This easy presentation software lets students focus on content, not design
Cool! 6 TED-Ed lessons about the cold
With a vast video library and the chance to customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons can be incorporated into all topics and content areas
IBM supercomputer Watson to help advance preschool education
Sesame Workshop and IBM announced a collaboration to use IBM Watson’s cognitive computing technology and Sesame’s early childhood expertise to help advance preschool education around the world. As…
Tablets will see a decline, then increase in 2018
Worldwide tablet shipments are expected to decline for the second straight year in 2016, dropping 9.6 percent compared to 2015 volumes, according to a new International Data Corporation…
App of the Week: Adaptive math for flipped or blended classes
Redbird Mathematics is a digital curriculum platform for in-class or blended learning use that incorporates robust, research-based adaptive technology. Teachers can assign students to grade-level learning tracks or…
5 ways music and tech are adding a little STEAM to our lessons
Technology plus music is an easy, accessible way to add STEAM to lessons -- and best of all, students love it.
These 9 apps help every student hit Common Core Standards
Scaffold Common Core standards for students with these educator-picked apps As schools everywhere shift to the Common Core, teachers are ... Read more
Learnosity, Learning.com partner for personalized learning, assessment
Companies join forces to deliver flexible instruction to enhance digital curriculum for school districts
A summer reading program for students who read differently
Research shows that summer reading helps reduce “summer slide” for all students, and experts indicate that reading at least 20 minutes a day outside of the school year…
North Dakota schools step up response to cyberbullying
Schools in ND are stepping up digital citizenship and vigilance to combat social media bullying When Catherine Gillach started her ... Read more
6 ways to support computer science education
U.S. schools should make every effort to expand computer science education to keep up with workforce demands, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation…
Cengage sees digital outpace textbook sales for first time
For its fiscal year 2016, Cengage Learning reported that digital unit sales outpaced print textbook sales for the first time. For the 12 months ending March 31, 2016,…
3D science product offers immersive learning
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, has launched Gale Interactive: Science, a new digital science resource available now for schools. This new product uses innovative technology to combine…
CodeMonkey, Sunburst Digital partner on coding curriculum
In President Obama’s “Computer Science for All Initiative” (announced in the 2016 State of the Union) he states we should offer “every student the hands-on computer science and…
Why digital PD needs an urgent overhaul
Technology, collaboration, and new standards are changing the classroom at a rapid pace. Every teacher's professional development must keep up.
App of the Week: Geometry in 3D
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
10 steps to a better one-to-one experience
Planning is a big part of any initiative. Here’s how to plan a better one-to-one program The word is out. ... Read more
Miami-Dade using itlearning LMS in pilot
The nation’s fourth largest public school district, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), is running a semester-long pilot program utilizing the itslearning learning management system (LMS) to select, deliver…
9 case studies reveal secrets of successful blended, online learning programs
Successful online and blended learning programs in a recent survey are those that prioritized better teacher-student relationships, used an online curriculum as a primary instructional source, and used…
3 ways to revamp lessons for the interactive learner
Educators who want to reach students who favor interactive communication know that integrating digital tools into their lesson plans can be an effective strategy. But to make a…
Bloomz secures $2.3 Million for parent-teacher message app
The pre-K–8 community and messaging app Bloomz has secured $2.3 million in capital investment. Investors in this round include 8VC, ff Venture Capital, Founder’s Co-op, CorrelationVC, Wisemont Capital,…
Do one-to-one laptop programs improve learning?
Students who receive a laptop computer from their school tend to see a noticeable increase in academic achievement, a Michigan State University study reveals. Michigan State University’s Binbin…
Librarians are taking the lead in the digital transformation
For library media specialists, finding high-quality digital resources is an ongoing challenge. Today, media specialists are being called upon to organize and share content for students and teachers…
Adobe Spark offers visual storytelling capability
Adobe has launched Adobe Spark, an integrated web and mobile solution for creating and sharing impactful visual stories. Free and designed for everyday communications, Adobe Spark empowers anyone…
5 tips for creating a makerspace for less than the cost of an iPad
You don't need power tools and 3D printers to get students making. A trip to the craft store and a little ingenuity can be just as effective.
myON launches Summer 2016 Reading Challenge
Continuing its commitment to prevent summer slide, myON, a business unit of Capstone and provider of personalized literacy solutions in the K-12 marketplace, announced the start of its…
Nova Scotia’s innovative science curriculum for grades 4-6
In 2015, the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development launched an Action Plan for Education to renew, refocus, and rebuild the education system for the…
App of the Week: A personalized learning profile for every student
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org, a free service from Common ... Read more
Appsmashing guide: Let students show what they know with these gorgeous slideshows
Shadow Puppet EDU lets students demonstrate understanding in creative ways Ed. note: This post is the second in a series ... Read more
Sony launches high-end visual display technology
At InfoComm 2016, Sony will highlight its display capabilities in a big way, focusing on upgrading the landscape for large-scale visual entertainment. The new technology, Crystal LED Integrated…
IEEE launches annual Maker Project Competition
A new opportunity for the innovative, creative and curious maker to transform problems into technology solutions has opened. IEEE, a technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for…
3 major ways to boost basic data literacy in K-16
A new report outlines the need for K-16 students to develop key data literacy skills Focusing on three specific areas ... Read more
Resource gap may be key to closing achievement gap
Income-achievement gaps now far surpass racial-achievement gaps, study finds Ensuring equal access to resources can help improve educational outcomes and ... Read more
New guide offers tips to use UDL for personalized learning
The new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for K-12 education specifically endorses Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a set of principles that require teachers and students to shift…
Dremel classroom 3D printing with mobile app
As schools expand “making” beyond traditional interactive technologies, Dremel, manufacturer of tools for life and learning, introduces the Dremel 3D mobile application. The app equips students with anytime,…
Girls outpace boys in tech and engineering problem solving
White and black female students outperformed their male peers in technology and engineering literacy, according to the first-ever nationally representative assessment of technology and engineering literacy from the…
How to manage your one-to-one program after you hand out devices
