Latest articles by Ray Bendici
Post-Pandemic Edtech Tools: What to Consider
When buying and implementing edtech tools post-pandemic, education leaders need to connect with users, gather data, and be mindful of equity.
Planning for Next Year: Transitioning from Remote Learning to Blended Learning
Blended and remote learning will be part of learning going forward according to leaders from Parkland School District and Township High School District #211.
Cybersecurity Planning for Next School Year
Cybersecurity planning for the school year ahead was the subject discussed by leaders from Santa Fe Public Schools and Loudon Schools
The Future of Career Technical Education (CTE): What Educators Need to Know
Career technical education is gaining expanded interest and funding support in the wake of the pandemic
Finding & Funding the Best Tools for Any Learning Environment
Insight and advice for preparing for back to school
How to Use Data to Prepare for the Upcoming School Year
Advice and resources to collect actionable data that can be used to support back-to-school planning.
Using Data to Prepare for Back to School
Collecting and analyzing data will be key to preparing for the school year ahead.
Online Filtering and Monitoring for Districts
24/7 online filtering and monitoring is critical for student safety
Distance to Hybrid Learning: How to Drive Student Success
How to shift to blended and hybrid learning from remote learning
Collaborating with IT and Instruction to Ensure Continuous Instruction in Any Learning Environment
How district departments need to track data and work together was the focus of a recent T&L "Lunch 'n Learn" roundtable
Best Sound Technology for Hybrid Classrooms and Remote Instruction
Sound technology is critical for remote learning because if students can't hear the teacher, they can't learn
Bracing for Whiplash: Helping Your Team Build Resilience for the Uncertainty to Come
Professional development that supports teachers and builds resilience.
Linking Data Interoperability to Student Success
"Teachers may not understand data interoperability, but they get excited when you can simplify what they do"
Social and Emotional Learning, Trauma, and This School Year
How can educators use social and emotional learning to address students’ trauma, help them cope with recent changes, and be successful in the 2020-21 school year and beyond
Ensuring Consistent Equitable Student Connectivity
Providing consistent access for students continues to be a focus for education leaders
Flipping Virtual Classrooms for More Impact
Flipping virtual classrooms can help maximize teaching time and resources
Research-Informed Practices for Blended Learning
Education leaders discuss research-informed practices to help district leaders prioritize and focus their resources
Creating Secure and Equitable Learning Environments
Education experts discuss what they’ve learned in the past year, and how these lessons will inform their planning moving forward
Using Technology to Address Student Mental Health
Tracking student mental health continues to be a priority as schools return to in-person learning
Why Active Learning is More Crucial Than Ever
Active learning gives learners a voice that lets them drive the process to maximum engagement
Student Safety & Classroom Management: Building the Roadmap
Effective classroom management, especially when teaching remotely and in synchronous classrooms, is key to student success
How to Stop Cheating in Remote Learning
To stop cheating in remote learning, educators need to consider creating a nurturing environment and embracing a growth mindset
Key Takeaways from the National Safe School Reopening Summit
The U.S. Department of Education’s recent National Safe School Reopening Summit included best practices, resources, and more to support the return to in-person learning
