How to support teachers for 21st century learning
Supporting neurodiverse learners requires more than accommodation: It demands systemic change
Neurotypical students who learn alongside neurodivergent peers develop critical social-emotional skills
How to use Sesame Street to promote digital literacy
Sesame Street is a pretty awesome show. Not only do I remember loving the show as a child, but as an adult, I now understand how educational it…
Should coding be the “new foreign language” requirement?
Over the decades, students have been required to take a foreign language in high school for reasons that relate to expanding communication abilities, furthering global awareness, and enhancing…
In ‘flipped’ classrooms, a method for mastery
In traditional schooling, time is a constant and understanding is a variable, The New York Times reports.
How digital learning is becoming the fourth literacy
Reading. Writing. Math. Those are the big ones, right? Up until recently, a lot of people would have probably said that was correct, Edudemic reports.
Computer science education: The ‘why’ and ‘how’
Calls for more integrated computer science education have increased in recent years as studies show that computer science degrees lead to high-paying jobs that help boost the economy.…
Bringing Women and Minorities to IT
Women earn 57 percent of all undergraduate degrees in the country, and 52 percent of all math and science undergraduate degrees, Government Technology reports.
An experiment in flipping
Class time was just too limited, AMLE reports.
Expert invites more black students to science
There are far too few black students in science, math and technology programs, according to a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, GPB reports.
Why kids take on adults’ math anxiety
We know a lot about how relationships can enhance learning, Mind/Shift reports.
Missouri high school to offer MOOC
Union High School students will soon be able to attend prestigious universities without leaving campus, The Missourian reports.
10 must-watch videos for flipped learning
If must-implement educational trends were narrowed down to a small group, flipped learning would be among the top contenders. But flipped learning doesn't have to consist of videos…
10 things your students need from you
As educators, we have a huge responsibility towards each child entrusted to us, TeachThought reports.
Four must-read blended learning models
Blended learning--a combination of face-to-face and online learning--is piloted in schools and districts across the nation. Advocates note that students are able to learn at a more individualized…
After misuse, a push for tutoring
A decade after it became law as a part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, a tutoring program heralded as an academic safety net for children…
Gaming with a purpose – financial literacy
Okay, so one thing is clear: Youth are hooked on technology. Computers, smartphones, tablets, social media, video games... the list goes on, the Huffington Post reports.
How a radical new teaching method could unleash a generation of geniuses
José Urbina López Primary School sits next to a dump just across the US border in Mexico, Wired.com reports.
National writing event trending on Twitter
Today, students, educators, administrators, and writers will take to Twitter to celebrate the National Day on Writing by sharing ways they use writing to connect with family, within…
School librarians are rising school leaders
School librarians are shaking off the decades-old stereotype that they are isolated from a school’s teachers, students, and classrooms. Today’s school librarians, according to a panel discussion that…
What tech leaders need to know about online assessments
As part of Connected Educator Month, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) gathered together two expert district and state technology directors to discuss how their states successfully…
23 iPad alternatives to the book report
Upon hearing that they will have to read another book students usually roll their eyes and moan in disagreement. So to make the reading process more fun for…
As online degrees become more prevalent, questions linger
Online MLS programs have become more and more widespread, offering people who don’t live near an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university, who work full time, or who…
Using games and apps to teach writing
We may be too literal when we think about what it means to be a good writer, Forbes reports.
Should business education be free?
It’s hardly surprising that the appeal of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) continues to grow, Forbes reports.
Internet barriers won’t hinder flipped learning
In a new YouTube video series, one technology expert is flipping ed-tech professional development for educators by showing them how to flip their own classrooms even when students…
How strong state leaders leverage ed-tech resources
In an effort to support administrators during Connected Educator Month, two state education leaders shared their tips for creating and sustaining online collaboration tools for classroom teachers. Sponsored…
OpenEd highlights Common Core-aligned videos, games
Teachers and parents have another resource to help them find free, standards-based videos and games to enhance students’ education: OpenEd.
Silicon Valley magnate? There’s a STEM school for that
Too often educators have heard stories of brilliant students like Mark Zuckerberg dropping out of school to get a head start in the technology industry, eager to become…
Free administrator MOOC focuses on digital learning
A new, free, Massive Open Online Course for Educators (MOOC -Ed), designed to help district and school leaders, is now available, focusing specifically on helping administrators effectively implement…
The context and history of blended learning
Blended learning isn’t new, TeachThought reports.
Our future depends on putting tech education at the core
The Huffington Post reports: "Does this class count as an Advanced Placement course?" It's been a common question of my returning IT Academy students.
Building a “startup culture” in schools
For most, start-ups and school districts couldn’t be more different, EdSurge reports.
How to support young learners with tablets
Tablets and other mobile devices are not uncommon in today's classrooms and in the hands of students. But companies targeting "typical" students sometimes forget an important subset that…
Integrated math might be key to student achievement
As states implement the Common Core State Standards, many math educators and curriculum specialists are advocating a move to integrated math, which, although not a new concept, has…
How to choose the right education technology
With so many education technology tools now available, how can school and district leaders implement the best choices? According to some tech-savvy technology integrators, there are a few…
Six ed-tech tools for engineering instruction
Here are reviews of six high-quality apps, tools, and websites that can help teach engineering concepts, courtesy of Common Sense Media and its new Graphite service—a free database…
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