Latest articles by Michael Millington
The Importance of Working With (Not Through) Technology
INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Just simply embracing education technology is not enough for positively impact learning outcomes
How Minecraft is Building Creativity and Learning in Chicago
The Chi-Craft esports Minecraft challenge is building learning and engagement at Chicago Public Schools
How AI Can Help Support Administrative Processes for Educators
Adding AI to a school’s administrative systems can help save both time and money
Reinventing IT With Customer Service In Mind
Focusing on personal interaction can help an IT department go from a dreaded environment to the superheroes of the school.
Celebrating The History and Ingenuity of America–And Science–With COSI
COSI held a science experiment event that distributed hundreds of individual experiment boxes to eager young students to celebrate America’s upcoming birthday.
The Evolution of Education Spurred On by AI
AI is driving some critical questions and conversations in education, says educator and bestselling author AJ Juliani
Using Legos To Build a Better World: The Lego Build the Change Initiative
The Take Action Global Lego Build the Change Initiative sparks student interest in providing solutions to some of the problems our world faces today.
EdTech Week 2024: Sights and Sounds
A quick rundown of the sights and sounds of EdTech Week 2024 at the Civic Hall in New York City
How AI Can Make Individualized Learning Easier for Students and Teachers
Artificial intelligence can provide opportunities to help support individualized learning.
Malware and Phishing: What Educators Need to Know
Malware and phishing attempts are a constant assault on school security
How GenerationAI Looks to Normalize AI in the Classroom By Empowering Educators
Google.org is partnering with ISTE to create GenerationAI, an initiative focused on educating teachers on AI use.
Creating An App That Keeps A School Community Connected
INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - How one district created its own communication app to help stay connected to the school community
Should Digital Literacy Be Its Own Classroom Subject?
Given the proliferation of technology and social media, it is time to focus on teaching digital literacy and citizenship just like any other classroom subject.
How Rhymes with Reason is Educating Students Through Song
Rhymes with Reason provides an engaging solution to improve vocabulary by using popular music, which works across economic and racial backgrounds
How A Two-Pronged Approach Helped To Protect Student (and Staff) Data
INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - One district has gone about protecting school and staff data by addressing the issue in two distinct ways.
Recruiting and Onboarding Talented, Passionate Educators
Finding good teachers can be a daunting task, so the recruitment and onboarding of qualified educators is of paramount importance.
How Implementing Coding, STEM, and Robotics Early Can Benefit Students
Helping students understand how to adapt to a digital environment can set them up for success later on in life.
Connecting Teachers Globally to Enhance Teaching Everywhere
Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Award winner Jacqueline Gardy shares her vision and implementation of a system that connects teachers around the world to create an inclusive and enhanced learning and teaching environment.
How A Cellphone Ban Might Impact Equity, Digital Citizenship, and Local Control in Schools
Should students should have access to their cellphones in school? Here are potential positives and negatives of a cellphone ban in schools and thoughts on where we go from here.
How Family Choice Day Became a Flexible Way for Families to Engage in Student Learning
INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Creating a flexible family choice day can help support student learning and family engagement.
Keeping Student and Teacher Data Safe and Secure
INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Student data can be more secure by taking steps such as monitoring data privacy agreements and implementing multifactor authentication
Empowering School Communities Through the Next Generation of the K-12 Maker Movement
The K-12 maker movement is allowing more schools to take creativity into their own hands with dedicated creative spaces.
Accommodating Neurodiversity In The Classroom and Beyond
When it comes to preparing our education system for neurodiverse students, the level of involvement can vary and might not always produce the intended results.
