Tech & Learning Names Winners of the Best of 2022 Awards By TL Editors published 30 January 23 This annual award celebrates recognizing the very best in EdTech from 2022
What is Labor-Based Grading? Its Pioneer Explains By Erik Ofgang published 30 January 23 Labor-based grading is an approach pioneered by rhetoric and composition professor Asao Inoue to be fairer for all students and separate learning from assessment
What is GPTZero? The ChatGPT Detection Tool Explained By Its Creator By Erik Ofgang published 27 January 23 Programmed by Edward Tian, a Princeton senior, GPTZero is designed to help educators detect writing generated by ChatGPT
A Minecraft Server for Grieving Kids By Erik Ofgang published 25 January 23 Two nonprofits and UC Irvine have joined forces to create ExperienceCraft, a Minecraft server that supports students who have experienced loss
Best Lessons and Activities for Teaching Black History Month By Diana Restifo published 23 January 23 Black history is American history
Inspired by Visits to India, Two Brothers Started Trashbots to Make Robotics More Accessible By Erik Ofgang published 20 January 23 Brothers and students Rohit and Sidharth Srinivasan had the idea for Trashbots after teaching at orphanages in India
Best Lessons and Activities for Teaching Black History Month By Diana Restifo published 23 January 23 Black history is American history
What is Labor-Based Grading? Its Pioneer Explains By Erik Ofgang published 30 January 23 Labor-based grading is an approach pioneered by rhetoric and composition professor Asao Inoue to be fairer for all students and separate learning from assessment
What is GPTZero? The ChatGPT Detection Tool Explained By Its Creator By Erik Ofgang published 27 January 23 Programmed by Edward Tian, a Princeton senior, GPTZero is designed to help educators detect writing generated by ChatGPT
A Minecraft Server for Grieving Kids By Erik Ofgang published 25 January 23 Two nonprofits and UC Irvine have joined forces to create ExperienceCraft, a Minecraft server that supports students who have experienced loss
Inspired by Visits to India, Two Brothers Started Trashbots to Make Robotics More Accessible By Erik Ofgang published 20 January 23 Brothers and students Rohit and Sidharth Srinivasan had the idea for Trashbots after teaching at orphanages in India
FETC 2023: Digital Transformation and Innovation By Eileen Belastock published 20 January 23 What's ahead for FETC 2023
10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have By David Andrade published 17 January 23 Every student should have these basic tech skills in order to be successful during their education and beyond
4 Tips for Outsmarting Your Brain From a Cognitive Psychologist By Erik Ofgang published 17 January 23 In his new book “Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make it Easy,” Daniel T. Willingham shares study hacks for teachers and students
Education Re-Solutions for 2023 By Dr. Kecia Ray published 13 January 23 Synonyms for the word resolution could serve as guidance for solving education problems in the year ahead
What Does It Mean to Be Innovative? By Carl Hooker published 11 January 23 Using Failure and Risk-taking to Unlock Creativity and Innovation
Year-Round Schools: 5 Things To Know By Erik Ofgang published 10 January 23 Schools that employ a year-round or balanced calendar hope to limit learning loss and provide more resources and one-on-one attention for students.
Flipped Learning Pioneer Examines Mastery Learning By Erik Ofgang published 10 January 23 Flipped learning expert Jon Bergmann provides a blueprint for educators interested in mastery learning.
Reset and Reimagine the Future of Education at the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in DC - February 24 By Christine Weiser published 9 January 23 At the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit outside of Washington, D.C., district administrators will participate in interactive workshops to explore solutions to help to reshape and reimagine the future of education.
Best Wireless Keyboard and Mouse for Teachers 2022 By Luke Edwards published 16 November 22 The best wireless keyboard and mouse for teachers keep you connected to devices while staying mobile.
What is Wikipedia and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 30 January 23 Wikipedia is a digital online encyclopedia that covers most topics and is volunteer maintained.
What is ClassFlow and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 26 January 23 ClassFlow is the lesson delivery tool that could make your digital classroom more engaging.
Addressing Learning Gaps by Centralizing Assessments and Student Data By Erik Ofgang published 24 January 23 Better assessments can lead to deeper learning and quicker adjustments to meet the needs of students.
What is Formative and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 24 January 23 Formative is a real-time assessment tool designed specifically for teachers using digital learning platforms.
What is Edulastic and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 23 January 23 Edulastic is a student progress tracking tool that packs in Google support and lots of features.
3 Tips to Advocate for Teachers By Michael Gaskell published 23 January 23 Here are simple ways to support your teachers when they feel attacked by the small percentage of critics who carry the loudest megaphones.
What is Coursera and How Can it Be Used by Educators? Tips & Tricks By Erik Ofgang published 19 January 23 Coursera offers a wealth of learning opportunities more educators could utilize.
What is Edublogs and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 16 January 23 Edublogs is the website building system designed by teachers, for teachers.
Grant Guide By Gwen Solomon last updated 12 January 23 A comprehensive grant guide to preparing, writing, and applying for education funding
Top Edtech Lesson Plans By TL Editors last updated 11 January 23 These top edtech lesson plans can help you implement popular apps & platforms
iCivics Lesson Plan By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 11 January 23 This iCivics lesson plan is designed to provide educators with ideas on incorporating the tool into their instruction
What is Descript and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 9 January 23 Descript makes video and audio editing, all in one place, easy.
Collaborating with School Librarians and Media Specialists on Lessons By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 5 January 23 Educators need to work together to support instruction and enhance the overall learning experience and collaborative spirit within K-12 schools
Best Webcams for Teachers and Students By Luke Edwards published 17 November 22 Get the best webcams for teachers and students to help with hybrid learning and more.
Best Digital Portfolios for Students By Diana Restifo published 10 November 22 These top digital portfolios allow students to showcase their schoolwork with pride.
5 Key Features of High Quality Assessment By Tech & Learning last updated 16 September 22 A critical part of instruction, high-quality assessments create a roadmap for success in school, career, and life.
Top Sites for Educator Professional Development By Diana Restifo last updated 15 June 22 These professional development sites for education will help teachers refresh and update their practice
Making Digital Citizenship “Stick” By Mike Ribble and Marty Park last updated 30 November 21 Technology in education is not going away, but poorly implemented technology should.
SEEING MATH IN NEW WAYS By Tara Smith last updated 1 August 21 These innovative educators share how they add edtech solutions to the equation in K–12 math classrooms.