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Hayes Software Systems launches implementation plan for mid-sized districts

June 29, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Hayes Software Systems, a provider of inventory control software and services for the K-12 education market, announced a new software implementation plan developed for mid-sized school districts. The…

District Management

Flexcat collaboration system gets big upgrade for ISTE

June 29, 2016 by Laura Ascione

At ISTE 2016, classroom audio provider Lightspeed Technologies will introduce three new features of its Flexcat system. The only classroom audio system designed for small-group learning, Flexcat consists…

District Management

Boxlight to debut standard, interactive laser and bulb projectors at ISTE

June 29, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Boxlight will be unveiling its new line of P12 projectors at the 2016 ISTE Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado. Attendees will be able to see live demos…

District Management

The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer

July 29, 2016June 13, 2016 by Alan November

Teaching for the 21st century looks a lot different. Here's what admins -- and teachers -- need to know for job interviews and beyond.

District Management

These 9 apps help every student hit Common Core Standards

June 16, 2016June 3, 2016 by Denise Skarbek, Melinda Carver, and Keya Mukherjee

Scaffold Common Core standards for students with these educator-picked apps As schools everywhere shift to the Common Core, teachers are ... Read more

Curriculum

3 major ways to boost basic data literacy in K-16

May 20, 2016May 20, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new report outlines the need for K-16 students to develop key data literacy skills Focusing on three specific areas ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Does your school have a growth mindset when it comes to change?

March 2, 2016March 1, 2016 by Peter West

Want your tech rollout to be successful? First, you need the right mindset Most educational organizations want to improve teaching ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Destination Imagination, Oracle Academy launch computer science challenge

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Destination Imagination (DI), an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching students the creative process skills needed to become the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, has…

District Management

Is it time to redesign your curriculum for the 21st century learner?

February 4, 2016February 1, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

A new framework advocates for carefully curating what students learn. Is it time to rethink your curriculum?

District Management

Why we all need time to tinker with tech

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 by Jasmine Escalante

Tinkering in the modern context is a process of trying something to figure out what works or doesn’t to find your way to the best solution, often going…

STEM & STEAM

Wireless sensors help students connect with science

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Sensor-based lab investigations provide rich opportunities for students to deepen their science understanding and develop hands-on experience using tools like those used by real-life scientists and engineers. PASCO…

News

These are the 5 most in-demand K-12 languages

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Foreign language skills are increasingly important for students to have as they enter college or the workforce, and technology-based programs have made learning new languages easier for students.…

STEM & STEAM

K-12 science teachers in dire need of PD

January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

K-12 science teachers are often left to deal with a lack of coherent and sustained professional learning opportunities that researchers say are needed to support science teachers inside…

District Management

Making classroom observations more efficient — and effective

January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 by Kelly Gillespie

A custom web-based system is making for more thoughtful classroom observation Instructional leaders need to know what is happening when ... Read more

IT Management

Inside the school that immerses students in Spanish — and technology

January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 by Scott Spencer

A Spanish immersion program makes full use of technology in the classroom

Teaching Trends

7th grade scholarships for MOOC completion

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Outstanding 7th grade students from families with financial need can earn special consideration for a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship if they complete a free college class offered…

How to Stretch Your Ed-Tech Budget

How paper-free days can spark a tech transformation

January 12, 2016January 7, 2016 by Ron McAllister

Cutting out paper and pencils one day a week got students and teachers at one school thinking more creatively.

News

21 education technology recommendations for 2016

December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 by Converge Staff

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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

Curriculum

New online portal facilitates i-Ready implementation

December 15, 2015December 10, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Curriculum Associates recently launched i-Ready Central to help teachers, principals, and administrators successfully implement its i-Ready program. The online portal, offered at no additional cost to all i-Ready…

STEM & STEAM

How to choose the right programming language for students

December 15, 2015December 10, 2015 by By Frank Evans

With Hour of Code at hand, a look at how to choose the most appropriate programming language for every age.

STEM & STEAM

These students can code a video game–can yours?

December 15, 2015December 8, 2015 by By Rachel Lerman, The Seattle Times

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6 reasons why Chromebooks are the device of the moment

December 16, 2015November 6, 2015 by By Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

By all accounts, Chromebooks are the device of the moment. But why? We look at the reasons Chromebooks are surging in schools.

Teaching Trends

Technology solutions tailored to your school

December 22, 2015October 5, 2015 by Jeff Festa

Expanding your school’s technological capabilities can be both complex and costly. You need a partner who takes the time to understand your goals and builds customized solutions that…

Teaching Trends

Digital Citizenship Course

December 22, 2015September 29, 2015 by Jeff Festa

Outfit your students for life in the wild, wild Web where they need the savvy to shoot straight, watch their ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Need a New Curriculum Solution to Engage Your ELL?

December 22, 2015September 5, 2015 by Jeff Festa

Learn about Middlebury Interactive’s new ELL curriculum, aligning to Common Core and WIDA standards.

District Management

Debunking the myth that good teachers shouldn’t use curriculum aids

January 21, 2016August 28, 2015 by By Janine Remillard and Joshua Taton

Expecting teachers to go it alone hurts school improvement. It’s time to reframe the debate The myth that good teachers ... Read more

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…

Curriculum

8 simple tools for creating engaging infographics

September 21, 2018September 8, 2014 by By Kelly Maher

Human beings are visual and adept at identifying patterns and trends quickly. Infographics can aid our understanding of otherwise dense, multifaceted, or complicated material.

District Management

5 gaming dynamics that truly engage students

November 14, 2018July 7, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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…

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Three Ways Digital Badges are Used in Education

May 11, 2019May 30, 2014 by By Robert Nilsson

As children, our accomplishments were recognized with trophies, plaques, a pat on the back or cloth badges sewn on to a Girl Scout or Boy Scout sash. In…

Curriculum