Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best of Show at ISTE 2022 By TL Editors published 29 June 22 This annual awards celebrates the products, and businesses behind each one, who are transforming education in schools around the world.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22 For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.
Top Sites and Resources to Support LGTBQ+ Students By Diana Restifo published 23 June 22 It’s estimated that nearly two million American youth aged 13-17 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
An MD Turned High School Teacher’s Prescription to Improve School Mental Health By Erik Ofgang published 21 June 22 Teachers can make their lives easier and help students with their mental health by reframing their teaching and looking to healthcare for inspiration, says Dr. Christopher Jenson
Top Free Sites for Creating Digital Art By Diana Restifo published 7 June 22 These free digital art creation sites range from simple web apps for preschoolers to sophisticated software for advanced students, educators, and professionals.
5 Things School Leaders Should Do This Summer By Dr. Kecia Ray published 6 June 22 Summer provides a great opportunity for school leaders to get a jump on the next school year
Best Online Summer Jobs for Teachers By Diana Restifo How teachers can earn summer income without the time, cost, and hassle of a commute
Top Sites and Resources to Support LGTBQ+ Students By Diana Restifo published 23 June 22 It’s estimated that nearly two million American youth aged 13-17 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
An MD Turned High School Teacher’s Prescription to Improve School Mental Health By Erik Ofgang published 21 June 22 Teachers can make their lives easier and help students with their mental health by reframing their teaching and looking to healthcare for inspiration, says Dr. Christopher Jenson
Top Free Sites for Creating Digital Art By Diana Restifo published 7 June 22 These free digital art creation sites range from simple web apps for preschoolers to sophisticated software for advanced students, educators, and professionals.
5 Things School Leaders Should Do This Summer By Dr. Kecia Ray published 6 June 22 Summer provides a great opportunity for school leaders to get a jump on the next school year
Best Father’s Day Activities and Lessons By Diana Restifo published 1 June 22 These Father's Day activities and lessons can help your students express their appreciation for their fathers as caregivers, mentors, and role models.
Teaches, Yoda Does: Appreciating Teachers in #StarWars By Adam Schoenbart published 26 May 22 "The more I thought about Star Wars, the more I realized that it’s the mentors who define the saga more than the heroes."
Public Satisfaction With Schools is High Despite What Teachers May Feel By Erik Ofgang published 24 May 22 Polling to measure public satisfaction with schools throughout the pandemic has shown a majority of Americans support the job their local schools are doing
‘Grow Your Own’ Teacher Programs: What To Know By Ray Bendici published 23 May 22 School districts are increasingly developing teachers from within their own student ranks
5 Tips for One-Way Masking in Schools By Erik Ofgang published 20 May 22 Advice for effective one-way masking from Linsey Marr, a leading expert on airborne viruses
CDC: More Than 1 in 3 High Schoolers Experiencing Poor Mental Health. What Schools Can Do By Erik Ofgang published 20 May 22 A recent survey of adolescents finds the pandemic exacerbated the pre-existing mental health crisis, but there are strategies that schools can implement to help students.
Students Less Likely to Be Suspended by Teacher of Same Race By Erik Ofgang published 18 May 22 New research finds that Black, Latino, and Asian-American students in New York City were about 3 percent less likely to be suspended if their teachers shared their racial or ethnic background.
How to Teach with the U.S. Government’s UFO Report By Erik Ofgang published 17 May 22 The U.S. government’s UFO report provides the perfect opportunity to teach about media literacy and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Best Hardware for Teachers By TL Editors Find out which computers, monitors, webcams, headphones and other education technology hardware are best for your in-person or online classroom.
Teacher Who Inspired Stranger Things Creators: Using the Arts to Educate By Erik Ofgang published 27 June 22 Strangers Things’ creators, the Duffer brothers, credit Hope Hynes Love with fostering and encouraging their early creativity. Love shares strategies for inspiring and educating students through the arts.
5 Pieces of Advice for New Teachers By Erik Ofgang published 24 June 22 Asking questions and making sure to give yourself time off are among the advice veteran and award-winning educators offer for new teachers.
What is Mural and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 22 June 22 Mural is a digital whiteboard that's useful for connecting students and teachers.
What is Prezi and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 17 June 22 Prezi is a powerful presentation system that uses lots of media types making it very versatile as a teaching tool.
Vetting Tech Tools By Erik Ofgang published 16 June 22 Creating clear systems for tech tool approval in your district is important, says Kimberly Ramos, instructional coach at the North Kingstown School Department in Rhode Island.
How to Become a School Counselor By Erik Ofgang published 14 June 22 Becoming a school counselor can be a rewarding profession and is currently a position in high demand. Jill Cook, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, shares some insight for those looking to enter the profession.
What is Google Maps and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 13 June 22 Google Maps in schools is a powerful learning tool with lots of education potential.
Best Practices for School Leaders to Support Well-Being By Ray Bendici published 13 June 22 Under the leadership of Alena Zachery-Ross, Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan has developed award-winning wellness programs
Using Mindfulness and Authenticity to Lead Tech Teams By Erik Ofgang published 10 June 22 Mindfulness can help school IT staff overcome stress and help spur emotional and professional growth
Slido Lesson Plan By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 9 June 22 This Slido Lesson Plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction
What is Zoom Whiteboard? By Erik Ofgang published 9 June 22 Zoom Whiteboard allows users to collaborate in real-time while staying within a Zoom meeting
Ensuring Secure Digital Collaboration By Erik Ofgang published 8 June 22 Teaching educators the basics of cybersecurity and fostering good digital citizenship can help keep your school network secure
What Is Kahoot! Kids And How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 8 June 22 Kahoot! Kids is an app that offers a digital learning playground for younger children to get started.
Best Tools for Teachers By TL Editors Here's what you need to know about the digital tools for teachers, such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Flipgrid
Top Sites for Educator Professional Development By Diana Restifo published 15 June 22 These professional development sites for education will help teachers refresh and update their practice
Exploring Learning Spaces During Remote and Hybrid Learning By Ray Bendici published 1 March 21 How and where learning occurs has been permanently changed by the pandemic
How To Use Google Sites, Tips and Tricks By Luke Edwards published 29 January 21 Google Sites is a great way to build a website and is available to teachers for free, here's how to best use the resource.
ISTE Must See Product Guide By TL Editors published 8 January 21 Here is just a sampling of the products showcased at ISTE20 live.
What is Language! Live and How Can It Help Your Students? By Joan Gal Peck, Luke Edwards published 15 October 20 Language! Live curriculum can help students improve their literacy abilities when struggling.