Technology: Page 49
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Close to 60% of teachers report using gaming elements
Using digital games appeals to a wider group of students, particularly those who don’t respond to traditional, lecture-styled classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 7, 2017 -
Is computer science ed possible in a low-tech environment?
Teachers can apply terms like algorithm to everyday events and offer strategies such as cutting and pasting directional movements.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 7, 2017 -
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TrendlineCybersecurity in K-12 Education
From the growing and persistent threat of ransomware attacks to concerns about vendors’ practices, schools have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks amid digital transitions.
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Cybersecurity still a top concern for districts considering cloud
As more functions are digitized and IT staff work to ensure all bases are covered in protecting sensitive data, there are lessons K-12 leaders can learn from their peers in higher ed.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Is taking a 'startup' approach to the classroom a key to success?
Lomie Heard Elementary School (NV) 3rd-grade teacher Claire Cummings describes how getting the startup Busker.fm off the ground improved her approach to teaching.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Dive Awards
The K-12 Education Dive Awards for 2017
The 2017 Dive Awards for K-12 Education recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These administrators, districts and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.
By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Computer Science Ed Week is here: How can schools make the most of it?
STEAM Coordinator Kelly Knight offers suggestions for maximizing learning opportunities during her “Get Ready for Hour of Code” webinar.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017 -
As PD eschews one-size-fits-all, how can administrators better guarantee ROI?
Differentiation, continued support, and measurable goals are stepping stones on the pathway to more effective professional learning opportunities for educators.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Most Disruptive Idea: District Cooperatives/Collaboratives
School districts have found strength in numbers, joining forces to leverage their collective resources and buying power amid ongoing budget austerity nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Cool courses, HEA and Khan: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on institutional assistance to low-income students and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 1, 2017 -
What role do libraries play in computer science ed?
A new grant aims to help public libraries expand access to computer science education beyond the school walls with the goal of increasing diversity in tech fields.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 1, 2017 -
'Family Playlists' the latest infusion of tech into parent-teacher communications
The model uses a two-part assignment to get parents more directly involved in the learning process.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Better teaching through technology? Only with thoughtful preparation
Educators must ensure a cautious approach to tech use that doesn't make students overly reliant upon it to complete tasks and solve problems.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2017 -
STEM expands once again — to include sports?
Trigonometry can be connected to baseball, for example, and biking can teach concepts such as force and aerodynamics.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Announcing the nominees for the 2017 K-12 Dive Awards
Ahead of the Dec. 4 reveal of this year's winners, take a look at the complete list of this year's nominees.
By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Teacher ed programs turn to virtual reality
The approach allows future teachers to learn from mistakes in a "low-stakes" environment.
By Pat Donachie • Nov. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
School redesigns accommodate today's (and tomorrow's) teachers and learners
In open, flexible environments, "it’s the space and the instructional strategies that work together."
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 22, 2017 -
What would FCC proposal to ditch net neutrality mean for K-12?
The move could see some resource providers' content delivered at faster speeds than others.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Mobile tech helps increase equity in high-poverty areas
A school district on Texas' Mexican border is offering increased tech access to students through an innovative solution.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Tech and early childhood: Speakers say digital tools should be 'interactive with interaction'
A session at the National Association for the Education of Young Children's annual conference highlighted Fred Rogers' influence on the use of media with the youngest students.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Gee, dyslexia and coding: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to address dyslexia in the classroom and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Recess: An ode to the hand turkey
Can this simple assignment be for more than just the birds?
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Tech offers opportunities to expand, enhance SEL
Videoconferencing, for example, can help foster cross-cultural empathy by connecting students around the world.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 17, 2017 -
IoT simplifies facilities management, school busing
Despite the benefits, districts must also remain vigilant about cybersecurity threats posed by the expanding variety of devices accessing networks.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 16, 2017 -
VR immerses prospective teachers in classroom chaos
A University of Buffalo, SUNY, program uses a VR headset and 360-degree videos to place pre-service teachers in the thick of challenges like students playing on cell phones.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2017 -
As devices replace textbooks, should students be charged fees?
State laws requiring public schools to provide free textbooks to students must be updated with the times, and so too must funding, as an ongoing debate in Ohio shows.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2017
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