4 Ways to Use Master Scheduling to Support Equity By Erik Ofgang The master schedule can be an important tool in fostering equity and student achievement.
How Teaching Robotics Fosters Tech and Soft Skills By Erik Ofgang Students who compete in robotics competitions learn STEM skills, but equally important are the social skills they gather
Engaging Students in Any Environment By Erik Ofgang In this recent Tech & Learning Virtual Roundtable, Dr. Kecia Ray spoke with CJ Reynolds and others about engaging students
Educators Moving Away from Seat Time for Mastery-Based Education By Erik Ofgang Some districts are replacing traditional views of seat time with mastery-based education.
E-rate Survey Highlights Need for Updates By Erik Ofgang E-Rate discounts should be expanded to help pay for cybersecurity and broadband access outside of schools and libraries, say survey respondents.
SEL Takes Center Stage in Roadmap to Reopening By Erik Ofgang The recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education recognizes that SEL, mental health, and academic success can’t be separated
How to Teach Data Science in K-5 By Erik Ofgang It’s never too early to start teaching students about data science, say experts
Standardized Tests Fail to Provide Evidence for Student Success By Erik Ofgang The Education Department says federal standardized tests are needed to provide targeted support but there is little indication these tests have accomplished that
How One Texas District is Combating Learning Loss By Erik Ofgang To fight learning loss among online and in-person students, Pasadena ISD is using a multitiered strategy
AI Writing Programs Are Getting Better. Is That a Good Thing? By Erik Ofgang In certain instances AI writing is now hard to tell from human writing. What does that mean for educators?
PISA Report: A Growth Mindset Can Lead to Better Student Outcomes By Erik Ofgang Takeaways from a new PISA global study on students with a growth mindset, including evidence that it’s predictive of academic success.
How to Launch a Flipped Classroom By Erik Ofgang Flipped classroom enthusiasts say the pandemic has eliminated the technical barriers to flipped learning.
Osterholm: B117 COVID Variant “A Game Changer” for Schools By Erik Ofgang As the B117 COVID variant spreads schools are likely at greater risk
Ebook vs. Print Book Study: 5 Takeaways By Erik Ofgang Children ages 1 to 8 were less likely to comprehend ebooks than print books unless the ebook had effective enhancements.
How To Talk About COVID Grief in The Classroom By Erik Ofgang COVID grief, loss, and trauma from the past year may not be easy to talk about but it’s something that should be properly addressed in the classroom
High-Dosage Tutoring: Can Technology Help Curb Learning Loss? By Erik Ofgang High-dosage tutoring can increase student learning. Educators are hopeful that recent research will translate to remote-only tutoring
Vaccine Passports in Higher Ed: 5 Things to Know By Erik Ofgang Rutgers University recently became one of the first universities to require vaccine passports for its 71,000-plus students
Research: Video Learning May be More Effective Than In-person Lectures By Erik Ofgang Video learning outperformed in-person lectures in an analysis of more than 105 studies looking at college students taught via live lectures, pre-recorded lectures, or a combination of the two.
Student Safety Strategies By Erik Ofgang In this recent Tech & Learning virtual roundtable, educators and professionals talk about the building blocks of a student safety district program.
The CDC’s $10 Billion School COVID Testing Plan: What to Know By Erik Ofgang School COVID testing can help keep the nation’s schools open to in-person learning but there are still questions about the availability of tests and regulations around administering them.
5 Things to Know About Virtual Academies By Erik Ofgang Virtual academies are being planned for districts across the U.S. to serve students for whom online school works well.
Covid Commencement 2.0 By Erik Ofgang Universities offer a mix of in-person and remote-only commencements that should be an improvement over last year
The CDC Now Recommends 3 Foot Distancing in Schools. Here's Why By Erik Ofgang The 6-foot distance requirement has kept many kids out of school. Here’s why it’s no longer recommended.
How Schools Use Drones to Deliver Internet to Students By Erik Ofgang A school district in Wisconsin has launched a pilot program to explore delivering internet to students via drone
Analysis: Widespread Math and Reading Declines, Plus Increasing Inequality By Erik Ofgang A new analysis of more than one million K-8 students across the U.S. found declines in math and reading among all students, with the sharpest declines seen for Black and Latino students
