How can schools and districts integrate virtual reality field trips into their curriculum in a way that complements learning rather than becoming the main focus? “Virtual field trips are much more than just visiting a place, or exploring the history, may it be in a museum or on the top of Machu Picchu mountain in […]
District leaders and educators can consider a variety of tools to engage young learners, while building problem-solving skills and fostering peer collaboration—at home or at school, says DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth.
Even though the school year is coming to an end, superintendents still have a chance to find budget savings that will help their districts cope with expected cutbacks.
Shannon McClintock Miller, innovation director for Iowa's Van Meter Community School District and a featured speaker for FETC, offers startup tips for districts, and discusses how the successful effort moved from one fifth-grade class to middle and high school classes, too.
Students don't have to wait until schools reopen to start coding. DA guest columnist, veteran educator and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth shares options for districts to consider anytime.
As districts plan how they will deliver extended school year services, they must make these important considerations to ensure IDEA compliance and transparency with parents.
District leaders must work with communities to ensure a safe and equitable education for all learners—and be prepared to make adjustments, says DA guest columnist and retired Tucson USD Assistant Superintendent Eugene Butler Jr.
The call for session and workshop presentations is currently open for submission until Sunday, May 31, at midnight. There are six tracks to meet the needs of all FETC attendees: Administration, Assistive Technology and Special Education, Ed Tech Coaches, Library Media Specialists, Information Technologists, and Educators.
Personalized learning in summer school and an early start to the school year anchor Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's aggressive plan to close coronavirus achievement gaps.
