How Project-Based Learning Can Increase Student Engagement By Ray Bendici published 1 November 21 Project-based learning can foster student input, create hands-on opportunities, and lead to more unique learning experiences
Chatbots in K-12: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang last updated 23 September 21 Chatbots, or digital AI assistants, are increasingly being used in K-12 as an equitable intervention to promote student engagement and retention
How Schools and Districts Are Connecting with Families By Ray Bendici published 20 August 21 Connecting with families continues to be a focus for educators as the 2021-22 school year begins
5 Tips for Talking to Social Media-Addicted Teens By Nicole Rice published 20 August 21 Talking to social-media addicted teens requires meeting them where they communicate
Classroom Engagement: 4 Tips From Students for Teachers By Erik Ofgang published 17 August 21 Four students share their advice for teachers looking to create more engaging and impactful classes.
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 Esports Taps the Power of Near-Peer Mentorship By Katie Salen published 18 February 21 Esports is an ideal environment to partner college students with high school students to build life skills and prepare for the road ahead
Best TalkingPoints Tips And Tricks Guide For Teachers By Luke Edwards published 12 February 21 How to best use the non-profit translation communication platform for the ultimate student results.
5 Ways a School Board Can Engage the Community During a Crisis By Tara Smith published 17 July 20 Taking time to communicate with and listen to the community is critical—especially during a crisis
3 Key Words for Education Boards to Remember During a Crisis By Tara Smith published 15 June 20 Education boards need to emphasize direction, trust, and implementation
Remote Learning Communication: How to Best Connect with Students By Carl Hooker published 7 May 20 Best practices, resources, and more for remote learning communication.
Gaggle Unveils Gaggle Safety Management for Microsoft Teams By TL Editors published 17 April 20 Gaggle will integrate its safety solution, under the name Gaggle Safety Management for Teams, with Microsoft Teams.
How to Do Virtual Parent - Teacher Conferences By Lisa Nielsen published 12 March 20 Here is the guidance to help make virtual conferences work
Common Sense Messaging Apps & Tips to Connect with Families During School Closures By Lisa Nielsen published 12 March 20 Staying connected to families is always a good idea.
Communication: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education By Michael Gorman published 28 February 20
Edlio Partners with Livingtree to Expand its Family Engagement Tools By TL Editors published 21 January 20 Edlio has partnered with Livingtree to add a family engagement solution to its suite of tools connecting schools with communities.
Tools to Inspire Collaborative Discussions By Shelly Terrell published 24 December 19 The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others.
TalkingPoints App Keeps Teachers in Touch With Families in 100+ Languages By TL Editors last updated 23 December 19 TalkingPoints is a messaging app that allows teachers to communicate in families' home languages via their phones or internet-connected devices.
Bloomz Offers New Ways to Fund School Communication By TL Editors published 10 December 19 School communication and parental engagement app Bloomz announces the winners of its new Bloomz grant program, along with a new Classroom Sponsorship program.
A Tech-Friendly Peer Feedback Strategy By Monica Burns published 31 October 19 In today’s blog post, I want to share with you a combination of two favorite EdTech tools.