How can administrators make the most of PD time, funds?

Strategies include involving teachers in training around topics they have experience in and keeping individual sessions to a half-hour, with recordings available afterwards.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2018

Survey shows trend toward more self-directed professional learning

Project Tomorrow's Speak Up Survey shows teacher preferences for face-to-face professional learning conferences declined to 40% in 2017.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

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

How to teach 9/11 when most students were born after the tragedy

Resources that gather firsthand accounts and historical footage are key to connecting students with the tragic events of that Tuesday in 2001.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018

Digital literacy no longer an option in curriculum

The complexities of navigating online sources have made learning how to be responsible digital consumers and creators an academic imperative.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018

Video games continue to see academic value rise

Getting students onboard with using video games for learning is easy, and direct play isn't necessarily required to reap benefits.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2018

Tech a powerful educational tool — but students must be taught to use it responsibly

Along with using device management tools to keep students engaged, educators can take advantage of time saved on administrative tasks to teach effective, ethical tech use.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2018

Navigating cybersecurity risk assessment measures can get complicated for schools, districts

Tools like penetration tests and vulnerability scans vary in cost and scale, but can be equally important to ensuring valuable data remains safe.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2018

Online learning to melt snow days in 5 South Carolina districts

The effort is part of the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee's broader eLearning pilot, with those days counting toward the state's requirement of 180 school days.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 10, 2018

New approaches needed to prepare students for unknown careers

As the workplace shifts to make room for human-machine partnerships, educators must shift the education model as well.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 9, 2018

Teachers turn to the web for personalized learning resources

Online classes can help teachers individualize lessons for their students.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 8, 2018

Cloud migration still presents plenty of challenges for school, district IT teams

Among the factors that remain top of mind are any cost savings unique to the district or school, as well as the process of navigating various licensing agreements.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2018

Keep parents in the loop for smoother 1:1 device initiatives

Using social media and school events to help parents understand the tech their children are using contributes to device program success.

By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2018

Resources that save teachers time can boost morale

Online resources can aid in lesson planning and allow teachers more time to focus on the meaningful aspects of teaching.

By Amelia Harper • July 31, 2018

The newest member of your district's IT staff? AI

Artificial intelligence can help IT staff focus on the bigger picture by automating tasks like monitoring connectivity patterns and addressing network issues.

By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2018

It's never too early to start teaching digital citizenship skills

Social media is a powerful medium, and students will be expected to understand how to use those services ethically.

By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018

Home internet access plays critical role in 1:1 device success

Though schools are becoming more connected than ever, the homework gap continues to be a persistent problem.

By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2018

Study: Personalized learning requires proper funding, greater district guidance

More government agencies and private organizations are willing to help with personalized learning, but teachers need guidance to be successful.

By Amelia Harper • July 24, 2018

Researchers connect prolonged digital media use, ADHD symptoms

A two-year study in Los Angeles found that 10th-graders who initially showed no ADHD symptoms were more likely to exhibit those symptoms with higher digital media use.

By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2018

Addressing reluctant adopters' concerns in tech plans yields long-term benefits

Some teachers have good reasons for being wary of new tech, but acknowledging and addressing their concerns can help bring them onboard.

By Amelia Harper • July 24, 2018

University building pathway to college for rural K-12 students

The University of Iowa is working with K-12 schools to provide extra support in STEM courses to improve children's pathways to college.

By James Paterson • July 23, 2018

New ed tech developments benefit special needs students

New app options and devices can lower costs and help special education students fit in better with schoolmates.

By Amelia Harper • July 19, 2018

What do virtual reality, BuzzFeed quizzes and essay writing have in common?

Teacher Carissa Peck uses technology to pepper her English language arts class and students turn into better writers for her effort.

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

Location, planning key for school data centers

Districts must ensure that data centers are accessible, outfitted for adequate temperatures and other conditions, and that contingency plans are in place for worst-case scenarios.

By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2018

Cybersecurity CTE programs on the rise

The push comes amid a skills shortage projected to hit 3.5 million unfilled jobs in the high-demand sector over the next three years.

By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2018

Examining research key to maximizing ROI on ed tech

Examining other districts' best practices, hearing from educators already using a tool, and keeping teachers in the loop can help schools and districts avoid costly errors.

By Amelia Harper • July 16, 2018