The advanced Google searches every student should know
5 ways to create a community of learners
Remote learning makes relationship-building more challenging--here are some ideas that can help
Calif. district boosts NGSS resources
Pasadena Unified School District is addressing the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for California by providing its K-6 teachers and students with STEMscopes California, a hands-on digital…
Oregon approves Discovery math resource statewide
Discovery Education’s Math Techbook has been approved as a core instructional resource across Oregon state The Oregon State Board of ... Read more
7 fun apps to build student thinking skills
Challenge logic and student thinking skills with these apps picked by Apple Distinguished Educators.
Online community supports student tech enthusiasts
Curriculum applies real-world tech and practical business sense to the wonder of childlike imagination Tech Trep Academy has launched an online ... Read more
Infographic: How the maker movement is growing by leaps and bounds
Electronics maker company littleBits has created a new infographic designed to show the rise of the maker movement and its explosive growth, which has become a worldwide phenomenon.
9 handy apps every teacher should try
Try these offerings for assignment grading, classroom management, and finding the best free apps out there, which every teacher will love.
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…
Edulastic launches district tool for administrators
Edulastic, creator of formative assessment tools for teachers, has launched Edulastic District Enterprise, a premium version of the software platform designed specifically for district and school administrators. As…
Lightspeed launches PD, webinars around collaborative learning
Lightspeed Technologies, a provider of classroom audio solutions, is launching the Lightspeed Learning Academy, which will kick off with a complimentary, one-day professional development event centered around collaborative…
8 free iPad apps to encourage creativity in young learners
Enhance creativity in young learners with these educator-selected apps Encouraging expression and creativity has never been easier, in an age ... Read more
11 tech integration tips to share with your school
From setting an example to unplugging sometimes, share these innovative tech integration tips with your team.
New Minecraft tutorial teaches kids coding
A new Minecraft coding tutorial, created for the upcoming and third annual Hour of Code, introduces players ages 6 and older to basic coding contained within the popular…
Pearson asks N.J. students for help designing new digital products
Nine New Jersey elementary middle school students are joining forces with Pearson designers and developers to ensure the company’s innovations support the needs of teachers and learners. Participants…
13 Bloom’s Taxonomy apps for showing true thinking skills
Bloom's Taxonomy apps to enhance thinking skills, like analsyis and evaluation, in creative new ways.
3D, virtual reality platform also promotes collaboration
According to a study by Burning Glass Technologies, in 2013 there were openings for nearly 6 million jobs in STEM fields. To help ensure that students are prepared…
How 2 simple role-play games can transform students into active learners
Role-play enhances engagement and subject matter mastery. It's also a lot of fun
5 ways to provide meaningful PD in an hour or less
In just five minutes or a lunch period, schools can give teachers a meaningful (and less stuffy) professional development experience.
Discovery Ed, EA SPORTS, NFL team up for math and science program
EA SPORTS, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, have teamed up for a national…
Epson BrightLink interactive projectors will be bundled with Smart software
Epson and SMART Technologies Inc. have announced an agreement where SMART Notebook collaborative learning software will now be included with Epson BrightLink interactive projectors worldwide. The addition of…
How the maker movement inspires every student to love learning
One 3D software expert discovers that no matter the subject, the maker movement and collaboration can engage students in inspiring ways.
4 smart strategies to retain public school principals
More than 40 percent of surveyed Chicago public school principals plan to leave their positions in the next 3 years, and 25 percent said they plan to leave…
Nov. 13 news: Smithsonian’s big research, and a future for micro-credentials
Each Friday, I'll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments published during the week. I can't fit all of our…
NSF funds research on math software
The National Science Foundation has granted $799,837 to North Carolina State University to use data mining techniques to study the game-based ST Math software program that’s currently used…
District automates safety processes; tracks student behavior
Managing staff and student safety consists of many aspects, which often leads districts to contract services with several vendors to get the job done and can lead to…
5 critical 21st century skills that go way beyond the 4 Cs
Teach students to think like entrepreneurs with these 21st century skill sets that use the 4 Cs in some very direct ways.
Special education shifts to results-driven framework
The Office of Special Education Programs’ (OSEP) new Results Driven Accountability (RDA) framework changes its accountability system from a primary focus on compliance to an increased emphasis on…
How micro-credentials could have a chance
Micro-credentials could have a hugely beneficial impact on teacher professional development if they are part of a system that reflects teachers' professional values, and if they are embraced…
How students get around web filters, and how schools can stop it
When it comes to web filters, students are technology are getting smarter. And schools need to stay a step ahead.
Changing a district’s future, through STEM
An aquarium and a state-of-the-art STEM center are part of one superintendent's plan to empower a depressed community through education.
SIS itslearning and Clever partner for data integration
itslearning has announced a new relationship with Clever to provide seamless and secure data integration between the learning management system and a school’s or district’s student information system…
NASA expands high school STEM with online program
The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has received a five-year, $1.3 million grant from NASA that will support the national expansion of…
Rice U. offering free AP Physics online prep course
A free online course from Rice University uses attention-grabbing videos, interactive lab activities, dramatic physics demonstrations, engaging instructors and a free online textbook to help high school students…
The difference between a lead learner and a principal
For one school, the switch from principals to a lead learners is more than a title change; it's a philosophical overhaul.
Report: The way we buy digital instructional materials may need an overhaul
A new report urges care when purchasing digital instructional materials, and notes that factors such as interoperability, accessibility, and device access should be considered during the process. Navigating…
6 reasons why Chromebooks are the device of the moment
By all accounts, Chromebooks are the device of the moment. But why? We look at the reasons Chromebooks are surging in schools.
Smithsonian will study digital learning practices
The Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access was awarded a $500,000 grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to fund a two-year research project on digital learning.…
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…