Curriculum & Instruction

Why educators need to change their ed-tech message

As schools add new technology and turn increasingly to online learning, educators will need to fine-tune messaging to parents about screen time—because “engagement” no longer serves as the sole reason for ed tech adoptions.

Why principal turnover is alarming education experts

Even before the coronavirus outbreak and online learning ratcheted up the pressure on school leaders, growing turnover rates among K-12 principals was causing concern.

Exploring together in the virtual learning space

DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth shares online resources for educators that not only connect students to specific content, but give them the opportunity to discover and pursue their interests.

Digital Curriculum in the New Era of Distance Learning: What Really Matters?

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How to help students remember expectations during virtual events

Shannon McClintock Miller, innovation director for Iowa's Van Meter Community School District and a featured speaker for FETC, helps educators empower their digital citizens for end-of-year events and day-to-day connections.

5 tools for adding AR/VR to remote learning

Immersive tech tools can engage students in any class—from STEAM to foreign languages—and help them retain concepts, says DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth.

New report offers recommendations for reopening schools

New Chiefs for Change/Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy report provides expert analysis of research and offers recommendations for reopening K-12 schools.

Why IT leaders must keep a close watch on ed-tech app activity

Student data privacy laws still apply when a district transitions to remote learning, and keeping track of data becomes more difficult when students and staff access everything remotely, says DA guest columnist Charlie Sander.

How educators can prioritize self-care now

Taking care of ourselves cannot take a back seat, say DA guest columnists Christine Ravesi-Weinstein and Matthew X. Joseph, who is also a featured speaker for FETC. They share five self-care strategies for educators, from educators, including staying connected and leading with heart.

Decision striking Wisconsin’s ‘Safer at Home’ order won’t affect school closures

A Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that overturned most provisions in the “Safer at Home” order issued by the state's Department of Health Services in April 2020 will not require students to return to the classroom just yet.

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