Tech & Learning's Latest Issues

Remote Learning Guide — (Image credit: Future)

Tech & Learning Remote Learning Playbook Special Report

The “Remote Learning Playbook” presents a detailed remote learning plan for schools and districts.

The Playbook includes:

How to Design a Remote Learning Plan
Templates and resource links that schools can provide to their staff and parents
Free resources for remote learning solutions
Tips for training and communication
Low/no tech ideas
And more!

February 2021

Despite the global frenzy over esports, the phenomenon still remains something of a mystery in education. In our February magazine issue, Tech and Learning takes a close look at the state of esports and education today: How does esports benefit kids? How can schools start their own programs? What challenges are schools likely to face in implementation of esports programs? Answer to these questions plus articles on hybrid learning, racism in technology leadership, and education grants can be found in February's issue.

December 2020/January 2021

Tech & Learning honors the best education technology at ISTE and overall in our Best of 2020 issue. Explore the top education technology tools, ranging from gaming notebooks to asset management systems to STEM project-based learning programs. We also take a close look at screen time and kids, the top 30 education sites of 2020, Grants Guide 2021, long term remote learning and much more.

Tech & Learning's November magazine — (Image credit: Future)

November 2020

The November issue of Tech & Learning offers articles to help educators and administrators navigate this challenging time in education. Articles include:

Student safety concerns in online learning environments
VR and AR for Students with Special Needs
How to manage hybrid classrooms
Using data to effectively measure engagement
Collaborating with IT and instruction to ensure effective continuity of learning
Building inclusion remotely
Good digital citizenship practices for remote learning

Amazing Homeschooling Projects

With teachers, students and parents spending more time than ever at home, Tech & Learning is excited to offer this special resource for homeschooling, courtesy of How It Works. The Book of Amazing Homeschooling Projects offers 30 fascinating home science experiments that can be done with ordinary household ingredients. From building a lung to splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen, these simple experiments will engage kids and adults alike while demonstrating important scientific principles.

October 2020

The October issue of Tech & Learning focuses on how schools are teaching STEM -- whether classes are all online, a mix of blended and in person, or a hybrid approach. The issue also explores ways that emerging tech is being used to improve instruction and engagement in these new learning environments.

September 2020

Despite the best efforts of school district educators and administrators over the summer, nothing could have prepared us for this school year.

To support you during this challenging time, we've curated tips, tools, and best practices in our September issue. Learn how your colleagues are addressing:

• Student data privacy
• Equity
• Digital citizenship
• Supporting diversity
• Esports
• SEL
• New learning models and more!

July/August 2020

In our special Awards Issue, Tech & Learning is pleased to present the winners of its 39th annual Awards of Excellence Contest. This select group represents products that are unique in the K-12 market, help schools solve specific problems, and drive innovation during a challenging time for education. Also in this issue: new learning models for fall 2020.

June 2020

This special issue of Tech & Learning is dedicated to helping schools address the many questions related to planning for next school year. As Part 2 of the popular "Just In Time Playbook for Remote Learning," Dr. Kecia Ray and her colleagues offer this new Guide to creating a district plan that can effectively support any learning environment, whether online, blended, or face-to-face.

Cover of Tech & Learning's May issue: Laptop computer and books. — (Image credit: Future)

May 2020

Explore the best tools, strategies and practices for online learning. In May's issue, T&L looks at a variety of video applications, including Zoom and Google Hangouts Meet, and goes in depth on the challenges of managing devices remotely.

Plus, Carl Hooker offers tips and tools that support effective online learning, including:

•Tips for improving communicating timelines, expectations, and support for learners
and families.
•How to improve the videoconferencing experience.
•How to offer meaningful feedback and reflection remotely.
•How to support devices remotely.

April 2020

Tech & Learning devotes the April issue to the key topics of the day: remote learning, pandemic preparation, cybersecurity, and of course, creative ways to use education technology tools, at home or in the classroom.

Inside this edition:

• Top 25 Learning Tools for When School is Closed
• Cybersecurity: What K-12 Leaders Need to Know
• Is Your School Ready For A Long-Term Pandemic?

March 2020

The March 2020 issue of Tech & Learning features the latest in edtech, including essential digital tools to support project-based learning, creating an esports program that nurtures positive gaming, Best of Show winners from TCEA, takeaways from FETC, making edtech more inclusive, real-world 3D printing projects, using VR to support rural schools, student safety vs. student privacy, product reviews and much more.