Communications Latest about Communications Are Phones Good for Students? By Erik Ofgang last updated 20 April 22 Students are using phones and screens more than ever before and, fortunately, the mental health impact of the devices may be exaggerated. How to Quiet the Hyperactive Hive Mind in Schools By Michael Gaskell published 10 January 22 School leaders need to identify and quell toxic groupthink that can lead to a hyperactive hive mind that impairs everyone How to Write in Plain Language for Teaching By Ray Bendici published 21 December 21 Using plain language for school websites and family communication is an effective way to assure understanding, especially when translation is involved Are Your Parents Safe Enough For You? By Dr. Kecia Ray published 13 December 21 Engaging parents can help head off a problem before it occurs 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 District Tools 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Tech & Learning NewsletterTools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. MORE FROM TECH & LEARNING...13 Key Concepts Education Leaders Need To Understand About Technology2Best Affordable Gaming Computers for Schools3EdExec Summit: Going All-In On AI4PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - CTL Introduces 3 New ChromeOS Devices at ISTELive 20255What Is Prisms And How Can I Use It to Teach STEM?
Are Phones Good for Students? By Erik Ofgang last updated 20 April 22 Students are using phones and screens more than ever before and, fortunately, the mental health impact of the devices may be exaggerated.
How to Quiet the Hyperactive Hive Mind in Schools By Michael Gaskell published 10 January 22 School leaders need to identify and quell toxic groupthink that can lead to a hyperactive hive mind that impairs everyone
How to Write in Plain Language for Teaching By Ray Bendici published 21 December 21 Using plain language for school websites and family communication is an effective way to assure understanding, especially when translation is involved
Are Your Parents Safe Enough For You? By Dr. Kecia Ray published 13 December 21 Engaging parents can help head off a problem before it occurs
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.
