11 apps for coding: From beginners to masters
As students begin to not only use technology, but create it’s functionality, a recent explosion in coding resources have hit the web, providing coding apps ranging from introductions…
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Five key ed-tech tools for educators
Jim McDougall, deputy rector of Hutchesons’ Grammar, an independent school in Glasgow Scotland, shares five ways educators can use technology and innovation. I am a deputy rector in…
10 next-generation science apps for education
Just like technology, science is always changing to reflect progress and information learned. With these 10 next-generation science apps for education, you’ll find an array of apps that…
How to Create Assessments for The Common Core
Assessments for the Common Core require more than just multiple choice. Learn how to create practice assessments that measure concepts, not facts.
8 great apps for Android users
iPhones and iPads may have once been educators' and students' go-to devices, but Android-based tools are increasingly present in classrooms across the nation. These eight apps, which cover…
The 6 hidden tricks for Bring-Your-Own-Device success
By now, most districts considering the implementation of BYOD know there’s a lot more to success than apps and devices. But how can districts accurately measure how much…
Six helpful classroom management apps for teachers
Mobile apps aren't just for students. Teachers and administrators benefit from management apps designed to boost productivity, provide quicker access to actionable data, and more. Here are 6…
10 interactive math apps for K-12 students
Research has proven that developing and sustaining students' interest in math at an early age leads to future success in more difficult and complex math courses. With the…
Four must-have tools for superintendents
I am the Superintendent of the Chawanakee Unified School District, which is the home of Minarets High, a three time Apple Distinguished School designee, and a rural, mountain…
5 best practices in online learning
Though still in its adoption infancy, online learning in K-12 schools and districts has been around long enough for tech-savvy education leaders to have key insights into what…
One amazing example of how to train teachers on technology
Imagine you need to learn how to fly a jet. You’re given a link that describes how and an online video tutorial…nervous? Now imagine you’re being taught by…
Learn how Google can improve student learning
On December 3, eSchool News hosted an engaging webinar featuring Kristin Kahlich, a Google Education team member and Joel Handler, director of technology for the Hillsborough School Township…
Four must-have tools for improving children’s learning
Having worked with teachers across the country to implement programs, served on literacy committees, and seen first hand how technology has allowed students to become more creative and…
Top 5 ed-tech Twitter accounts we follow
We often spend a lot of time focusing on the numbers and the people that are following us on Twitter. Many companies and community managers have certain criteria…
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eSchool News is now accepting your articles. Share your opinions and best practices on relevant technology and innovation in education issues. Contribute today in our new "Colleague Corner"…
11 amazing Twitter chats for educators
Social media is one of the top ways educators and students interact and learn from one another. Students in Florida can collaborate with students in Minnesota, and administrators…
Five must-have tools for social studies instruction
What are the ed-tech tools that educators can’t live without? Each month, we’ll ask a different reader. Geography and More: Google Earth This amazing tool can be used…
Don’t make these mistakes with flipped learning
Flipped learning won't help students if teachers only change the format for instruction. Here are the classic mistakes some teachers are making.
How to prepare for eRate funding year 2014
Here are several strategies to help you get the most out of the new eRate funding year.
10 computer science education resources and facts
To celebrate Computer Science Education Week and to make sure you're ready to educate students and peers about why computer science is such an essential part of U.S.…
Six ed-tech tools for social studies instruction
Here are reviews of six high-quality apps, tools, and websites that can help teach social studies concepts, courtesy of Common Sense Media and its new Graphite service—a free…
Three ways social studies teachers use tech
Social studies lessons are becoming more engaging and interactive, thanks to a variety of classroom technology tools and resources. Here are a few examples. OER in the classroom…
Students like different mobile devices for various tasks
What kind of mobile device should schools invest in for their students? The answer depends on how students will use the technology for learning, experts say.
7 engaging, educational YouTube channels
Learning happens everywhere--inside a classroom, at home, in the car or on the bus, and on weekends. As students have more access to mobile and handheld devices, they…
7 steps to more engaging professional development
Most administrators and teachers share a common view of professional development: It's not always as productive as they hope or it takes valuable time away from more pressing…