CTOs go to 'boot camp' at ISTE 2018

State and district technology leaders discuss best practices for those in their roles during a Monday afternoon panel.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018

Monday at ISTE 2018: Neuroscience, ed leader standards and student data privacy

Couldn't make it to Chicago? We've got you covered with a rundown of some of the most interesting events and announcements from this year's show.

By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018

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STEM

From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

By K-12 Dive staff

Study: 82% of teachers believe tech enhances learning

A MidAmerica Nazarene University survey of 1,000 teachers with at least five years in the classroom also found smartphones are largely seen as a "persistent" source of disruptions.

By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2018

How rural districts can expand students' learning horizons

Online classes can bring specialized subjects to small schools.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

Makerspaces necessitate greater mindfulness of gender bias in STEM

All students are makers, and educators are well-positioned to encourage that line of thinking.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

As cloud apps grow in popularity, security must remain at the forefront

In adopting Software as a Service apps, administrators must ask vendors to address their concerns upfront, research vendors' policies and refrain from using common passwords.

By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2018

Georgia district finds it takes a village to leverage ed tech

Fayette County Public Schools implemented a three-step strategy to help teachers boost students’ math scores, aiming to identify problem areas and smoothly integrate the tech to address them.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 15, 2018

Is microcredentialing the answer to equipping teachers with tech skills?

Microcredentials provide an opportunity to personalize PD for teachers, who can then build the specific skills they need the most.

By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2018

Computers can add distance to flipped classrooms

A veteran biology teacher suggests having students not only comment on each other’s posts, but add notes that “move the conversation forward."

By Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018

Busier schedules necessitate rethinking parent communication strategies

With most parents working, tech is an increasingly critical component of engagement.

By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2018

Digital citizenship efforts must be multi-tiered to be effective

A Kansas district's tech chief sees safety, savvy and socialization as equally important components of effectively preparing students to engage online.

By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2018

Competitions, experiments a focus in inspiring low-income students to embrace STEM

Partnerships with non-profits, such as Genesys Works, are also creating part-time or school-holiday internships where students shadow tech workers to gain insight into available jobs.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 8, 2018

School libraries transforming to stay relevant in digital age

Administrators who wonder if their school librarians can evolve in the digital landscape may need only to spend time with them. Most have already done it. 

By Christina Vercelletto • June 7, 2018

Teachers are the X factor in personalized learning

Standardization can eliminate the quirks particular to specific teachers, along with the passion that can spark students when they least expect it.

By Lauren Barack • June 6, 2018

Administrators should adopt OERs only after careful vetting

Determining what resources are worthwhile and what should be avoided can take some digging.

By Lauren Barack • June 6, 2018

ISTE to create educator-vendor feedback line during development process

The effort will also seek to provide useful context beyond the star-rating systems found in app stores.

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2018

School networks face broadband blitz from Internet of Things

Schools must upgrade now to avoid future bandwidth problems as the number of connected devices proliferates.

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2018

Copyright a growing concern in the digital classroom

Recognizing intellectual property rights is increasingly important as digital resources allow educators to mix and match the content they use in the classroom.

By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2018

Cleveland schools CIO advises districts to 'fail forward,' embrace new models

Rod Houpe says acting now is key to weathering the Fourth Industrial Revolution — the current period of disruption embodied by the digital shift and the rise of the Internet of Things.

By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2018

Riding the STEM wave from kindergarten on

Children are born scientists, and tapping into their curiosity is at the core of a successful STEM curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • May 30, 2018

Coding can be incorporated across any subject

Making coding relevant, rather than rote, gets students excited and engaged in learning a high-demand skill they can use in the future.

By Lauren Barack • May 30, 2018

Safety precautions a must for VR in schools

One safety measure with virtual reality technology is making sure the user is seated if walking isn't necessary to the experience. 

By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2018

Report: Successful personalized learning uses innovative staffing

Schools are making time for “intensive collaboration” among teachers.

By Linda Jacobson • May 25, 2018

Students and teachers are more receptive to video feedback

Researchers have found most people have adverse reactions to the red pen. 

By James Paterson • May 24, 2018

Determining demand in STEM fields is not so simple

STEM jobs do tend to pay well, but K-12's focus on the subjects isn't as well-balanced or defined as it could be.

By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2018