Seven keys to deploying tablets successfully
Marc Fanaroff, a special education administrator for more than 30 years, shares his advice on successfully deploying tablets in schools.
Mobile Learning
How do students feel about going mobile?
"Mobile learning" is one of the most commonly-heard phrases in education today, and research continually reinforces the fact that this learning approach has a positive impact on students.…
Top predictions for tomorrow’s classrooms
Classrooms are changing–how might tech shape the classroom of the future? Given the fast pace with which technology evolves, it’s ... Read more
5 back-to-school apps for special-needs students
Thanks to new technologies, students starting another school year have at their disposal more innovative applications to make the learning process a little easier and more exciting.
Mobile learning’s major impact
As mobile learning cements its place in U.S. education, its impact continues to expand throughout school districts across the nation. Last year, Apple's education sales broke $1 billion…
6 ways texting can improve school communications
Students touch their cell phones 43 times a day and send about 60 texts, showing that mobile technology is the best way to reach them. And with 91…
Use these 4 apps for phonics, art exploration, and more
Each week, we feature a new App of the Week on our website and in our newsletters. These apps are for students or educators and offer a range…
How important is informal learning?
Learning is changing. It is moving from a primarily school-based, formal process to include more informal opportunities. Learning is just as likely to occur among a group of…
5 stimulating web apps that will engage K-5 students
Sheree Schulson, a second and third grade teacher at Parkside Elementary School in Coral Springs, Fla., shares five interactive apps for K-5 students.
Get ready: iOS 8 is almost here
Apple’s new iOS 8 release has big potential for education, but school networks must be prepared, experts say But as ... Read more
Top ed-tech stories to watch: From 1-to-1 to ‘one to many’
No. 3 on our list of top ed-tech stories for the new school year is the trend toward students using many different devices while at school.
50 apps for the new school year
As some schools welcome students back and as others gear up to do the same after Labor Day, teachers and librarians have a chance to become familiar with…
New app makes reading fun, prevents ‘summer brain drain’
Encouraging children to read at a young age and to continue reading throughout life is a huge challenge for educators and parents. The real trick is to encourage…
5 ways to choose and use K-5 apps, mobile devices
Students are typically not shy about showing their enthusiasm for using the latest mobile devices, and they're eager to share apps with teachers and friends. Sometimes, teachers are…
4 apps for Earth exploration, chemical reactions, and more
4 apps for Earth exploration, chemical reactions, and more This round-up ensures you won’t miss any of our weekly highlighted apps Each week, we feature a new App…
The top ways digital tools transform learning
Digital tools are often touted for their ability to have a transformative effect on teaching and learning, and an annual survey reveals just how deeply these tools continue…
How apps are surpassing the traditional tutor
Deciding whether you want to use a tutor or just download an app is becoming more difficult these days. Technology has and will continue to amaze us with…
Three new developments in K-12 technology integration
Technology skills for students and educators are essential for college and workforce success, particularly in an increasingly global economy. But how does technology integration match up with education…
Dude, you’re getting a tablet! Now what?
You’ve heard this story… A generous individual or group donates a number of tablets to a school with the aim of helping students get on board with the…
5 anti-bully apps you should know about
No matter what generation you grew up in it’s evident bullying always played a role in the educational system. In movies it’s usually the stereotypical character going for…
How can an app lead to cyberbullying?
Can’t remember the name of that great restaurant you went to last night? How many miles it is the moon? Type any question into a search engine today…
5 ways to teach kids about the Declaration of Independence
Having sizzling burgers during the day and watching a lit up sky at night seem to be hallmarks of celebrating the Fourth of July. But if that’s all…
What’s APPening: 100 apps for education
There really IS an app for that, whatever "that" may be. Need help taking notes or staying organized? Do you want an on-demand guide to coding and computer…
4 Web 2.0 tools that keep students engaged
The world we live in is evolving at an astounding rate. Smartphones, digital tablets, and computers give us instant access to an unimaginable amount of information. We are…
5 critical iPad mistakes to avoid
Tablets, including iPads, are all the rage in today's classrooms. But how many iPad initiatives fail due to common mistakes that could be avoided with proper planning? During…
5 great storytelling tech tools
In 2008, more than 400 students; recent graduates; district employees; parents; and community, agency, and business leaders came together to help Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) craft a new…
6 tools that could boost student performance
So you went ambiguous with the elective classes and now your goals seem impossible to realize? Every student has faced the same situation.
How Vine videos can improve the classroom experience
Instead of telling students to put their phones away, why not start using apps like Vine to enhance the classroom ... Read more
How an iPad can transform music classes
It’s no surprise that many teachers and superintendents view music as vital for a holistic learning experience. According to a study by McMaster University, students who took one…
One-to-one: Student-led, student-centered
Surprise, surprise! Decisions imposed on people suddenly, with no time to get used to the idea or prepare for the consequences, are generally resisted. It’s always easier to…
Here’s how to design an iPad program
As educators and school leaders would likely agree, any technology initiative begins not with an iPad or a laptop, but with teaching and learning goals. But once school…
Reading Rainbow aims to improve literacy once more
From 1983 to 2009, the non-profit PBS television program Reading Rainbow helped improve children’s literacy with fun and interactive skits led by actor LeVar Burton.
6 reasons mobile learning is booming
Mobile technologies are increasingly gaining support among school administrators, who opt for one-to-one initiatives and BYOD programs to help deflect the costs of maintaining a mobile device initiative,…
7 steps in a mobile learning rollout
Successful mobile learning initiatives are more and more prevalent in districts across the nation. And while the same initiative won't necessarily work for two different districts, mobile learning…
Smart phones, dumb choices: Five dangerous trends of student cell phone use
Several years ago, a school’s greatest concern regarding cell phones revolved around the risk of them ringing in class. Today, there are much greater worries that educators, parents…
30 apps for educators and students
By now, apps have cemented their place as valuable resources for students, teachers, and administrators. But these apps go deeper, helping educators transform teaching and learning while promoting…
New STEM app seeks to combat ‘summer learning loss’
Next month, students across the United States will be tossing aside their books for relaxation and outdoor summer activities. Many parents and educators are concerned that summer vacation…
12 big technologies on the education horizon
Much of technology's potential remains untapped in today's classrooms, but the more stakeholders know about how technology tools can transform learning, the more those technologies can truly influence…
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,…