Chief Technology Officer and FETC speaker Marlo Gaddis discusses how students need to be taught how to use tech or a digital divide will persist even if everyone has a device.
Student bullying in schools is increasing, despite district leaders creating anti-bullying programs to address the problem. And when schools fail to address bullying, lawsuits and even parental fines could result.
Teachers have seen an instant jump in engagement when students are given large-print books. Students want to read longer, feel less nervous about reading and comprehend more of the details.
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.
The fascination with digital books appears to have leveled off, so schools across the country are focusing on physical books, particularly for younger kids. Plus, an increasing number of parents want to build a home library to give children easier access to books.
Using blended learning resources and online games to teach elementary literacy and math helps engage students, accelerate learning and provide data insights to guide instruction. Finding these high-quality digital resources can be difficult and costly. Education.com is announcing a low introductory price for whole school and district implementations.
North Bend School District's e-portfolio initiative showcases skills for success, including digital-age literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication and high productivity.
