Storybird Lesson Plan By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 16 May 22 This Storybird Lesson Plan is designed to help educators utilize a digital learning platform to support teaching and learning
How to Get Students to Read for Fun By Erik Ofgang published 16 May 22 Parents and teachers can get students to read for fun by encouraging them to choose what they read or listen to and by helping them build other positive reading habits
How Robots Connect Students, Families, and Educators By Heather Lee published 13 May 22 In Idaho, placing robots in libraries is a playful, hands-on strategy to introduce families to key foundational concepts that create strong learning supports for young children
3 Ways You & Your Students Can Use Microproductivity By Erik Ofgang published 13 May 22 Practicing microproductivity by breaking large tasks down into smaller, easier-to-complete ones, can save time and help educators and students tackle daunting projects
How To Setup Virtual Reality Or Augmented Reality In Schools For Free By Luke Edwards published 12 May 22 Want virtual reality or augmented reality? Here's how to get it free
What Is Canva And How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 10 May 22 Canva is the design tool that is ideal for use in education to create beautiful projects.
What is Padlet and How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 9 May 22 Padlet digitizes the notice board for a rich media space that makes education communications better.
Implementing Authentic Exploratory Research (AER) into Teaching By Michael Morrison & Jun Shen published 9 May 22 Authentic exploratory research provides an opportunity for reality-based learning
Growth Mindset: 4 Ways to Implement It In Class By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 22 Growth mindset works for specific students in specific instances but educators should be careful when implementing it, says David S. Yeager of the University of Texas at Austin.
What is Kahoot! and How Does it Work for Teachers? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 4 May 22 Kahoot! uses game-style learning to engage students for more immersive learning.
What is a Flipped Classroom? By Erik Ofgang published 4 May 22 A flipped classroom prioritizes hands-on work and educator-student interaction by “flipping” the type of work typically done during and outside of class.
Best Practices for Blending SEL and Technology By Ray Bendici published 2 May 22 Blending technology with solid pedagogy and social-emotional learning needs
6 Tips for Protecting Student Data Privacy By Erik Ofgang published 2 May 22 The award-winning edtech specialists at Oak Grove School District in California share their tips for protecting student data privacy while still utilizing the latest tech tools.
How to Recession-Proof Your School Technology Department By Lisa Gonzales published 28 April 22 School technology leaders need to recession-proof technology departments to weather potentially tough economic times ahead
MTSS for Educators By Erik Ofgang published 27 April 22 Providing an MTSS for educators and students helps schools grow academically and emotionally.
How Can Teachers Reduce Bias? By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 22 April 22 Insights and simple strategies for addressing and reducing teacher bias
5 Tips for IT Leadership From an Award-Winning Director of Technology By Erik Ofgang published 22 April 22 Innovative Leader Award winner Robert C. Sidford shares IT leadership advice, from focusing on fixing 80 percent of the problem to recognizing your own weaknesses.
What is PebbleGo and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips and Tricks By Luke Edwards published 21 April 22 PebbleGo is a research goldmine for elementary school age students to learn and create with.
What is Youth Voices and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips and Tricks By Luke Edwards published 18 April 22 Youth Voices is a collaborative writing platform for students to share their opinions and stories.
5 Tips for Educators From The Superintendent of the Year By Erik Ofgang published 18 April 22 Superintendent of the Year Curtis Cain advises educators to keep alive the spirit of innovation that emerged during the pandemic and to remember how important the work they do is.
