How Teaching Robotics Fosters Tech and Soft Skills By Erik Ofgang Students who compete in robotics competitions learn STEM skills, but equally important are the social skills they gather
Engaging Students in Any Environment By Erik Ofgang In this recent Tech & Learning Virtual Roundtable, Dr. Kecia Ray spoke with CJ Reynolds and others about engaging students
Best Mother's Day Digital Teaching Resources By Diana Restifo These top resources make great Mother's Day activities for any age.
Educators Moving Away from Seat Time for Mastery-Based Education By Erik Ofgang Some districts are replacing traditional views of seat time with mastery-based education.
E-rate Survey Highlights Need for Updates By Erik Ofgang E-Rate discounts should be expanded to help pay for cybersecurity and broadband access outside of schools and libraries, say survey respondents.
May the 4th Be With You: Best Star Wars Teaching Ideas By Diana Restifo With Star Wars Day, May 4th, just around the corner, it’s a great time to turn the magical allure of the Star Wars movie franchise into fun and fascinating lessons
SEL Takes Center Stage in Roadmap to Reopening By Erik Ofgang The recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education recognizes that SEL, mental health, and academic success can’t be separated
How to Teach Data Science in K-5 By Erik Ofgang It’s never too early to start teaching students about data science, say experts
Is SAMR Dead? By Dr. Kecia Ray Potentially a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SAMR model is evolving to adapt to new learning environments
New Best of Show at ISE21 Award By TL Editors These awards provide the perfect platform to draw attention to the innovative new products and services that have launched in the last 12 months.
Standardized Tests Fail to Provide Evidence for Student Success By Erik Ofgang The Education Department says federal standardized tests are needed to provide targeted support but there is little indication these tests have accomplished that
How One Texas District is Combating Learning Loss By Erik Ofgang To fight learning loss among online and in-person students, Pasadena ISD is using a multitiered strategy
AI Writing Programs Are Getting Better. Is That a Good Thing? By Erik Ofgang In certain instances AI writing is now hard to tell from human writing. What does that mean for educators?
Best Free Sites for Creating a Chart or Graph By Diana Restifo Charts, graphs, and diagrams are essential tools students and teachers use to visually present data in an informative, attractive, and engaging manner
PISA Report: A Growth Mindset Can Lead to Better Student Outcomes By Erik Ofgang Takeaways from a new PISA global study on students with a growth mindset, including evidence that it’s predictive of academic success.
How to Launch a Flipped Classroom By Erik Ofgang Flipped classroom enthusiasts say the pandemic has eliminated the technical barriers to flipped learning.
District-Owned Homeschooling: COVID-19 Spurs New Learning and Funding Models By Susan Gentz District-owned homeschooling is an opportunity for districts and parents to partner for individualized learning
Mónica García: Invitational Leadership for Systemic Change By Annie Galvin Teich Mónica García advocates for graduation, equity, and justice
Osterholm: B117 COVID Variant “A Game Changer” for Schools By Erik Ofgang As the B117 COVID variant spreads schools are likely at greater risk
