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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 Downtime and Free Play Help Students Learn

By Erik Ofgang published 10 January 22

Incorporating downtime and free play into students' lives is a counterintuitive way to boost learning.

5 Covid Classroom Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Erik Ofgang published 7 January 22

It's human nature to let down our guard in certain situations. However, with Omicron spreading, here are some Covid-related risks to monitor.

5 Best Movies About Teaching

By Sean O'Connell published 6 January 22

Sean O'Connell, the managing editor for Tech & Learning's sister publication CinemaBlend, shares his favorite movies about teaching.

6 Ways to Discuss the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot with Your Students

By Erik Ofgang published 5 January 22

In regard to the Capitol riot, focusing on facts from reliable sources and experiencing historic moments can be teachable moments

What Type of Mask Should Educators Wear?

By Erik Ofgang published 4 January 22

Educators should be wearing better masks, says Dr. Joseph G. Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

5 Tips for Culturally Responsive Teaching

By Erik Ofgang published 4 January 22

Educator Audrey Muhammad shares culturally responsive teaching strategies for educators in any subject

Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12

By Erik Ofgang published 3 January 22

Strict due dates are ingrained in all levels of education but some educators find when they get rid of them there’s less stress and more learning.

Test to Stay: CDC Encourages COVID Prevention Strategy to Keep Students in Class

By Erik Ofgang published 21 December 21

Some school districts across the country have implemented test-to-stay strategies since the beginning of the school year, but the CDC recently gave the mitigation strategy its strongest endorsement yet

Measuring School Growth Instead of Achievement

By Erik Ofgang published 20 December 21

Researchers at St. Louis University’s Policy Research in Missouri Education Center believe growth is a better metric than achievement when assessing schools.

COVID Thaw: How One District is Planning for Post-Pandemic Teaching

By Erik Ofgang published 16 December 21

Peter Griffiths, associate superintendent of Wichita Falls ISD in Texas, shares thoughts on what the future of education might look like as we enter the COVID thaw.