Brain-friendly schools support different learning styles, promote active involvement, incorporate multimedia, recognize the impact of environmental factors such as noise and lighting, build connections to the world outside the classroom, and encourage community accessibility and involvement.
Closing school buildings accelerated one rural school district's journey toward student-driven learning and digital equity in online instruction that is designed to prepare students for post-graduation success.
Teens feeling isolated by stay-at-home orders use new and old tech to stay connected; parents praise school leaders' coronavirus response, but see equity gaps.
Giving student gamers guidance and advice during the pandemic and alone times, even while they're playing, can be a strong force in mitigating potential toxicity.
DA guest columnist Cameron Shaw credits educator dedication and the quick implementation of communication tools for Dawson ISD's successful response to COVID-19. He is technology director of the Central Texas district.
The school nurse's role has evolved as confirmed cases of the virus have grown and more districts have closed schools and shifted to distance learning. Here's how school nurses are maintaining contact with students with health conditions in a time of social distancing.
Shannon McClintock Miller, innovation director of instructional technology and library media for Iowa's Van Meter Community School District and a featured speaker for FETC®, shows how free e-books are a fun way to improve vocabulary and comprehension during school closures.
Shannon McClintock Miller, innovation director for Iowa's Van Meter Community School District and a featured speaker for FETC, discusses how to share library resources and online literacy opportunities in a virtual library for teachers, learners and families.
Students and teachers from Salamanca City School district, an FETC STEM Excellence Award finalist for 2020, are using 3D printing technology to help ease shortages of protective gear for doctors, nurses and first responders.
