How a GoPro Got My Students Excited to Learn
I had not planned to purchase a GoPro while out shopping. However, it was on sale, I had a coupon, two gift cards, and two weeks in the…
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The best tips for getting your school ready for Common Core assessments
An elearning pro shares how to prioritize to make the transition to online assessments smoother As with anything in life, ... Read more
5 gaming dynamics that truly engage students
Gaming. It’s more than a buzzword in today’s schools, but it still sometimes carries a stigma--is gaming really an effective way for students to learn? The answer, according…
New: 11 of the best iOS and Android apps
Apps are some of the most popular tools in education, and with good reason--they're easily accessible on mobile devices and can provide quick and targeted help. Understanding how,…
One amazing example of how to train teachers on technology
eSchool News provides not only daily original content on the latest in technology and innovation in education, but is a trusted resource for teachers and administrators on how…
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…
20 Education Buzz Words and Phrases
For those critics who say education moves at a snail’s pace, they’re wrong…at least when it comes to terminology. From buzz words to phrases speakers love to use,…
Bringing Women and Minorities to IT
Women earn 57 percent of all undergraduate degrees in the country, and 52 percent of all math and science undergraduate degrees, Government Technology reports.
A State-By-State Look at Top Ed-Tech Initiatives
Sometimes, an ed-tech initiative grabs national headlines. Other times, a technology initiative quietly spreads throughout a school building or district as it connects teachers with mentors, helps administrators…
10 school solutions for mobile device management
Schools are experiencing a huge boom in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Mobile device management (MDM) has never been more vital.
No Hollywood ending for real-life ‘Won’t Back Down’ school
Doreen Diaz left the red carpet movie premiere of “Won’t Back Down” in New York City last week feeling encouraged, says the Hechinger Report.
Opinion: How schools (even great ones) fail kids with ADHD
here’s a group of students struggling through school rd to navigate that gets little attention in the media or in the debate about how to fix schools: Children…