November 2015

November 2015

FULL ISSUE

FEATURES

DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR ELL STUDENTS
Lisa Nielsen presents five free digital resources that can support students in language acquisition.

HIGHER LEARNING
Ellen Ullman’s round-up of next-generation professional development approaches that truly engage teachers.
● PD Management Tools

MAXIMIZE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH CHROMEBOOK MANAGEMENT
By Adam Schoenbart
When the Chromebook is used to support, enhance, and transform learning, it can be a game changer in education.

T&L 35TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES: VETERAN EXPERTS GWEN SOLOMON AND DAVID WARLICK REFLECT ON HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST 35 YEARS IN EDTECH
● What were we thinking?
● A Visit to Camp Marimuse

SCHOOL CIO SUMMIT 2015: WHAT’S NEXT?
Edtech leaders gathered at School CIO Summit at the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront to explore the question: “What’s Next for Edtech?”

PRODUCTS

PUT TO THE TEST: T&L EDITORS TAKE SOME NEW PRODUCTS FOR A TEST DRIVE
● PASCO Spark Element

BACK OFFICE BUSINESS: EDTECH IN ACTION

WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS

EDITOR’S NOTE: SURVEY SAYS?

BIG IDEAS

● Top10 Web Stories
● BLOG BITS
● TOP TWEETS
● Technology Integration, 1 To 1, and Student-Centered Learning
● SITE WE LIKE
● T&L READER SURVEY
● 10 WAYS TO BE A PROACTIVE ADVOCATE OF EDTECH
● 92% OF TEACHERS BELIEVE CLASSROOM DESIGN HAS AN IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING
● SURVEY SHOWS PARENTS OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT USING STUDENT DATA TO IMPROVE EDUCATION
● E-RATE SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED
Class Tech Tips
● OVER 35 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO ENHANCE FORMATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
● DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR ELL STUDENTS AND THOSE LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE