom

August 11, 2014March 13, 2014 by By Kristi Martin

Integrating learning and technology can be a tedious task in today’s school systems. We open a whole new world for research, learning, and innovation when we bring technology…

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7 intriguing facts about the brain

March 12, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

When it comes to student learning, many stakeholders focus on important learning supports, such as classroom technology, reliable high-speed internet access in schools, and educators who use technology…

District Management

Embrace the power of learning communities

March 12, 2014March 12, 2014 by By Lance Rougeux

During my second year of teaching, I learned an invaluable lesson: learning communities have the power to enrich our professional and personal lives. I learned this lesson firsthand…

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