How teachers like me can use AI to improve their teaching
It is easy, as an educator, to get stuck in a rut. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to avoid at some point or another during the school year.
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Teachers’ helper: Edtech as TA’s
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 6 classroom tech tools that help educators’ mental health; 8 questions for educators as they use assessments…
5 school safety questions your district should be prepared to answer
With students and educators reentering their classrooms for the 2022-23 school year, district leaders need to be able to reassure everyone in their school community that school safety…
5 safeguarding tips for schools this year
Criminal cyber groups have made it abundantly clear that there is no type of organization they will not target--he more vulnerable they are, the easier it will be…
5 STEM-based TED-Ed Lessons to close out your school year
School days might seem as if they move at a glacial pace in the countdown to summer break. Some schools ... Read more
How to ignite the fire of student engagement
Recently, a co-worker of mine shared a story from when he was in high school. During one chemistry class his teacher happened to light a small fire within…
How schools can improve infrastructure and air quality as masks come off
As the CDC shifts its recommendations and schoolchildren are no longer required to wear masks in many parts of the country, questions remain about how aging school infrastructure…
Learn to use books to foster critical thinking
While I’m a far cry from a Newbery, once a year, I’ve gotten into the habit of writing a picture book for my nephew Knox. My goal is…
Unistellar Research: Got Questions About Outer Space? Forget Google—Just Ask Your Kids
San Francisco—February 3, 2022— A pathbreaking study just confirmed something that many parents already suspected: young Americans have a voracious ... Read more
3 reasons why differentiation isn’t difficult
There’s a good chance you arched an eyebrow upon reading the headline of this article. After all, differentiation can be one of the most stressful and time-consuming parts…
5 ways to create effective and equitable instructional resources
In 2017, 52 percent of all students enrolled in public schools were racially or ethnically diverse. By 2029, this number is projected to be 57 percent. However, in…
3 questions: Making the 2021-22 school year work for students
What’s the best way to get K-12 students across the U.S. to bounce back from the pandemic? MIT’s Justin Reich has an idea: Ask them. Reich, an associate…
National Report Reveals Educators Are Concerned About Student Preparedness This Year
BOSTON (October 1, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, has released its “Educator Perceptions of Teaching and ... Read more
APM Studios Inks Partnership With Listenwise To Bring Award-Winning Science Podcast Brains On! Into Classrooms
ST. PAUL, Minn., September 30, 2021 — APM Studios, the podcast production division of American Public Media (APM), today announced ... Read more
Air filters are playing a big part in safe school reopening plans
As schools kick off the 2021-22 school year, the air is thick with questions — and with COVID-19 hesitancy. Will students and faculty have to wear masks? Will…
3 unexpected ways online PD strengthened my teaching
As a science educator, I love showing my students the wonders of the world. I encourage them to always be curious, ask questions, and seek out new knowledge…
Cheers and questions as some states and big school districts remove virtual learning option for fall
The school districts serving Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, and Houston have all said they intend to continue offering a fully virtual option this fall. This week, the…
5 cool TED-Ed lessons for summer break
Take a look at some engaging and oddball TED-Ed videos for those "I'm bored" moments this summer.
How is technology impacting literacy?
We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it…
5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies
Here are five strategies using technology the teachers in my school have implemented to create a learning environment that actively engages students and promotes more fun in learning.
Getting students back on track to higher education
COVID-19 has raised a number of major questions for educators, one of which is “Why are college applications decreasing?”
A guide to choosing the right edtech partner
With so many technologies and providers out there, how can district leaders choose the right edtech partner or partners? Below are four questions to consider during the procurement…
Vernier Software & Technology Uses Food Experiments to Engage Students in Chemistry Exploration
Vernier Software & Technology recently launched a new lab book that uses food as a means to help high school ... Read more
6 teaching resources for the Presidential Inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris will be sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021. The Presidential Inauguration will be a departure from years past…
Super Duper’s Jeepers Peepers Game Wins 2020 NAPPA Award
Super Duper Publications’ Jeepers Peepers The “Ask and Answer” Question Game has earned a 2020 National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA). ... Read more
School innovation in a challenging year
Across the country, redefining the status quo has become the status quo for K–12 schools. Wide-scale remote and hybrid learning, mask-wearing culture, and “pods” all fall outside the…
Teacher & Principal School Report Findings
Scholastic, with YouGov, surveyed public school Pre-K–12 educators in winter 2020 to gather their thoughts on equity in education, literacy ... Read more
Pocketalk Donates Devices To ELL Teachers Through First-Ever Back To School Program
Pocketalk, the global leader in connecting conversations and removing language barriers, today announced the donation of 100 devices to educators ... Read more
Grade expectations: How to look at grading in a new light
The teacher finishes giving instructions and sits down for students to begin completing the assignment. While students work, the teacher grades papers and prepares for the next hour,…
Assessment in 2020: How data will mitigate COVID-related learning losses
In normal times, a discussion about the future of assessment might look five years ahead to talk about the prospects of more authentic computer-aided assessments or potential developments…
8 reasons game-based learning is growing
Revenue for game-based learning and education is projected to reach more than $24 billion by 2024, according to a new market forecast. Metaari’s 2019-2024 Global Game-based Learning Market…
How to effectively support struggling readers during distance learning
Parents who might be uncomfortable with continuing their role of teacher this fall can find solace in this fact: authentic teachable moments happen outside the classroom all the…
ONLINE SURVEY
A new school year means new edtech needs, and if you’re planning for fall purchases, you might welcome some guidance ... Read more
New Webinar Series to Support Virtual Coaching
Edthena is kicking off a new webinar series to help instructional coaches provide newly-virtual teachers with timely and much-needed support. ... Read more
Easy way for teachers to hold “Office Hours”
Numerade—a fully free online education platform founded with a mission to close the educational opportunity gap by democratizing access to ... Read more
Virtual classrooms free for 90 days
To help empower schools and educators with secure e-learning solutions right now, Windstream Enterprise is offering OfficeSuite UC and HD ... Read more
Free distance learning online toolkit
To guide educators through this new journey of remote teaching, mindSpark Learning, a national nonprofit that provides one-of-a-kind learning experiences ... Read more
Test Grading Cloud available to all teachers for free
Remark Test Grading Cloud available to all teachers for free, including electronic bubble sheets for distributing and grading assessments. In ... Read more
Complimentary LanSchool Air licenses to help lessen the impact of Coronavirus closures
As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, schools are implementing emergency distance learning plans to prepare for potential closures. LanSchool, ... Read more
7 cool–and slightly funky–TED-Ed Lessons to watch at home
Many schools across country are closed for two weeks--or longer--due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and a great number of districts have moved online to help students stay current…