School Resiliency: Not as Simple as Remote vs. In-Person Classes By Erik Ofgang published 9 May 22 A new study found that schools had great variation in student math scores that couldn’t be explained by in-person vs. remote school alone
Growth Mindset: 4 Ways to Implement It In Class By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 22 Growth mindset works for specific students in specific instances but educators should be careful when implementing it, says David S. Yeager of the University of Texas at Austin.
The Superintendent Shuffle By Dr. Kecia Ray published 5 May 22 Finding a qualified school superintendent is a major challenge for school districts, now more than ever
Does Growth Mindset Work? By Erik Ofgang last updated 6 May 22 Does growth mindset really help students? The research has shown yes and no.
4 Things to Know About Montessori Schools Today By Erik Ofgang published 27 April 22 Developed in the early 1900s the Montessori method is gaining popularity today yet continues to be misunderstood.
Providing Professional Learning for Classroom Technology Implementation on a Large Scale By Sascha Zuger published 25 April 22 Cristin Kennedy, Director of Instructional Technology for Cobb County Schools in Georgia, was recently recognized for leading the way on technology implementation
How Robots Can Clean Schools and Help Ease Staff Shortages By Erik Ofgang last updated 25 April 22 Robots are playing an increasing role in facilities work at schools, which can boost efficiency and help ease staffing issues.
5 Tips for IT Leadership From an Award-Winning Director of Technology By Erik Ofgang last updated 22 April 22 Innovative Leader Award winner Robert C. Sidford shares IT leadership advice, from focusing on fixing 80 percent of the problem to recognizing your own weaknesses.
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.
Transforming Learning Spaces in Virtual Environments By Sascha Zuger published 19 April 22 Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards (Georgia): Most Innovative Learning Spaces
What Does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Look Like in Practice? By Christine Weiser published 18 April 22 At the CoSN conference in Nashville, school district administrators gathered for the first annual meeting of “The Network” to discuss what DEI looks like in practice in their districts - and what more work needs to be done.
5 Tips for Educators From The Superintendent of the Year By Erik Ofgang published 18 April 22 Superintendent of the Year Curtis Cain advises educators to keep alive the spirit of innovation that emerged during the pandemic and to remember how important the work they do is.
Mindfulness Training Shows Promise for Teachers in New Study By Erik Ofgang published 14 April 22 A randomized control trial found teachers who received mindfulness training had less job-related stress and anxiety
Creating a College AI Incubator By Erik Ofgang published 12 April 22 Habib Matar, lead instructor of the new AI incubator lab at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, shares advice for starting an AI lab at a university.
How to Teach the Ukraine Crisis to Students Ages 8-14 By Andrea Barbalich published 8 April 22 Explaining current events in Ukraine to students
Innovative Online Success at Putnam County Schools By Erik Ofgang published 6 April 22 Sam Brooks broke receiving records as a Division I football player, now he heads an influential online program that offers a celebrated personal finance class and emphasizes individualized learning.
Esports, Equity, and Innovation Explored at the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in California By Christine Weiser last updated 8 April 22 Tech & Learning’s Leadership Summit covered a wide variety of topics, from esports to data privacy, and recognized the winners of the California Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards
This Award-Winning ESOL Teacher Wrote a Book With Her Students By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 22 Dr. Claudia Martinez, who wrote a book with her students at North Tattnall Middle School in Georgia, recently received the award for Best Example of Teacher & Student Well-Being at Tech & Learning’s Innovative Leader Awards in Atlanta.
VR in Education: Potential and Barriers for Effective Use By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 22 Children’s use of virtual reality (VR) seemed to increase during lockdown but was most effective when incorporated with supporting materials that contextualized the VR experience.
Celebrating Innovation at the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in Atlanta By Matthew X. Joseph published 1 April 22 District leaders gathered in Atlanta to collaborate, innovate, and grow their professional learning networks.
