Instructional technology

How to create a perfect training spot for esports

A successful arena must include good technology, be highly transformable, take into account the behavior of esports fans, and be suitable for a variety of events.

How strict are your cellphone rules? Here’s what other districts allow

Are cellphones allowed in your school's classrooms or hallways? If you answered "yes" to the first part of the question, you're in a dwindling minority of K-12 leaders. How strict are your cellphone rules? Here's what other districts are doing

School cellphone rules: Why they’re such a difficult call for districts

Is it possible to let students carry their cellphones and also prevent distractions and disruptions? Not everyone agrees.

How Rio Rancho schools support equitable learning with instructional audio

Most schools buy microphones and speakers for classrooms. We’ve taken things one step further and built amplification systems directly into the DNA of our new schools.

Do the pros of banning cellphones in school outweigh the cons?

Administrators should expect pushback and concerns about school climate when restricting students' use of cell phones.

Watching ed-tech innovators: How to help students seize the future

Developing a student-centered mindset and measuring skills such as creativity and self-regulation are the keys to transforming schools.

Top 40 ed-tech tools: How many are your classrooms using?

Google's digital learning platforms remain immensely popular but other products are gaining ground on the top 40 ed-tech tools.

4 questions to help you identify “tech-able” moments

How do you thoughtfully and strategically bring digital tools to your classroom? As a professional development facilitator, it’s top of mind.

Watching ed-tech innovators: What new skills are they helping students develop?

New technological skills teachers have developed are a big source of ed-tech innovator Andre Daughty's optimism for the 2022-23 school year.

Online schooling helps students feel confident about their futures

Should schools continue to utilize virtual learning? That's the question districts are trying to answer. However, the solution isn't so clear-cut as the reviews are incredibly mixed.

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