Why Teachers Should Get COVID Booster Shots By Erik Ofgang published 25 January 22 If they're not already boosted, educators should get an additional shot of the vaccine, say experts.
Tech & Learning Magazine Names the Winners of the Best of 2021 By TL Editors published 20 January 22 Tech & Learning's judges deemed these products as standouts for supporting teaching and learning in 2021
Study: Popular Students Are Not Always Well-liked By Erik Ofgang published 18 January 22 Middle school students generally liked classmates who were high-achieving academically, helpful, kind, and cooperative. On the other hand, the classmates they considered most popular were sometimes seen as mean and aggressive.
Overcoming Digital Deserts: The Birth of Bronx Digital Equity Coalition By Erik Ofgang published 14 January 22 To help overcome the digital desert in the Bronx, a charity organization gave away more than 3000-plus devices and brought community stakeholders together.
Zoom/Video Conferencing Best Practices Revealed in New Research By Erik Ofgang published 14 January 22 Researchers at Stanford University and the University of Gothenburg find those who look at the camera are viewed more favorably by other Zoom/video conference participants.
How Blended Learning Can Drive Education in the Year Ahead By Dr. Kecia Ray published 12 January 22 Looking back at blended learning research and what we learned in 2021 can guide educators in the year ahead
Best Free Image Editing Sites and Software By Diana Restifo published 11 January 22 The top free image editing tools below will help users enrich assignments, convey information, or even create art.
How Downtime and Free Play Help Students Learn By Erik Ofgang published 10 January 22 Incorporating downtime and free play into students' lives is a counterintuitive way to boost learning.
5 Covid Classroom Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By Erik Ofgang published 7 January 22 It's human nature to let down our guard in certain situations. However, with Omicron spreading, here are some Covid-related risks to monitor.
5 Best Movies About Teaching By Sean O'Connell published 6 January 22 Sean O'Connell, the managing editor for Tech & Learning's sister publication CinemaBlend, shares his favorite movies about teaching.
6 Ways to Discuss the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot with Your Students By Erik Ofgang published 5 January 22 In regard to the Capitol riot, focusing on facts from reliable sources and experiencing historic moments can be teachable moments
What Type of Mask Should Educators Wear? By Erik Ofgang published 4 January 22 Educators should be wearing better masks, says Dr. Joseph G. Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Best Free Martin Luther King Jr. Lessons and Activities By Diana Restifo published 4 January 22 These free lessons and activities provide a wide range of approaches to teaching about King.
5 Tips for Culturally Responsive Teaching By Erik Ofgang published 4 January 22 Educator Audrey Muhammad shares culturally responsive teaching strategies for educators in any subject
Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12 By Erik Ofgang published 3 January 22 Strict due dates are ingrained in all levels of education but some educators find when they get rid of them there’s less stress and more learning.
Test to Stay: CDC Encourages COVID Prevention Strategy to Keep Students in Class By Erik Ofgang published 21 December 21 Some school districts across the country have implemented test-to-stay strategies since the beginning of the school year, but the CDC recently gave the mitigation strategy its strongest endorsement yet
Measuring School Growth Instead of Achievement By Erik Ofgang published 20 December 21 Researchers at St. Louis University’s Policy Research in Missouri Education Center believe growth is a better metric than achievement when assessing schools.
Tech & Learning Announces New Innovative Leader Awards By TL Editors published 16 December 21 Tech & Learning has added a new awards program to recognize outstanding school district leaders in select regions around the country.
COVID Thaw: How One District is Planning for Post-Pandemic Teaching By Erik Ofgang published 16 December 21 Peter Griffiths, associate superintendent of Wichita Falls ISD in Texas, shares thoughts on what the future of education might look like as we enter the COVID thaw.
Bringing Esports to Bett 2022 By TL Editors published 15 December 21 Esports can encourage learning, promote teamwork and enhance communication.
