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A cartoon man slumped over. Above him is a thought bubble with a drained battery.

I Have AI Fatigue. Here's What I'm Doing to Overcome It

Erik Ofgang published 9 September 24

Students submitting AI papers have taken away some of the joy of teaching over the last year. This semester, I'm trying a new approach.

digital literacy

Teaching Digital Citizenship and Literacy to Families and the School Community

Michael Gaskell published 9 September 24

By prioritizing digital citizenship and literacy, we can prepare our students and their families to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

Two women look at data on a computer

How A Two-Pronged Approach Helped To Protect Student (and Staff) Data

Michael Millington published 9 September 24

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - One district has gone about protecting school and staff data by addressing the issue in two distinct ways.

recruiting teachers

Recruiting and Onboarding Talented, Passionate Educators

Michael Millington published 6 September 24

Finding good teachers can be a daunting task, so the recruitment and onboarding of qualified educators is of paramount importance.

A drone pilot steers a drone in a match of drone soccer.

Drone Soccer Looks Like Robot Quidditch. Here’s How Educators Are Using It

Erik Ofgang published 4 September 24

Drone Soccer has taken off across the globe and helps students develop career-ready STEM skills.

Edtech Show & Tell

Edtech Show & Tell: September 2024

Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published 3 September 24

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

A cartoon man slumped over. Above him is a thought bubble with a drained battery. — I Have AI Fatigue. Here's What I'm Doing to Overcome It Students submitting AI papers have taken away some of the joy of teaching over the last year. This semester, I'm trying a new approach.

digital literacy — Teaching Digital Citizenship and Literacy to Families and the School Community By prioritizing digital citizenship and literacy, we can prepare our students and their families to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

Two women look at data on a computer — How A Two-Pronged Approach Helped To Protect Student (and Staff) Data INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - One district has gone about protecting school and staff data by addressing the issue in two distinct ways.

recruiting teachers — Recruiting and Onboarding Talented, Passionate Educators Finding good teachers can be a daunting task, so the recruitment and onboarding of qualified educators is of paramount importance.

eSports — What to Know About Buying a School Esports System By buying a school esports system, students can get involved nationally and beyond.

Cover of recent Tech & Learning issue — Tech & Learning's Latest Issues Explore the latest in education technology tips and tools, in-depth reporting and trends for K-12 educators and administrators.

Latest news

Tech & Learning Extends Deadline for “Best for Back to School” Contest

By TL Editors last updated 30 August 24

This annual contest recognizes outstanding education products that support effective teaching and learning as teachers and students head back to school

Vote key on computer with red ballot box atop keyboard.

Best Election Sites and Apps for Education

By Diana Restifo last updated 30 August 24

Teach U.S. elections, civics, law and history with these top election sites, apps and games.

Classroom Tools

Colleges Are Using AI To Predict Student Success. These Predictions Are Often Wrong

By Erik Ofgang published 29 August 24

AI models designed to predict student success frequently get it wrong when it comes to Black and Hispanic students, new research reveals.

Students learning through using robotics

How Implementing Coding, STEM, and Robotics Early Can Benefit Students

By Michael Millington published 28 August 24

Helping students understand how to adapt to a digital environment can set them up for success later on in life.

A New Book Argues Grades Are Failing Students. Here’s Why

By Erik Ofgang published 27 August 24

Joshua R. Eyler gives the U.S. grading system an “F” in his new book, "Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, And What We Can Do About It."

The 4 Best New Features For Google Classroom

By Erik Ofgang published 26 August 24

Google Classroom has a number of new features that utilize AI to empower teachers to meet the differing needs of students, says Google’s Akshat Sharma.

Classroom Tools

A picture of the world

Connecting Teachers Globally to Enhance Teaching Everywhere

By Michael Millington published 26 August 24

INNOVATIVE LEADERS AWARD - Jacqueline Gardy shares her vision and implementation of a system that connects teachers around the world to create an inclusive and enhanced learning and teaching environment.

Educator Edtech Review: nXu

By Frank Pileiro published 23 August 24

nXu is a CASEL-aligned SEL and college and career readiness solution that helps students cultivate a sense of belonging

Classroom Tools

Students with cell phones in class

How A Cellphone Ban Might Impact Equity, Digital Citizenship, and Local Control in Schools

By Michael Millington published 22 August 24

Should students should have access to their cellphones in school? Here are potential positives and negatives of a cellphone ban in schools and thoughts on where we go from here.

How to

Google Jamboard

Tips and Tricks for Teaching with Google Jamboard

By Luke Edwards published 7 October 20

The best guide for getting the most out of Google Jamboard in your classroom.

