Tara Smith Latest articles by Tara Smith Exponential Reading Growth: Celebrating Digital ELA Curriculum Success By Tara Smith published 28 December 16 Digital natives in schools across the country are discovering the joys of curling up with a good ebook—and they’re reaping all the old-fashioned benefits of independent reading. COLLABORATION: AT THE ROOT OF STEM SUCCESS By Tara Smith published 26 October 16 When kindergarteners are collaborating to build bridges, you know the future of education is bright. HOW ADAPTIVE LEARNING REALLY WORKS By Tara Smith published 28 September 16 Adaptive learning in mathematics is the wave of the future,” says Spencer Hansen, principal of Centerville (UT) Junior High. DIGITAL CURRICULUM: TECH & CURRICULUM LEADERS IN PARTNERSHIP By Tara Smith published 23 August 16 THE FUTURE OF PD: A COLLECTION OF BEST PRACTICES By Tara Smith published 28 July 16 One thing is clear: “sit and get” has got up and gone. DEVICES, DEVICES, DEVICES: HOW WILL YOU MANAGE THEM ALL? By Tara Smith published 21 June 16 Where are all your devices, what’s on them, how are they performing, and who’s using them to do what? DIGITAL EQUITY: A MORAL IMPERATIVE: PART 3 By Tara Smith published 21 June 16 Most of us can’t imagine what we did before, or what we’d do without, 24/7 access. FROM PASSIVE TO ACTIVE: CREATIVE DISPLAYS IN THE CLASSROOM By Tara Smith published 28 April 16 DIGITAL EQUITY: “A MORAL IMPERATIVE”: PART 2 By Tara Smith published 28 April 16 DIGITAL EQUITY: A MORAL IMPERATIVE: PART 1 By Tara Smith published 24 March 16 How do you react when the Internet goes down, when the tech doesn’t work in the classroom, or when you lose satellite reception driving through an unfamiliar city? NEW FRONTIERS IN BLENDED LEARNING By Tara Smith published 24 February 16 The definition of blended learning continues to shift as technology opens up new possibilities and teachers embrace new instructional models. Revolutionizing Learning Spaces with Projectors And Displays By Tara Smith published 28 January 16 Fresh new learning spaces feature entire walls, tables, and even floors pulsing with colorful, connected interactivity. 1 2 Archives Tech & Learning NewsletterTools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. MORE FROM TECH & LEARNING...14 Tips For Using AI Chatbots For Student Mental Health Support 2What Is Pivot Interactives By Discovery Education And How Can I Use It to Teach Science?3What is Wayground and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? What's New? 4Managing The Victim Mindset In Teaching5Maximizing Existing Technology Before Adding More: What To Know
Exponential Reading Growth: Celebrating Digital ELA Curriculum Success By Tara Smith published 28 December 16 Digital natives in schools across the country are discovering the joys of curling up with a good ebook—and they’re reaping all the old-fashioned benefits of independent reading.
COLLABORATION: AT THE ROOT OF STEM SUCCESS By Tara Smith published 26 October 16 When kindergarteners are collaborating to build bridges, you know the future of education is bright.
HOW ADAPTIVE LEARNING REALLY WORKS By Tara Smith published 28 September 16 Adaptive learning in mathematics is the wave of the future,” says Spencer Hansen, principal of Centerville (UT) Junior High.
THE FUTURE OF PD: A COLLECTION OF BEST PRACTICES By Tara Smith published 28 July 16 One thing is clear: “sit and get” has got up and gone.
DEVICES, DEVICES, DEVICES: HOW WILL YOU MANAGE THEM ALL? By Tara Smith published 21 June 16 Where are all your devices, what’s on them, how are they performing, and who’s using them to do what?
DIGITAL EQUITY: A MORAL IMPERATIVE: PART 3 By Tara Smith published 21 June 16 Most of us can’t imagine what we did before, or what we’d do without, 24/7 access.
DIGITAL EQUITY: A MORAL IMPERATIVE: PART 1 By Tara Smith published 24 March 16 How do you react when the Internet goes down, when the tech doesn’t work in the classroom, or when you lose satellite reception driving through an unfamiliar city?
NEW FRONTIERS IN BLENDED LEARNING By Tara Smith published 24 February 16 The definition of blended learning continues to shift as technology opens up new possibilities and teachers embrace new instructional models.
Revolutionizing Learning Spaces with Projectors And Displays By Tara Smith published 28 January 16 Fresh new learning spaces feature entire walls, tables, and even floors pulsing with colorful, connected interactivity.
