Technology: Page 48
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ISTE partners with Code.org on computer science PD, standards refresh
Educators and experts will have a variety of opportunities to provide feedback throughout the standards revision process.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Multi-age classrooms can strengthen personalized learning for students and teachers
Grade-level boundaries don’t matter as much when students learn at their own pace, but combining ages can open new approaches to education.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 15, 2018 -
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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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Defining the 'modern' classroom harder than it sounds
Technology and flexible seating accompany pushes for critical and creative thinking, but to what end?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 13, 2018 -
Opinion
Teacher professional development should get personal
Personalized learning for students has long been a priority, and now, many school districts across the country are exploring more personalized approaches to professional learning for teachers.
By Dr. Nicole Regan • Feb. 12, 2018 -
What can story-driven games teach students about literature?
Many digital games feature devices like the unreliable narrator or require deeper consideration in decision-making, but making connections in the classroom requires some ingenuity.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2018 -
Exciting PD sessions can raise interest, response
Administrators, like teachers, need to look to new ways to engage their audience.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 12, 2018 -
DCPS scandal, marijuana and benefit corporations: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the future of the higher ed accreditation landscape and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018 -
Common Sense, Center for Humane Technology call for tech addiction awareness in schools
Students are vulnerable to the mental chess that big tech platforms, present in many classrooms, play for their attention, warns former Google ethicist Tristan Harris.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018 -
How schools are addressing wireless needs
Reliable broadband WiFi connections are increasingly mandatory as digital resources move closer to classroom ubiquity.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 8, 2018 -
Administrators must prioritize support role with tech's infusion into classrooms
Teachers need guidance on how to incorporate tech into pedagogy and lessons.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2018 -
Oregon district's IT nightmare highlights need for disaster plans
Right before the school year, Beaverton School District administrators found their data center completely offline with a number of hard drives unable to reboot.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 5, 2018 -
Retention, Amazon and SOTU: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how this year's flu season is impacting schools and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Ed shouldn't invest heavily in VR yet, but experimentation is key
The cost is still prohibitively high, but those who can experiment now will be better positioned for broader use later.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 2, 2018 -
Rural Kentucky co-op expands digital access to mental health services
Referrals for mental health and poor behavior are reportedly down across the 70 Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative schools using the program.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Deep Dive
FETC: How can administrators ensure digital-age classrooms are best serving learners?
In a few short years, every K-12 student will have been born in the 21st century, but none of their teachers will be.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Tweet away: Social media can be a powerful classroom tool
Incorporating these platforms into curriculum isn't a simple leap, but there's value in students' familiarity with them and the benefits they offer.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018 -
FETC, assessment and institutional innovation: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on higher ed affordability, creativity in schools and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2018 -
It's on administrators to create future-ready schools
School and district leaders must foster tech engagement from the "pockets of innovation" among faculty and staff, even as there’s pressure to teach to tests.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2018 -
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Innovative classroom design requires shift to 'designer' mindset
Embracing that shift requires navigating the hundreds of "micro-decisions" made about classrooms every day to find the choices students would love to make, says Director of Innovative Learning Robert Dillon.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Deep Dive
NWEA unveils K-3 reading fluency test
Researchers and teachers weigh in on using computer and in-person assessments.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Ed Dept FERPA ruling may signal greater responsiveness to privacy complaints
The ruling against a virtual school clearly states families can't be required to waive rights under privacy laws as a condition of enrollment or receipt of educational services.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Alternative training programs can help solve the STEM teacher shortage
Transforming teachers into scientists and scientists into teachers can also increase diversity in the field.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
What's on the horizon for ed tech in 2018?
We asked four experts what they see as the biggest trends — and what they're most wary of.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Move toward less centralization gaining traction in school security
New approaches to visitor management and including staff members in decisions about safety strategies are also trending.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Tech tools boost learning from STEM to the arts, but aren't a shortcut for hard work
Apps and handheld devices are helping students learn to play musical instruments, practice compositions, and even write musical scores.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018
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