Classroom Tools

VoiceThread

VoiceThread: Best Tips and Tricks For Teaching

By Luke Edwards published 6 June 21

Use VoiceThread to make presentations more interactive and learning more involving.

Classroom Tools

VoiceThread

What is VoiceThread for Education? What's New?

By Luke Edwards last updated 5 September 24

VoiceThread lets teachers make presentations interactive for greater student involvement.

Classroom Tools

Canva

What Is Canva And How Does It Work?

By Luke Edwards published 17 May 24

Canva teaches students digital design and art project building and execution, with a professional finish.

Classroom Tools

Peekapak

Peekapak: How to Use It to Teach SEL

By Luke Edwards published 3 September 24

Peekapak is a dedicated SEL toolkit that's a superb aid for teachers of children varying across the school age range

Classroom Tools

Pear Deck

What is Pear Deck and How Does It Work? What's New?

By Luke Edwards last updated 26 August 24

Pear Deck uses video to get students engaged while helping educators track progress.

Classroom Tools

A screenshot of Grammarly's AI Writing Assistant

I Tested Grammarly’s AI Writing Assistant For Teaching. I Love And Hate It

By Erik Ofgang published 22 July 24

When Grammarly's AI writing assistant is working it's great, but when it's bad, it's very bad.

Classroom Tools

Facing History and Ourselves

Facing History and Ourselves: How to Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards published 26 August 24

Facing History and Ourselves is a free online resource to aid in teaching accurate history that negates bigotry and hate.

Classroom Tools

Minecraft: Education Edition

What is Minecraft: Education Edition?

By Luke Edwards last updated 22 August 24

For Minecraft: Education Edition to improve online engagement, here's what every teacher should know.

Classroom Tools

What is Clubhouse and How Does it Work?

What is Clubhouse and How Does It Work? What's New?

By Luke Edwards last updated 15 August 24

Clubhouse is a brilliant blend of social media and digital sharing platform with an audio focus.

Classroom Tools

A scared looking toy robot.

6 Ways Teachers Can Tell Students Are Using AI

By Erik Ofgang published 7 August 24

Educators have gotten increasingly skilled at spotting AI generated work. Here are some of the “tells” they notice.

Female student creates HTML code on laptop computer

Best Free Hour of Code Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 29 November 23

These Hour of Code lessons and activities are free and easy to use since most don’t require an account or login

Classroom Tools

Slidesgo

Slidesgo: How to Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards published 3 July 24

Slidesgo uses the power of AI to make slide-based presentations more powerful and targeted than ever

Classroom Tools

Latest Resources

Lexia English Drives Literacy for Emergent Bilingual Learners

By Lexia Learning published 6 September 24

Lexia English is designed to help emergent bilingual students acquire higher English language proficiency levels.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LocknCharge FUYL Smart Locker System Simplifies Device Management for Schools

By LocknCharge published 30 August 24

The FUYL Smart Locker System is used by districts to automate manual device exchanges and simplify hardware asset management.

Lightspeed Systems

AI: Data Privacy Friend or Foe? How can AI be both a challenge and a solution for data privacy?

By Erik Ofgang published 18 January 24

Centric Learning

PRODUCT SHOWCASE: New AP Courses & Credit Recovery Program Added to Cost-Effective PBL Curriculum

By Centric Learning published 26 March 24

The combination of certified expertise, assured engagement, flexible scheduling, and cost-effectiveness makes Centric Learning a valuable partner in shaping the future of education.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Swank K-12 Streaming Removes Guesswork And Hassle By Providing Curated Movies For Any Class On Demand

By Swank Motion Pictures, Inc published 14 August 24

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Frontline School Health Management Boosts Effectiveness with New Disease Case Management Functionality

By Frontline Education published 23 May 24

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Empowered360 Revolutionizes Chromebook Management with Self-Repair Platform

By AGParts Education published 14 August 24

Meet the team

Stephanie Smith Budhai

Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.

Teacher, author, and associate clinical professor in the department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum at Drexel University

Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Writer and editor with more than two decades of experience covering tech, science, and education

Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker

Speaker and education consultant with 25 years of experience in education technology and innovation

Michael Millington

Michael Millington

Tech & Learning's senior staff writer, with over a decade of experience bringing actionable information to readers

Erik Ofgang

Erik Ofgang

Contributing writer for Tech & Learning, journalist, author, and instructor at Western Connecticut State University

Frank Pileiro

Frank Pileiro

National speaker and award-winning education technology leader with more than 20 years' experience in the field.

Diana Restifo

Diana Restifo

Tech & Learning editor and author since 2010, Diana is dedicated to ferreting out the best free and low-cost tech tools for teachers.

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