Schools are returning to more normal routines, but that doesn't mean the effective, tech-enabled habits adopted earlier in the pandemic need to be left behind.
The fact that educators around the world know the story of a small Wisconsin school system of 825 students speaks to the power of communication. Or rather, the power of Joe Sanfelippo's deep commitment to telling his district's story.
Students and teachers in dozens of districts, many in the Northeast, will spend days to weeks on remote learning to start 2022 due to the latest COVID wave.
Educational technology, both online and in the classroom, went into overdrive during COVID and its presence will grow in new ways regardless of the trajectory of the pandemic.
One of the most important aspects of using technology in schools is responsible and secure management: ensuring devices are protected from viruses, malware, and other threats.
One teen allegedly brought a gun to school in South Florida while seven students were arrested in one Texas city by police investigating threats against schools.
Technology has opened the door to more insight. With more in-depth data, educators can be more informed about their students and communicate successes and concerns with parents.
High school is too late to start comprehensive career exploration, given the ever-evolving needs of the workforce. That's why middle schools are now focusing on project-based learning, maker spaces and new electives.
