Op-ed

Why don’t we spend more time teaching math?

English language arts and math are the one-two punch of the elementary school curriculum. Yet the average teaching time spent on these two areas is far from equal and balanced

How IT leaders can start the school year off right

Partnering with the IT team to celebrate achievements, review targets, and address the new year’s goals and expectations are key to success, says Lenny Schad, District Administration’s chief information and innovation officer and technology editor-at-large.

Using a startup mindset in K-12

Schools are experiencing a dramatic shift in how they’re run through the landscape of technology, says guest columnist Matthew X. Joseph, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment in Leicester Public Schools. Enhancing school culture through technology requires a dynamic combination of mindset, behaviors and skills.

DA op-ed: Deeper learning through the power of protocols

Scott McLeod, one of the nation’s leading experts on P-12 school technology leadership issues, explains how districts are using a new protocol to better leverage technology-infused instruction and modernize the student learning experience.

DA op-ed: Lights, camera, learning

K.C. Boyd, library media specialist at Jefferson Middle School Academy and featured speaker at DA’s FETC 2020, tells how she created a wide-ranging, multi-platform social media presence that promotes the school and its programs.

DA op-ed: Fact, opinion or fake news?

How can a student, searching the web to learn something new, know if they have located credible information? Kathy Schrock, a featured speaker at DA's FETC 2020 offers some advice.
Tue Aug 6th, 2019

DA op-ed: Exploring the world through AR/VR

Augmented reality and virtual reality tools enable students to interact with content in ways that traditional tools such as textbooks and videos cannot provide, says STEAM teacher Rachelle Dene Poth.
Tue Aug 6th, 2019

We don’t need another hero

Image is the true blockbuster element of your K-12 leadership brand, says guest columnist Trish Rubin, a marketing instructor at Baruch College in New York and the author of BrandED: Tell Your Story, Build Relationships, and Empower Learning.
Fri Aug 2nd, 2019

DA op-ed: 5 benefits of providing PD on an LMS

The widespread adoption of LMS reflects the growing comfort of educators to use the platform in their instruction. This is good news for schools and districts, as they can use their LMS for student learning and professional development.

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Fri Jul 19th, 2019

DA op-ed: 3 smart (simple) steps to technology integration

When it comes to technology integration, we are often encouraged to transform education and revolutionize the learning process. While well-meaning, it can sometimes overwhelm us to the point that we don’t do anything. A better approach is to embrace the “Keep it simple, stupid” philosophy.
Fri Jul 19th, 2019

DA op-ed: What K-12 leaders should know about 5G technology

5G is the next generation of wireless service. It is designed to keep up with the staggering proliferation of devices needing a mobile internet connection. It will offer faster download speeds and reduced power requirements. Of course, this additional speed and functionality comes with an increased cost.
Tue Jul 16th, 2019