Virtual ASL Interpreters: 5 Tips for Using Technology to Improve Accessibility By Erik Ofgang published 20 October 22 Live streaming virtual ASL interpreters can help schools overcome a shortage in ASL educators. Here are some best practices.
What is Juji and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 19 October 22 Juji is an artificially intelligent chatbot system designed to help engage students and guide them, freeing up teacher time.
Using Data to Inform Teaching & Change School Culture By Erik Ofgang published 18 October 22 Barrington School District 220 leaders gathered data from students and staff during the pandemic to ensure the spirit of innovation and change would continue.
What is Shape Collage and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 17 October 22 Shape Collage make collage creation easy for use by teachers and students.
Supporting Student & Teacher Well-Being By Matthew X. Joseph published 17 October 22 Good student and teacher well-being supports engaging and effective learning
Free Fact-Checking Sites for Students and Teachers By Diana Restifo published 14 October 22 Fact-checking sites for students to research reports, papers, and more
Dungeons & Dragons: 5 Reasons to Teach With It By Erik Ofgang published 13 October 22 The classic role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons is undergoing a renaissance and many say the game’s effectiveness as a teaching tool is almost, well, magical.
What is Roblox and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 12 October 22 Roblox is a multiplayer building and exploring game that could help students in education.
School Ransomware Attacks: 5 Tips to Prevent & Survive By Erik Ofgang published 11 October 22 Lessons learned after a district fell victim to a ransomware attack, from Brad Stewart the chief technology officer at Lufkin ISD
Creating a Culture to Support Student Voice & Choice By Matthew X. Joseph published 11 October 22 Encouraging student voice and choice helps foster a more engaging learning environment
What is Classcraft and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 7 October 22 Classcraft gamifies the social and emotional needs of students with a hint of adventure for extra fun.
What Is a Metaversity? What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang published 6 October 22 A metaversity may be part of the next wave of Metaverse-education. Here’s what you need to know.
What is Genially and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 5 October 22 Genially is a presentation tool that gets interactive to be more engaging than the competition.
Using Telepresence Robots in School By Erik Ofgang published 4 October 22 Telepresence robots can bring students who cannot attend school into the classroom in a more immersive manner than video conferencing.
What is Flexudy and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 3 October 22 Flexudy is an AI-powered tool for quiz, study and course assistance – but does it work?
Student Tech Teams: 5 Tips for Having Students Work and Learn on the Job By Erik Ofgang published 3 October 22 Members of student tech teams provide their districts with much-needed tech assistance and gain valuable real-world experience in the process.
Using King Charles and the British Monarchy to Teach U.S.-U.K. Relations By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 3 October 22 The death of Queen Elizabeth and the coronation of King Charles can be a great teaching opportunity
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? By Erik Ofgang published 30 September 22 The Universal Design for Learning framework seeks to engage all students with accessible, relevant, and meaningful learning.
8 Efficiency Tools for School Administrators By Matthew X. Joseph published 29 September 22 Apps, software, and more to improve efficiency so admins can work smarter not harder
Motivating Students with Digital Badges By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 28 September 22 Using digital badges to reward and engage students
