5 Teaching Tips Using Brain Science By Erik Ofgang published 14 February 22 Beth Rogowsky, a professor at Bloomsburg University, shares tips from her book on brain science and teaching.
5 Tips for Online Tutoring Based on New Research By Erik Ofgang published 11 February 22 Matthew Kraft, a professor at Brown University, shares some best practices for implementing online tutoring programs based on his recent research.
Tech & Learning Names the Winners of the Innovative Leader Awards in Dallas By Christine Weiser published 10 February 22 The honor recognizes exceptional administrators in select regions around the country who are leading innovation in their school districts.
Lightspeed Systems Acquires CatchOn: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang published 9 February 22 Lightspeed Systems recently announced its acquisition of CatchOn. Here’s what that means for both companies and for educators.
Creating a Culture of Innovation at Schools By Erik Ofgang published 8 February 22 Schools can learn from businesses and engage in customer service and more frequent analysis of ongoing projects, says educator Bill Bass.
How College Students Are Helping to Solve the Substitute Teacher Shortage By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 22 Some K-12 schools are turning to education majors at local colleges as short-term substitute teachers. The practice is a win-win, say those who have participated.
The Power of Pretesting: Why & How to Implement Low-Stakes Tests By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 22 Steven C. Pan, director of the Learning Sciences Laboratory at the National University of Singapore, shares highlights from his recent research and tips for implementing pretesting in the classroom.
Fostering Well-Being and Social-Emotional Learning Skills By Erik Ofgang published 2 February 22 At a recent Tech & Learning roundtable, education experts discussed the findings of a new OECD report on social and emotional learning in global students.
Best Presidents Day Lessons and Activities By Diana Restifo published 1 February 22 These Presidents Day lessons and activities are all free, easy to access and provide many different ways of teaching and learning about U.S. presidents.
Do Rapid Antigen Tests in School Testing Programs Work in Detecting Omicron? By Erik Ofgang published 31 January 22 A recent study of rapid tests suggests these products are often not catching positive Omicron cases before becoming infectious. What does that mean for schools?
4 Reasons to Teach the Marvel Cinematic Universe By Erik Ofgang published 28 January 22 Looking at Spider-Man and other Marvel Cinematic Universe characters with an academic lens can help students learn from their favorite shows and films.
Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents Hosts Second Annual Virtual National Career Fair Feb. 11-12, 2022 By TL Editors published 27 January 22
Potential E-Rate Changes: Cybersecurity and New Competitive Bidding By Erik Ofgang published 26 January 22 John Harrington of Funds For Learning says districts should be permitted to apply E-rate funding to cybersecurity but that proposed changes to the discount’s competitive bidding process are not necessary.
Tech & Learning Names the Winners of the Innovative Leader Awards in Orlando By Christine Weiser published 25 January 22
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
