There would be little point in highlighting the benefits of a blended learning environment, where students — empowered with digital tools and access — take control of their learning, if we did not also acknowledge that digital access at home continues to disadvantage students after school, where they are expected to conduct digitally-enabled homework assignments and projects. So here are some of the best digital access initiatives.

Infographics are powerful, shareable pieces of communication. Learning how they work well, and understanding one’s subject matter in the process is in turn a powerful way for students to appreciate perhaps complex or arcane details. There is no reason to shy away from these important data visualizations, but they should also be approached with care, as simply mimicking their form will not necessarily yield their effect.

The use of VR techniques in classrooms is becoming a more common practice, as Virtual Reality provides meaningful and novel ways to connect with both students and teachers. But despite its many benefits, there are some common misconceptions about virtual reality that keep people from embracing this type of technology. Here are some of the more common ones.