Instructional technology

6 things to know about virtual internships post-COVID

Virtual internships are poised to outlast the disruptions of COVID because they give businesses access to a much broader pool of candidates particularly underrepresented students.

How Rhode Island is revving up computer science participation

Participation in AP computer science classes in Rhode Island has increased 17-fold since 2016 as educators implement and refine the state's CS standards

State of K-12 report reveals 6 key themes for future of learning

Instructure's annual report highlights the importance of teachers, engagement, equity and technology.

Ed-tech equity: Leaders confront 10 COVID-era IT concerns

'Lack of IT staffing reached a boiling point' during COVID is among the key findings in a survey of ed-tech and IT leadership in 400 school systems.

3 ways to turbocharge K-12 computer science

Building a pipeline of computer science teachers is one of the biggest steps school leaders can take to accelerate coding, programming and related subjects in their districts, one expert says.

How Arkansas jumped ahead on K-12 computer science

Arkansas developed one of the nation's first set of early grades computer science standards and requires middle school students to take an introduction to coding course.

#FETCchat: Engage, empower and amplify every voice

The #FETCchat hashtag is the key on Twitter to a weekly professional learning network of ed-tech educators sharing ideas on accelerating learning.

Why students should learn computer science early and often

Computer science must begin in kindergarten because it's not too many years later when students decide if they are "techies," Stephen King says.

Virtual White House field trip expands access to U.S. capital

Nw virtual White House field trip featuring First Lady Jill Biden provides access to the U.S. nation's capital to students who can't travel due to COVID or lack of resources. 

5 key strategies for tracking ed-tech’s impact

How administrators can strike a balance between letting teachers experiment and ensuring new digital tools are high-quality, cost-effective and secure.

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