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.
What is a Flipped Classroom? By Erik Ofgang A flipped classroom prioritizes hands-on work and educator-student interaction by “flipping” the type of work typically done during and outside of class.
‘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.
Tech & Learning Launches Best of Show at ISTELive 22 By TL Editors published 17 May 22 These annual awards celebrate the products, and businesses behind each one, who are transforming education in schools around the world.
Best Free Virtual Escape Rooms for Schools By Diana Restifo published 16 May 22 Virtual escape rooms incorporate riddles, puzzles, math, logic, and literacy skills to create an exciting adventure in education.
The Metaverse: 5 Things Educators Should Know By Erik Ofgang published 11 May 22 As the metaverse draws increasing attention, a team of leading researchers has put together an evidence-based guide for educators
Digital Wellness, Data Privacy, and Innovation Explored at the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in Boston By Christine Weiser published 10 May 22 Tech & Learning’s Boston Leadership Summit covered a wide variety of topics and recognized the winners of the Boston Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards
School Resiliency: Not as Simple as Remote vs. In-Person Classes By Erik Ofgang published 9 May 22 A new study found that schools had great variation in student math scores that couldn’t be explained by in-person vs. remote school alone
The Superintendent Shuffle By Dr. Kecia Ray published 5 May 22 Finding a qualified school superintendent is a major challenge for school districts, now more than ever
Best Mother's Day Activities and Lessons By Diana Restifo published 3 May 22 These top resources make great Mother's Day activities for any age.
Teaching With Word Games Beyond Wordle By Erik Ofgang Wordle isn’t the only word game that can teach children while also entertaining them.
What Is Blooket And How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 23 May 22 Blooket is a game-based learning platform that offers immersive gameplay and lots of teacher tweeks.
What Is Duolingo And How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 19 May 22 Duolingo makes learning a language fun for students and useful for teachers.
District Spotlight: Pinellas County Schools Accelerates Math Learning By 5 Points in 8 Weeks By TL Editors published 17 May 22 How Pinellas County Schools boosted student achievement
Storybird Lesson Plan By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 16 May 22 This Storybird Lesson Plan is designed to help educators utilize a digital learning platform to support teaching and learning
How to Get Students to Read for Fun By Erik Ofgang published 16 May 22 Parents and teachers can get students to read for fun by encouraging them to choose what they read or listen to and by helping them build other positive reading habits
How Robots Connect Students, Families, and Educators By Heather Lee published 13 May 22 In Idaho, placing robots in libraries is a playful, hands-on strategy to introduce families to key foundational concepts that create strong learning supports for young children
3 Ways You & Your Students Can Use Microproductivity By Erik Ofgang published 13 May 22 Practicing microproductivity by breaking large tasks down into smaller, easier-to-complete ones, can save time and help educators and students tackle daunting projects
How To Setup Virtual Reality Or Augmented Reality In Schools For Free By Luke Edwards published 12 May 22 Want virtual reality or augmented reality? Here's how to get it free
What Is Canva And How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 10 May 22 Canva is the design tool that is ideal for use in education to create beautiful projects.
What is Padlet and How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 9 May 22 Padlet digitizes the notice board for a rich media space that makes education communications better.
Implementing Authentic Exploratory Research (AER) into Teaching By Michael Morrison & Jun Shen published 9 May 22 Authentic exploratory research provides an opportunity for reality-based learning
Growth Mindset: 4 Ways to Implement It In Class By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 22 Growth mindset works for specific students in specific instances but educators should be careful when implementing it, says David S. Yeager of the University of Texas at Austin.
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
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.
5 Best Mobile Device Management (MDM) Tools for Education By Luke Edwards published 9 October 20 Manage your school's mobile devices from tablets to laptops with the software – find your perfect match here.
