Technology: Page 42
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Despite prevalence of 1:1 programs, districts still have much to consider
Success requires robust planning, but luckily there are now plenty of great examples of best practices and what not to do.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Crowdfunding for tech products is better with district input
An organization is working with districts to make sure teachers' tech requests are compatible with district licenses and policies.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSTEM
From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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AP computer science reaches record number of female and minority students
Rural student participation also jumped this year.
By Jessica Campisi • Aug. 30, 2018 -
Deep Dive
STEAM spreads to subjects from Spanish to business
Forgetting the notion that STEAM projects need pricey tools or tech know-how helps incorporate those skills across the curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Creating a classroom that supports learning for all
An inclusive learning environment can be as simple as getting students involved in how they want to learn to adopting digital tools.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Summer programs increase STEM learning opportunities for visually impaired students
Advancements in assistive technology and interacting with industry professionals helps students with blindness pursue interests in STEM fields.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Tech may be just what the doctor ordered for teacher sick days
Like snow days before them, sick days for teachers ultimately may be cured by classroom technology.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2018 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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