Overcoming Digital Deserts: The Birth of Bronx Digital Equity Coalition By Erik Ofgang published 14 January 22 To help overcome the digital desert in the Bronx, a charity organization gave away more than 3000-plus devices and brought community stakeholders together.
Zoom/Video Conferencing Best Practices Revealed in New Research By Erik Ofgang published 14 January 22 Researchers at Stanford University and the University of Gothenburg find those who look at the camera are viewed more favorably by other Zoom/video conference participants.
How Blended Learning Can Drive Education in the Year Ahead By Dr. Kecia Ray published 12 January 22 Looking back at blended learning research and what we learned in 2021 can guide educators in the year ahead
Best Free Image Editing Sites and Software By Diana Restifo published 11 January 22 The top free image editing tools below will help users enrich assignments, convey information, or even create art.
How Downtime and Free Play Help Students Learn By Erik Ofgang published 10 January 22 Incorporating downtime and free play into students' lives is a counterintuitive way to boost learning.
5 Covid Classroom Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By Erik Ofgang published 7 January 22 It's human nature to let down our guard in certain situations. However, with Omicron spreading, here are some Covid-related risks to monitor.
Best Free Winter Holiday Lessons and Activities By Diana Restifo published 7 December 21 These top free winter holiday lessons and activities are easy to access, use and enjoy for teachers and students alike.
How Downtime and Free Play Help Students Learn By Erik Ofgang published 10 January 22 Incorporating downtime and free play into students' lives is a counterintuitive way to boost learning.
5 Covid Classroom Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By Erik Ofgang published 7 January 22 It's human nature to let down our guard in certain situations. However, with Omicron spreading, here are some Covid-related risks to monitor.
5 Best Movies About Teaching By Sean O'Connell published 6 January 22 Sean O'Connell, the managing editor for Tech & Learning's sister publication CinemaBlend, shares his favorite movies about teaching.
6 Ways to Discuss the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot with Your Students By Erik Ofgang published 5 January 22 In regard to the Capitol riot, focusing on facts from reliable sources and experiencing historic moments can be teachable moments
What Type of Mask Should Educators Wear? By Erik Ofgang published 4 January 22 Educators should be wearing better masks, says Dr. Joseph G. Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Best Free Martin Luther King Jr. Lessons and Activities By Diana Restifo published 4 January 22 These free lessons and activities provide a wide range of approaches to teaching about King.
5 Tips for Culturally Responsive Teaching By Erik Ofgang published 4 January 22 Educator Audrey Muhammad shares culturally responsive teaching strategies for educators in any subject
Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12 By Erik Ofgang published 3 January 22 Strict due dates are ingrained in all levels of education but some educators find when they get rid of them there’s less stress and more learning.
Test to Stay: CDC Encourages COVID Prevention Strategy to Keep Students in Class By Erik Ofgang published 21 December 21 Some school districts across the country have implemented test-to-stay strategies since the beginning of the school year, but the CDC recently gave the mitigation strategy its strongest endorsement yet
Measuring School Growth Instead of Achievement By Erik Ofgang published 20 December 21 Researchers at St. Louis University’s Policy Research in Missouri Education Center believe growth is a better metric than achievement when assessing schools.
Tech & Learning Announces New Innovative Leader Awards By TL Editors published 16 December 21 Tech & Learning has added a new awards program to recognize outstanding school district leaders in select regions around the country.
COVID Thaw: How One District is Planning for Post-Pandemic Teaching By Erik Ofgang published 16 December 21 Peter Griffiths, associate superintendent of Wichita Falls ISD in Texas, shares thoughts on what the future of education might look like as we enter the COVID thaw.
Best Chromebooks for School 2021 By Luke Edwards published 29 July 21 Pick from the best Chromebooks to help education offer the best for student, teacher and school.
New Teacher Starter Kit By Ray Bendici published 14 January 22 This new teacher starter kit offers tips, advice, and edtech resources for educators beginning their careers
How to Quiet the Hyperactive Hive Mind in Schools By Michael Gaskell published 10 January 22 School leaders need to identify and quell toxic groupthink that can lead to a hyperactive hive mind that impairs everyone
INCubatoredu: How Entrepreneurial Education Delivers Experiential Learning By Annie Galvin Teich published 3 January 22 An Illinois high school hosts its own version of ‘Shark Tank’ with INCubatoredu
What is Brainzy and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips and Tricks By Luke Edwards published 3 January 22 Brainzy collates activities for students to help with the education of math, English and science concepts.
How to Write in Plain Language for Teaching By Ray Bendici published 21 December 21 Using plain language for school websites and family communication is an effective way to assure understanding, especially when translation is involved
What is Panopto and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips and Tricks By Luke Edwards published 17 December 21 Panopto is a video recording and sharing platform that works well for education.
Learning Through Primary Source Digitization By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 15 December 21 Providing access to a primary source that has been digitized can help transform learning for students
What is Mentimeter and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips and Tricks By Luke Edwards published 13 December 21 Mentimeter is a presentation tool that uses quizzes, polls and word clouds to help engage students better in education.
WeVideo Lesson Plan By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 13 December 21 This WeVideo Lesson Plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction
What is Quizizz and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips and Tricks By Luke Edwards published 9 December 21 Quizizz uses gamification of quiz based learning for a simple yet powerful experience for teachers and students.
How to Implement Inclusive Tech Tools By Erik Ofgang published 7 December 21 Promoting accessibility and equity in schools with easy-to-use tech tools.
What is Minecraft: Education Edition? By Luke Edwards published 6 December 21 For Minecraft: Education Edition to improve online engagement, here's what every teacher should know.
Best Tools for Teachers By TL Editors published 23 October 21 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.
