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As an educator, it’s hard to please today’s tech-savvy students with PowerPoints and lecture-on-video—but those are exactly the kinds of tools available for educators who don’t have time…
Miami-Dade partners with myON for literacy goals
Florida’s Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school district in the United States, is implementing myON in all 250 of the district’s K-8 schools for the 2014-2015…
How safe is my student data?
A few years ago I was attending a meeting at my county office, where a vendor who runs a popular education site was making a presentation. If I’m…
800 new digital learning activities help prepare for PARCC and SBAC tests
Compass Learning recently announced its Pathblazer math and reading intervention solution and Hybridge blended learning solution have been enriched with more than 800 new digital learning activities for…
Skyward introduces new test bank management solution
As school districts prepare students for assessments, administrators are looking for tools that ease teacher prep time, address established curriculum, and encourage schools and districts to share assessment…
4 fresh ideas for teaching digital citizenship sooner
Kids are immersed in technology from a very young age. So why do digital citizenship courses focus on middle school and above? Recently, I was reflecting on how…
Common Core, BYOD, assessments among districts’ budget priorities
An annual report based on two large-scale surveys of education decision-makers reveals that school technology budgets are growing stronger, school leaders are seeking Common Core-aligned instructional materials, and…
7 free flipped classroom creation apps you might not know
You might not know these apps for creating lessons, video, and more—perfect for the flipped classroom The flipped classroom gives ... Read more
Companies partner on digital safety initiative
Intel Security, in partnership with Discovery Education, on Nov. 13 announced the Intel Security Digital Safety Program, a three-year national education initiative designed to teach children to “Think…
Can BYOD be a reality?
We have all heard the term BYOD/BYOT and many of us have even implemented such a program in our institutions. The thought of offsetting district expenditures by having…
Using flipped learning to boost engagement
Supporters of flipped learning have proven that the instructional model is more than just a fad. As it spreads to classrooms across the nation, educators are leveraging the…
Flipped learning skyrockets across the nation
Though no learning model is perfect, flipped learning offers educators and students one way to boost engagement and make learning much more interesting and organic. And as more…
The 6 hidden tricks for Bring-Your-Own-Device success
By now, most districts considering the implementation of BYOD know there’s a lot more to success than apps and devices. But how can districts accurately measure how much…
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…