Full Sail launches new camps for coding, robotics, gaming, and more
5 ways to create a community of learners
Remote learning makes relationship-building more challenging--here are some ideas that can help
The new way to create flipped video in 60 seconds without adding software
Use PowerPoint to make tutorial videos for flipped or blended learning Time strapped teachers need support—we all know this. Now ... Read more
Vernier opens 2016 engineering contest
Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for its 2016 Engineering Contest that recognizes engineering, science, and STEM teachers for their creative use of Vernier sensors to…
TeachCS zeroes in on computer science
As the nation focuses on Computer Science Education Week, December 7-13th, computer science curricula developers and professional development providers joined forces to announce TeachCS, a platform for high…
100 districts that are digital learning innovators
One hundred school districts across the U.S. have been honored for their use of online and digital learning resources to personalize learning. Knovation's 2015 Digital Learning Awards program…
The Hour of Code’s nationwide momentum
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
How ESSA will boost ed-tech funding
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes block grants intended for technology, among other uses. It also opens the door to new state testing systems.
Report: States improve teacher policies
Teacher policies across the U.S. averaged a C- grade, according to the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), which on Dec. 8 released its ninth annual State Teacher…
New online portal facilitates i-Ready implementation
Curriculum Associates recently launched i-Ready Central to help teachers, principals, and administrators successfully implement its i-Ready program. The online portal, offered at no additional cost to all i-Ready…
How to choose the right programming language for students
With Hour of Code at hand, a look at how to choose the most appropriate programming language for every age.
Chromebooks dominate K-12 purchases
Chromebook sales have surged in the U.S. K-12 education market, with the devices now making up 51 percent of sales for the first time, according to a new…
8 new standards to support school principals
Eight new standards for supervisors of school principals, covering topics such as instructional leadership and meeting the needs of diverse learners, aim to guide supervisors as they help…
District outfits campuses with new projection technology
A major overhaul of projectors led one district to Casio's LampFree line
The complete guide to picking the right device for every grade level
Ed-tech expert Kathy Schrock weighs in on mixed platform device solutions for all grade levels and suggests her ideal device combos for every grade level.
9 great free activities for Hour of Code
Computer science skills have enjoyed more time in the spotlight as educators, policymakers and celebrities tout the importance of coding and programming skills. This year's Hour of Code…
Math instruction meets a personalized approach
MobyMax, a provider of personalized and blended learning curriculum for K-8 students, is helping educators at Georgia’s Screven County Elementary School personalize math instruction to meet the learning…
Virtual platform targets global education
A new virtual classroom education platform from Coolcher offers online classes taught by teachers from around the world. The classes can be scheduled to fit with any school’s…
Learning Upgrade launches interactive whiteboard courses
New Teacher Upgrade math and ELA lessons combine a front-of-class solution with individual instruction using songs, videos, and games Learning ... Read more
K-8 tech use increases, and libraries get Future Ready
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
Students break single-venue learning world record
After many months of planning, more than 900 students from more than 50 schools gathered at Baptist Rainbow Primary School in a new Guinness World Record for the…
New grant will provide active learning spaces to schools
Steelcase Education on Dec. 1 launched the second annual Active Learning Center (ALC) Grant, a program to provide active learning spaces to schools across United States, Canada and…
After beefing up broadband, Kentucky upgrades web filtering
Kentucy’s Department of Education is implementing a new web filtering system for all 173 K-12 school districts statewide, as a followup to a massive connectivity push that’s seeing…
Is competency-based learning the next big thing in school reform?
A new proposal out of Georgia is betting competency-based learning is here to stay, and supporters hope schools will implement it soon.
How tech can make selecting the right college easier for students
Like the discerning “sorting hat” featured in Harry Potter, two companies are using data to make it easier for selecting the right college to fit student needs.
Every Student Succeeds Act shifts more power to states
While a "new and improved" version of the hotly-debated No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) would still require reading and math testing in grades 3-8 and once in…
Is your library going Future Ready too?
Along with other school leaders, modern librarians can take charge in making their schools Future Ready and leading the digital change.
Alabama district eyes digital conversion by eliminating textbooks
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Experts pick the 21 best apps for autism
These top apps for autism focus on communication, routines, and social skills. Recently, we asked the experts at Common Sense Graphite, a national nonprofit, to curate their best…
K-8 classroom technology use increasing
Technology use is increasing, with 4 out of 5 teachers saying they will use classroom technology more frequently during the 2015-2016 school year, according to a survey from…
ASCD launches digital resource for teachers
ASCD has launched ASCD myTeachSource--a classroom-focused, teacher-driven digital subscription that delivers monthly topic packs on popular instructional strategies. The new product, which debuted at the 2015 ASCD Conference…
Minecraft coding, plus apps upon apps
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
Nureva launches cloud-based collaboration system
Nureva Inc., a collaboration solutions company, announces two models of the Span classroom collaboration system, the WM210e and the WM220e. Designed for use in classrooms, media centers and…
How to save money and time with asset management software
Lost textbooks? Old paper-pushing systems? Asset management software is keeping track of textbooks and more for these districts, and saving them money in the process.
3 barriers, 3 fixes for school broadband
Nationwide, 23 percent of school districts still do not meet the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) minimum broadband access goal of 100 kbps per student, according to a state-by-state…
Collaboration tool supports global discussions
A newly launched collaboration feature from Participate Learning (formerly called appoLearning) gives educators a way to invite colleagues down the hall or across the country to discuss and…
What happens when college and career readiness starts in kindergarten?
Ask a third grader what she wants to be when she grows up, and she might say “a doctor.” Adults know that anyone with a doctorate is technically…
Companies partner to build next-gen digital products
Macmillan Education, a global publisher of English Language Teaching and school curriculum materials, and Blinklearning, a company at the forefront of educational technologies, have announced a global partnership…
Study analyzes NAEP, Common Core math alignment
A new study of the math alignment between the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), adopted by most states, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the longtime…
Resource Library:
The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills early, students are set up for success in school and…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA Mathematics, download our FREE white paper now to learn a…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…