November 2019 Guide: Digital & Mobile Learning
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5 TED-Ed Lessons to introduce students to robotics
Robotics is gaining popularity in classrooms across the country, moving from an old sci-fi concept to a way to engage students in STEM learning by solving real-world problems.…
8 resources for robotics education
Robotics education is gaining STEAM (pun intended) in classrooms across the nation, and for good reason--it’s engaging, hands-on, and students learn real-world concepts as they solve challenges. And…
eSchool News launches innovative Robotics Guide for educators
We are excited to bring you the very first in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of ... Read more
October 2019 Guide: Robotics
We are excited to bring you the very first in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of ... Read more
How we got the edtech resource we wanted
As classroom teachers, we are always on the lookout for new resources and services that will benefit every student in our school. One day we encountered an edtech…
6 free resources for teachers–just in time for back-to-school
Although the school year starts at different times across the country, one thing is guaranteed: free resources for teachers are at the top of the must-have list. Free…
8 ways to ensure tech readiness this school year
Summer isn't quite over, but now that August has claimed its place on our calendars, many educators are getting ready to welcome students back to school in the…
Learn how school districts gain spending transparency and boost morale
School districts face urgent issues, from student safety to teacher evaluations, but perhaps the most critical problem involves mismanaged spending. ... Read more
4 strategies to close the digital equity gap
According to Davis, Fuller, Jackson, Pittman, and Sweet (2007), the definition of digital equity is “equal access and opportunity to ... Read more
3 ways to find time for personalized learning
When schools think about incorporating personalized learning, it may seem intuitive to consider resources like specific technologies or professional development plans. But there’s another critical resource that too…
7 resources to help educators better understand anxiety
Mental illness is omnipresent in schools today, but it isn’t as well understood or managed as districts would hope. An October 2018 Education Week article stated that, according…
How STEM learning invigorates classrooms
eSchool News (eSN) recently spoke with Vince Bertram, the chief executive officer of Project Lead The Way
4 tips for incorporating safe, engaging, tech-rich material into early elementary ed
I love incorporating technology into my curriculum and introducing it to my students in meaningful ways. The good news is that teaching them to use technology isn’t difficult.…
How to cut your bus disciplinary referrals by 67 percent
Several years ago, my school adopted a Positive Behavior Support Program (PBSIS) program. Solutions to persistent problems pointed school climate in the right direction, reduced disciplinary referrals, and…
96 edtech predictions for K12 in 2019
We asked 49 edtech executives to look into their crystal balls and share their thoughts about what will happen in 2019. In addition to the usual suspects—more augmented…
Pernille Ripp
This week’s #BloggerMondays share is the wonderful blog of Pernille Ripp, creator of The Global Read Aloud and a relentless advocate for creating environments that instill a passion for…
VoIP Emergency Response Guide
Emergencies happen—from intruders to natural disasters—and a detailed emergency response plan is critical in minimizing risk, coordinating resources, and ensuring ... Read more
5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy
As districts continue to go 1:1 and encourage teachers to integrate digital tools into their lessons, IT directors need to pay close attention to the way edtech companies…
Tips & resources to prevent cyberbullying
Each act of cyberbullying hurts students, disrupts classrooms, and affects your school’s culture and community. So how should you handle it? What should you do or say? And…
Resources for creating a school culture of empathy, inclusion, and kindness
Since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, we've heard from many educators who are looking for resources to support students’ social and…
Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks
Who you know matters. Depending on their socio-economic and geographic backgrounds, and availability of school resources, students possess vastly different ... Read more
5 resources to help students with information literacy
Information literacy skills top many lists of must-have abilities, especially in the age of fake news. Not all results in a Google search are legitimate--but how many of…
4 awesome videos to check out over the summer
Videos can be used in many ways in the classroom and in professional learning, and they can greatly benefit students if they’re engaging and thought-provoking. They’re also valuable…
Finding the money for SEL
Effective social emotional learning (SEL) requires a thorough understanding of the student population’s needs, training to integrate SEL into everyday lessons, and the instructional resources. Although educators and…
Digital footprint? Try digital tattoo, experts say
In digital citizenship education, the idea of a digital footprint--the "tracks" students leave behind online as they interact on social media and put information online--is nothing new. But…
3 smart ways to fix your PD
The benefit of professional development (PD) for teachers is well known: improving teaching practices means greater student achievement. What’s less frequently acknowledged is that PD programs are often…
Can creativity be taught?
I recently attended a conference and enjoyed the sessions and topics ranging from professional-development strategies to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). Like everyone else, I am eager…
5 ways to get started with OER
It has been almost three years since the launch of the United States Department of Education’s #GoOpen movement. If you are late to the #GoOpen party, it is…
Teachers: English learners need resources, support
Most K-12 educators (80 percent) said they believe English Language Learner (ELL) instruction is a top priority for their school or district, according to a new survey. Ninety-nine…
Case Study: Read How Skaggs Schools Embrace BYOD with Google Apps
Skaggs Catholic Center in Utah comprises of a high school, middle school, elementary school, day center and church, all requiring fast, reliable and secure Wi-Fi to keep up…
For PD, the days of one-and-done are dead and gone!
According to research from the Center for Public Education, “one-and-done” professional development sessions for teachers simply don't work. With new standards rolling out every year, a one-class-covers-all approach…
28 can’t-miss edtech innovations from ISTE 2017
This year's ISTE Conference was all about technology-charged learning--and from the keynotes and sessions to the fast-paced exhibit hall, the conference's more than 20,000 attendees (15,000 educators plus…
17 instructional practices for social and emotional learning
Interest around social and emotional learning continues to expand, due in part to recognition that positive social and emotional skills can help improve students' behavioral and academic outcomes…
DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award
A partnership with DuPont Pioneer and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to recognize excellence and innovation in ... Read more
8 tips to help create and sustain a makerspace
Though makerspaces are becoming more mainstream, creating and maintaining one could overwhelm educators who are starting from scratch. Aside from the technology tools and other resources that make…
January’s 11 buzzworthy edtech tools
Things move fast in the edtech world, and we hear all the time from teachers how hard it can be to keep up. This is why we've created…
#8: 10 TED-Ed videos your students can use today
More often than not, students pick up a mobile device or use a computer to access videos and digital media online. With a dearth of resources online, educators…
14 trailblazing educators you should follow on Twitter
Social media plays a large role in today's society, and most educators aren't scared to jump in and leverage Twitter, Facebook and other social networks to increase their…
School system makes world languages available to military and ELL families through digital access program
Tennessee’s Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) is on a mission to bring language learning resources to its diverse community and student body of more than 33,500. As CMCSS…