Technology: Page 56
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Active learning, projects necessary to boost rural workforces
As traditional blue collar jobs are disrupted by automation, schools must continue innovating to stay ahead of the curve and prepare students — especially in rural districts — for an increasingly tech-driven workforce.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Tech boosts reading scores by double digits in Pennsylvania district
Platforms that target content to students based on their interests can keep them more engaged in their work, boosting critical thinking and advanced vocabulary usage.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Tech certifications for teachers offer considerable benefits to districts
Despite upfront costs for districts, the investments can pay dividends in and out of the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 9, 2017 -
New data reveals parents' school communication preferences
Data from the Speak Up Research Project reveals social media may not be the best way to connect with parents.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Tech is making STEM ed more accessible for special needs students
Differentiated instruction and enhanced communication options are among ways districts can take advantage of new tech capabilities to better serve students with disabilities.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can VR be a tool for inspiring empathy in higher ed?
Increasingly, stakeholders across the education spectrum are investing in virtual reality to inspire empathy in students and make campus experiences more accessible.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 6, 2017 -
DQC: States and teacher prep programs must collaborate to improve with data
A new brief from the Data Quality Campaign recommends that state ed agencies and teacher education programs work to remove silos between them, sharing graduate data that can improve training.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 5, 2017 -
A decade in, flipped learning maintains its momentum
The rise of digital video and interactive learning resources has facilitated the parallel rise of more active learning models since Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams first conceptualized the "flipped" approach.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Brain science one more thing to consider when adopting ed tech
Breakout sessions at a recent gathering of neurologists, psychiatrists and researchers from across the U.S. covered how brain science research can benefit education — especially when guiding tech adoption.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Artificial intelligence is already improving education in small steps
Through programs that automate grading or identify learning gaps, AI is already helping educators save time and redirect focus on additional one-on-one time with students.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Unpacking the keys to a Philly school's STEAM success
Providing a well-equipped maker space helped, but cross-curricular integration and increased collaboration between educators and students were also critical.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Compromised social media presents security, legal concerns for schools, districts
Threats to discipline students for sharing content from compromised accounts can result in a no-win situation for administrators, according to a lawyer.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 2, 2017 -
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Schools must plan to prepare students for uncertain job market
Experts argue over what the job market will look like in 10 or 20 years’ time, but they all agree it is changing.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 29, 2017 -
STEAM and coding propelling classroom tech in coming year
The 2017 Horizon Report from the New Media Consortium and CoSN also sees analytics, classroom redesign, and "deeper learning" approaches impacting K-12 in the mid- and long-term.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Tech enhancing school transportation for efficiency, safety
In Ohio, for example, GPS and tracking apps are helping districts monitor where school buses are at any given time or track which students are on which bus and whether they should be.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How can states improve data innovation in ed systems?
Legislators must try to leverage advances in data innovation to ensure that their state's systems are up-to-date and accessible for educators and school leaders, according to a new report.
By Pat Donachie • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Private sector to join Trump administration in STEM initiative
A presidential memorandum signed Monday afternoon will direct at least $200 million annually in grant funding to STEM and computer science education.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Deep DiveHow do you choose an open educational resource?
As classrooms go digital, OERs are gaining popularity — but discerning quality can take some additional research.
By Jessica Leigh Brown • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Opinion
Digital course materials a game-changer but still require good teachers
North Lakeland School District Superintendent Brent Jelinski details the progress he's seen with digital course materials in his district's schools.
By Brent Jelinski • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 critical digital course materials questions, answered
The influx of devices guarantees digital materials are here to stay — and there's more to them than you might expect
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Administrators consider teachers' professional learning needs in using digital, OER resources
Experts recommend redirecting textbook savings into teacher training.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Incorporating AV, media skills into lessons promotes soft skills
Infusing the development of AV and media skills into curriculum can bolster students' growth in critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2017 -
'One-size-fits-all' approach dead for teacher PD, too
A better approach combines constantly evolving resources on- and offline, and necessitates recognition by a district that professional development is no longer something that can be wiped out in a day.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Want students to embrace STEM? Use real-world scenarios
Ensuring students have a clearer understanding of the bigger picture as it relates to the skills they're learning is key to setting them on the path to success in any field.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Videoconferencing helps rural districts bring in qualified teachers
The practice is also suggested to improve collaboration skills by preparing students for a workforce in which they or many of their coworkers will be telecommuting
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2017
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