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Tech & Cybersecurity

DATV: How esports are leveling up in K-12 education

Here’s a roundup of the latest esports coverage in District Administration—from how K-12 districts are supplying tech essentials and diversifying esports to the announcement of LRP Media Group’s new Academic Esports Conference and Expo, to be held October 19-21, 2020.

How big school districts are diving into esports

Dallas ISD administrators saw a surge in students participating in extracurricular activities when esports programs launched at 64 schools.

Shaking up the status quo of learning and engagement

Kasey Bell, the CEO and Digital Learning Coach at Shake Up Learning, will be presenting at FETC 2020 in Miami. Bell is a former middle school teacher and self-proclaimed “middle […]

Keeping up with the fast-moving world of assistive technology

Special education tech expert and FETC 2020 presenter Kindy Segovia discusses developments including new coaching models and efforts to increase the number of tools available inside classrooms.

Why schools should monitor what students do online

Using tech to identify potential threats or safety concerns early is a key component of the school safety plan at West Rusk County Consolidated ISD in Texas, says Technology Director Cody Walker, a DA guest columnist.

High school gamers get taste of big time at Full Sail’s Fortress

Florida student-athletes enjoy camaraderie and 'Good Game' playing in Super Smash Brothers esports tournament at Full Sail University's iconic Fortress.
Fri Dec 6th, 2019

Changing education: Artificial Intelligence mobile robot

The Artificial Intelligence K-12 program in Pennsylvania’s Montour School District not only teaches students about AI, it also allows them to interact with robots to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, says Justin Aglio, DA guest columnist and FETC featured speaker.
Fri Dec 6th, 2019

In the spotlight: Lori Menning, Cooperative Educational Service Agency, Wisconsin

An FETC featured speaker, Menning discusses her advocacy for language learners and her teacher coaching work in this Q&A.
Fri Dec 6th, 2019

Cybersecurity—what is your district’s story?

While the number of cyber incidents is on the rise, there is still a portion of school leadership who believe they are somehow less of a target and therefore don’t have to spend as much time and resources on cybersecurity as the “big” districts.  That is not true.
Thu Dec 5th, 2019

Are you following these K-12 thought leaders?

Here are seven K-12 thought leaders who discuss digital learning, diversity, global collaboration and other topics on their blogs and Twitter feeds.
Thu Dec 5th, 2019

Innovation Days

DA guest columnist and FETC featured speaker Josh Stumpenhorst explains how Innovation Days at school drive student learning with choice and autonomy.
Mon Dec 2nd, 2019