Following the trend of gamifying instruction, districts are now using training programs that allow users to score points, move up levels and earn other digital rewards.
Lexia Learning has released the Lexia PowerUp Literacy app for iPads. It is now available in the App Store. PowerUp is designed to enhance core English language arts instruction for struggling and non-proficient readers in grades six and above.
The New School Rules: 6 Vital Practices for Thriving and Responsive Schools Corwin Administrators can learn organizational and management strategies in this book about pursuing education reform. The New School Rules describes effective ways to build team trust and to lead faculty without micromanaging. Authors talk about positive decision-making practices and discuss the importance of […]
This year, District Administration’s Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products features selections from more than 1,500 nominations that range from cutting-edge student information systems and cloud-based security to innovative gamification software and state-of-the-art classroom projectors. Administrators and school leaders nationwide have shared feedback on a wealth of education resources to help their K12 peers find the […]
Many districts teach formal keyboarding instruction as early as second grade—a shift that requires new approaches to a skill that was once taught only in high school. Today's software feature gamification, captivating graphics and extensive reporting components. Many districts teach formal keyboarding instruction as early as second grade—a shift that requires new approaches to a skill […]
From testing problem-solving skills in the survivalist block-building adventure Minecraft to reinforcing science concepts in SimCityEDU, educators are integrating games in the classroom at an increasingly rapid rate. Game-Based Learning occurs when students play a game with defined learning outcomes. In this special section, District Administration analyzes exactly what qualifies as Game-Based Learning, and identifies […]
