Pediatrician Group Calls for Universal School Masking: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang published 26 July 21 The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new COVID-19 guidance that breaks with the CDC by urging universal masking regardless of vaccination status.
How to Encourage Transgender Students to Pursue STEM Careers By Erik Ofgang published 26 July 21 Engage transgender students in STEM classes with awareness of pronouns, inclusivity, kindness, and representation, among other practices.
How States and Districts Are Using ARPA Funds By Susan Gentz published 23 July 21 The use of American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA funds, has been varied across the nation
Virtual Reality Teaching: Successes and Challenges By Erik Ofgang published 22 July 21 Using virtual reality for an introductory computer class taught professor Cristina Lopes a lot about implementing VR for instruction
Best Free Virtual Labs By Diana Restifo published 21 July 21 Virtual labs are not just a pandemic thing.
The Delta Variant: Should Educators & Parents Be Worried? By Erik Ofgang published 19 July 21 The highly contagious coronavirus strain is fueling case upticks across the globe. What does that mean for this coming school year?
New Research: Flipped Classrooms Improve Student Academics and Satisfaction By Erik Ofgang published 16 July 21 A new analysis of more than 317 studies found flipped classrooms to be tremendously successful although a partially flipped classroom might be best of all.
Future Genius: New Knowledge Magazine for Kids Aged 7 to 11 By Space.com Staff published 16 July 21 Packed with puzzles, activities and videos, each edition of Future Genius takes you on an epic journey of STEAM discovery — from the solar system to Ancient Greece.
CDC Schools Guidance Update: 4 Takeaways By Erik Ofgang published 14 July 21 Masks for the unvaccinated remain, as does 3-foot distancing, but surface spread has been deemphasized
Climate Change Data Tool Provides New Learning Opportunities By Erik Ofgang published 12 July 21 The nonprofit EcoRise and AT&T have partnered to make robust climate change mapping data available to students.
Best Free Plagiarism Checking Sites for Teachers By Diana Restifo published 8 July 21 We have compiled the best free online plagiarism checkers for educators.
Educators: Returning to 2019 is a Mistake By Erik Ofgang published 7 July 21 As pressure mounts to get back to normalcy, some educators stress that we need to remember the lessons of the pandemic.
How to Use Cybernetics in Education By Erik Ofgang published 2 July 21 Feedback loops and understanding systems are key components of cybernetics that lend themselves to classroom learning.
How CTE Leaders Adapted Through Unprecedented Challenges By Doug Konopelko published 1 July 21 CTE leaders found new ways to provide classes and experiences for students throughout the pandemic
Micro Lessons: What They Are and How They Can Combat Learning Loss By Erik Ofgang published 29 June 21 Targeted, specific lessons -- sometimes called micro lessons -- may be an underutilized tool for educators.
These Are The New Google For Education Features Teachers Need To Know About By Luke Edwards published 28 June 21 From Google Classroom and Meet to Workspace and Chrome OS, these Google for Education updates are worthing knowing.
Tech & Learning's Editorial Guidelines By TL Editors published 26 June 21 More than 1.8 million users visited Tech & Learning in 2020.
Best YouTube Sites and Channels for Education By Diana Restifo published 25 June 21 Take advantage of the fantastic free educational videos YouTube provides.
NYCSchoolsTech Summit Puts Spotlight on Lessons From Pandemic By Erik Ofgang published 25 June 21 On July 28, the NYCSchoolsTech Summit will offer workshops, expert speakers, and panel discussions about equity, pandemic lessons, and more.
New Research: Therapy Dogs Reduce College Stress, Improve Executive Functioning By Erik Ofgang published 24 June 21 Spending just one hour per week for a month with therapy dogs led to a significant improvement in executive functioning for college students at risk of failing academically.
