Teachers Love 4-Day School Weeks. Do They Work? By Erik Ofgang published 8 August 22 Four-day school weeks are increasingly being offered as a way to recruit teachers, but the research is mixed on the advantages and disadvantages of the schedule.
Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12 By Erik Ofgang last updated 3 August 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.
Biden-Harris Tutoring Initiative: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang published 3 August 22 Researchers support the Biden-Harris administration’s recent tutoring initiative but warn there are potential road bumps to successfully ramping up tutoring nationwide.
Getting Your College Degree in Prison By Erik Ofgang published 1 August 22 The Second Chance Pell pilot program has permitted more than 28,000 students in prison to access Pell Grants in order to pursue higher education while imprisoned. The program will soon expand to all incarcerated individuals.
NASA’s 6 Top Tools for Teaching About the James Webb Space Telescope By Erik Ofgang last updated 1 August 22 NASA has a wealth of resources for educators looking to use the James Webb Space Telescope to teach STEM.
Teaching About the James Webb Space Telescope By Erik Ofgang last updated 1 August 22 The James Webb Space Telescope provides lots of opportunities for teachers to engage and inspire their students.
Crossing the Mastery Gap By Dr. Kecia Ray published 27 July 22 To improve mastery, increasing the intentionality and continuity of certain best practices will undoubtedly impact overall student success
6 Ways to Promote Empathy & Flexibility in Online Class By Erik Ofgang published 25 July 22 Instructional designer Holly Owens offers tips for ways to prioritize empathy, flexibility, and ultimately, student success in online classes.
How to Discuss Eco-Anxiety with Students By Ray Bendici published 25 July 22 Many students are experiencing eco-anxiety as they witness the effects of climate change
Why Silver Bullet Solutions Persist in Education By Erik Ofgang published 21 July 22 The quick-fix solutions promised by silver bullet interventions can distract from the more localized and complicated solutions schools really need, say experts.
The Benefits of International Esports for Students By Erik Ofgang last updated 19 July 22 Students who participate in international esports compete with their peers in other countries, learn about different cultures, and develop leadership skills
The Virtual Office Hours Learning Curve By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 18 July 22 Offering virtual office hours may not be your first choice, but it can be effective for everyone if approached properly
The Time to Obligate ESSER Funds is Now By Susan Gentz published 18 July 22 Millions in ESSER funds need to be obligated by schools and districts before the rapidly approaching deadline of September 30
The State of the Digital Divide By Erik Ofgang published 15 July 22 Despite progress closing the digital divide, millions of students remain on the wrong side of it. Advocates say the solution is more funding that includes digital knowledge education.
Managing Teacher Email By Erik Ofgang published 13 July 22 Managing teacher email more efficiently: advice from online teaching professionals and an etiquette expert
Tech & Learning Launches “Best for Back to School” Contest By TL Editors last updated 25 July 22 This annual contest recognizes outstanding education products that support effective teaching and learning as teachers and students head back to school
Studying Slavery’s Legacy in Education By Erik Ofgang published 11 July 22 The Universities Studying Slavery consortium has brought together nearly 100 colleges and universities in the U.S. and internationally, along with a handful of private K-12 schools.
7 Things to Know About Being An Online Teacher By Erik Ofgang last updated 14 July 22 Online teachers should be open to learning new technology and be excited to provide individualized feedback to students.
Teaching Financial Literacy By Erik Ofgang last updated 6 July 22 More states are adopting financial literacy requirements for students. Here are tips for teaching the topic.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22 For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.
