6 must-haves in a modern media center
Our county is on track to outpace the nation’s population growth between now and 2024, and is posting 8.7 percent annual growth (compared to 3.9 percent for the…
Teaching & Learning
A tech leader’s tips for making remote learning safe
When COVID forced school districts nationwide to quickly pivot to remote learning, we not only had to configure mobile devices for students to take home, but also implement…
5 virtual learning strategies to support student health and wellbeing
I’ll never forget that feeling of heading into the complete unknown when New York Public Schools first closed due to the spread of a global pandemic. Overnight, our…
7 questions–and answers–about copyright during online learning
Back in March, copyright was not top-of-mind for many people, as health and educational continuity took precedence. Many publishers waived copyright fees for use of materials in distance…
Effective online course design starts with people
The shift to virtual learning in early 2020 put a spotlight on online course design, with all its flaws and inconsistencies. But there are good examples of effective…
5 ways to nurture a cybersecurity interest in a healthy way
It’s something no teacher or administrator wants to think about, but what if one of your students is showing an interest in computer hacking? Teachers--sometimes more than parents--can…
8 great education podcasts to try this year
Who doesn't love a good podcast? True crime, self-improvement, history, finance--there's something for everyone. And if you're looking for new education podcasts to start your year off right,…
Bridging the educational divide with tech skilling
Closing the educational divide and the digital skills gap has always been important to technologically-minded educators, but the disruptions of COVID-19 have brought a new urgency. Ensuring all…
How an art teacher tackles STEM and PBL
This past year has been, without a doubt, the most challenging one of my entire teaching career. As an art teacher, I always say that my teaching style…
4 things data tells us about student-centered learning
A new report from the Clayton Christensen Institute offers unique insights and recommendations for education as schools strive to move toward student-centered learning practices. In the report, author…