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.
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.
This Q&A with Rachel Bodoin, blended learning specialist from Springfield Public Schools in Missouri, addresses how successful implementation of edtech requires a shift in culture and ongoing support for educators.
In Virginia, students at one urban elementary school now practice mindfulness breathing techniques during morning announcements to settle themselves for the learning day ahead. After a one-year pilot, students improved attendance, test scores and behavior, so leaders at Roanoke City Public Schools will expand the program. The mindfulness techniques will be introduced at four more […]
With an estimated two-thirds of educational software underutilized, administrators need to ensure software use is effective and to avoid purchases that don't meet school needs.
Recent shootings on school campuses and at other public venues have renewed the discussion on what is the best way for schools to protect their students and staff. Every day, parents send their children to school, trusting that they will return home safe and sound at the end of the school day. Safety and security measures at school must always be discussed, addressed and acted upon in a comprehensive fashion.
More children from low-income households are going to college than ever. Unfortunately, that’s not the whole story. While we celebrate higher college enrollment rates, we often ignore what happens to students from underserved backgrounds once they get there—a combination of pressures that can cause them to become discouraged, to abandon their dreams, and to drop out at […]
