Why making, coding, and online learning are the real trends to watch
Take a casual flip through this year’s trend-predicting Horizon Report, released today, and you’ll find plenty to get excited about. ... Read more
Viewpoint
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.
You are a global educator. It’s time to start thinking like one
Global collaboration is a skill every student needs to build up. Educators, too.
Can growth mindset theory reshape the classroom?
Growth mindset holds that every learner has the potential to excel. How could it impact education? Great teachers have long ... Read more
Good online teaching is often just plain good teaching
How does an online instructor teach a 19 year old to read and write when she doesn't even see him? The secret, one teacher learns, is all in…
Are schools really wasting money on computers?
A recent report led the media to wonder if schools were wasting money on computers. Here's what they got wrong, and how schools can work with teachers to…
Is there enough diversity in your social media?
As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. That's a problem -- for us and for students.
Why your tech PD might be all wrong
Too often, tech training is about learning how to use the device. Instead, good PD should have purpose and a framework.
Texas’ big strides in preparing students for college math
A new math course backed by the state is boosting collaboration among lawmakers, colleges, and districts. And it may serve as a good lesson in getting more students…
Debunking the myth that good teachers shouldn’t use curriculum aids
Expecting teachers to go it alone hurts school improvement. It’s time to reframe the debate The myth that good teachers ... Read more
