As pandemic makes tech indispensable, its role still varies

According to the SAMR model, educators should still view tech with the perspective of its best use for each lesson, rather than a panacea.

By Lauren Barack • May 13, 2020

Informal outlets will power remote summer learning opportunities

Videoconferencing and social media remain critical tools to stem learning loss as the pandemic disrupts education opportunities over the break.

By Lauren Barack • May 13, 2020

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Student internet access concerns rise as discounted hotspot programs end

While some companies reportedly plan to continue $10-a-month programs beyond pandemic closures, hardware remains backordered in some cases.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 7, 2020

Curricular Counsel: 4 directors of instruction share advice for navigating pandemic shifts

Upending existing learning models to cope with the coronavirus is anything but a seamless process, not to mention a task that had to happen almost overnight in some cases.

By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2020

Pandemic shifts highlight importance of supporting differentiated learning options

Recognizing how students learn best and allowing choice in how they show what they've learned may better support their individual needs, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • May 6, 2020

Virginia city outfits school buses with Wi-Fi for remote students

Hopewell City Public Schools will retrofit 31 buses with wireless routers to bridge the digital divide for roughly 1,000 students without home internet.

By Cailin Crowe • May 5, 2020

Ed Dept announces $307.5M in grants to reimagine ed models

The funds, announced Monday, are aimed at building "adaptable, innovative learning opportunities" in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 28, 2020

3 cybersecurity tips crucial to secure student information in remote learning

The rush to transition online as the coronavirus pandemic closed schools leaves users and networks vulnerable to threats both familiar and new. District tech experts share advice for mitigating risks.

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2020

Efforts to maintain sense of community in virtual classrooms strengthen SEL

A former teacher turned well-being specialist says building time for students to collaborate sustains a sense of normalcy and boosts learning.

By Lauren Barack • April 22, 2020

Student-run IT help desks provide remote support during school closures

One 17-student program at a Florida middle school has led to a decrease in help tickets over time as educators and students adjust to remote learning.

By Naaz Modan • April 22, 2020

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces $5M to support PD, remote learning during pandemic

The eight grants will strengthen the soaring need for greater student broadband access and professional development around online learning.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 21, 2020

3 ways professional development is addressing the 'sharp learning curve' of teaching online

The push to go remote due to the coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming, but revamped PD approaches are making the switch more manageable.

By Naaz Modan • April 16, 2020

Like evolution before it, climate change requires careful treading in curriculum

A wealth of resources are available to help educators apply scientific framing and show students how climate change may be impacting their lives and communities, regardless of politics.

By Lauren Barack • April 15, 2020

Assigning and assessing students' challenges amid broader pandemic pressures

Uneven access to tech, pressures on parents and basic essentials require consideration of students' home lives alongside academics.

By Lauren Barack • April 15, 2020

4 strategies to keep tech support rolling through COVID-19 shutdowns

Hotlines, drop-off device repair centers and remote troubleshooting are among solutions offered during the pandemic-induced transition to online learning. 

By Naaz Modan • April 15, 2020

Educators in many states report low e-learning attendance

Many districts are contending with unequal internet and device access, and some states have shifted to pass/fail models for the rest of the school year.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 14, 2020

Amid online transition, schools experience another cyberthreat: 'Zoombombing'

The rise in incidents comes on the heels of an FBI warning that students should be taught cyber-safety practices and boundaries as learning goes fully digital during pandemic shutdowns.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 9, 2020

New digital platform to help facilitate citizenship, SEL skills

The free digital resource contains a library of approximately 1,000 learning experiences that touch on civics, social justice, SEL and global competence.

By Lauren Barack • April 8, 2020

Lessons In Leadership: Administrators’ advice for addressing 5 coronavirus challenges

The pandemic left superintendents and principals grappling with e-learning transitions, meal distribution logistics and more. Here's how they're coping.

By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2020

Ed Dept allows repurposing of federal funds for ed tech, PD in favor of distance learning

The waivers would carry over the previous fiscal year's funding in certain areas and remove restrictions on tech spending as ed leaders request more flexibilities and resources. 

By Naaz Modan • April 6, 2020

Remote instruction presents opportunity to empower self-directed learning skills

A former teacher and administrator encourages educators and parents now facilitating that role to allot more time for self-discovery.

By Lauren Barack • April 1, 2020

Wi-Fi and hotspots 'still won't work' for rural districts lacking connectivity

While coronavirus-related closures have renewed the push to close the connectivity gap for rural communities, those initiatives are “disconnected” from the reality on the ground, superintendents say.

By Naaz Modan • March 27, 2020

Ensuring e-learning equity takes time

A New Hampshire elementary teacher advises easing into remote learning as much as possible for the sake of students and educators alike.

By Lauren Barack • March 25, 2020

Lessons in Leadership: Innovation fuels North Carolina district’s commitment to helping students find their passions

Rowan-Salisbury School System Superintendent Lynn Moody says teaching students interpersonal skills and encouraging exploration is key to their future success in college and the workforce.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2020

Adding up the real cost of password management for school districts

IT support for lost or forgotten passwords can add up to a significant amount of money, but how much is it really costing?

March 23, 2020