March 4, 2021
326

Foster student agency with these online tools

Teachers
If in kindergarten and primary school all textbooks have at least one picture or diagram on almost every page, in senior years of high school and then in college,...
March 2, 2021
997

4 Ways to promote collaboration in digital spaces

Teachers
If in kindergarten and primary school all textbooks have at least one picture or diagram on almost every page, in senior years of high school and then in college,...
February 25, 2021
715

Actionable advice for school leaders on how to create an effective teacher training program

School Management
If in kindergarten and primary school all textbooks have at least one picture or diagram on almost every page, in senior years of high school and then in college,...
February 23, 2021
763

5 More principles of effective instruction adapted for online teaching

E-learning
If in kindergarten and primary school all textbooks have at least one picture or diagram on almost every page, in senior years of high school and then in college,...
February 18, 2021
1401

6 Ways to support spatial reasoning skills online

E-learning
If in kindergarten and primary school all textbooks have at least one picture or diagram on almost every page, in senior years of high school and then in college,...
visual learning elements
October 3, 2017
4027
by Livia B

A call for more visual learning elements in schools

Teachers

If in kindergarten and primary school all textbooks have at least one picture or diagram on almost every page, in senior years of high school and then in college, visual elements in textbooks and other learning materials become a rarity. That’s a shame, because students learn better when they can visualize new concepts. A picture may not be worth exactly a thousand words, but it’s definitely worth more than one.

tracking student progress
September 28, 2017
12175
by Susannah Holz

What works for tracking student progress in online learning

E-learning

While grades remain an important indicator on how well your students are understanding the coursework, there are a myriad of other tools and techniques that will give you even more insight into their progress. Automation, analytics and interactive engagement are available from a variety of assessment tools online, offering more meaningful insights into the learning progress of students.

video and the 4 Cs
September 26, 2017
3731
by Susannah Holz

How to use video to teach the 4Cs of education

Teachers

The 4Cs are a wonderful mnemonic that help teachers keep their eyes on the greater goal of educating children and young people that are able to think for themselves, and who can clearly communicate their needs and ideas. Video is a medium that students understand and for the most part love working with – they are surrounded by it daily. It is therefore a great way to develop the 4Cs in an engaging and effective way.

montessori education
September 21, 2017
3576
by Graham Glass

Could technology ever be part of Montessori education?

Parents

Children today are surrounded by technology, just like they are surrounded by nature. Therefore, why shouldn’t technology be integrated into the incredibly successful method of education that is Montessori? If technology is part of our children’s world, why should it be overlooked in their learning process?

blended learning educational norm
September 19, 2017
4530
by Livia B

Why blended learning will become an educational norm

E-learning

Blended learning — or the art of mixing face-to-face instruction in the classroom with ed-tech — is on the path of becoming a real norm in education. Technological tools developed especially for the education market, along with the future demand for online literacy are the two foundation stones of this path.

maker movement
September 14, 2017
4149
by Susannah Holz

Teaching makers: unraveling the maker movement

Teachers

Teachers have been puzzling out how to make practical their lessons for eons: making rocket ships from matchsticks, paper mâché solar systems, cabinets in Woodshop and Beef Wellington in Home Ec. So, it is with mild bemusement – I’m sure – that many teachers observe the breathless passion with which so many millennials talk about the Maker Movement.

myths about online education
September 12, 2017
3678
by Livia B

The two big letters that shape up K-12 education: AI

K-12

The big promise AI brings into the realm of K-12 education is that of personalized learning. Artificially intelligent technology is still developing, but it definitely opens the door to tremendous possibilities. Lifelong learning companions could become real thanks to it.

copyright for online lessons
September 7, 2017
6321
by Susannah Holz

What every teacher must know about copyright for online lessons

E-learning

Retaining and protecting the rights of content owners is not only an important principle in keeping the internet a safe and vibrant place for original creation and content, but teaching students the importance of attribution is a critical lesson in the boundary between research and plagiarism. No good digital citizen should randomly and freely use online content and often trample over copyright.

challenges of mobile learning
September 5, 2017
13448
by Livia B

The challenges of mobile learning in the classroom and how to overcome them

E-learning

Students having access to a mobile device to use in and outside of class — their own or a school provided device — is now the norm rather than the exception. However, this frenzied adoption of mobile devices within learning has presented many new challenges for education leaders. Teachers need all the support if they are to overcome these challenges and to redefine the role mobile devices play in the classroom.

August 31, 2017
9224
by Susannah Holz

How to achieve ed-tech integration using the SAMR Model

E-learning

Grasping the distinction between blended learning and tech integration is critical for teachers in the process of enhancing their lessons and classroom. You can gain insight on your own level of tech integration by using the SAMR Model. The model defines four different stages of technology use in the learning process, helping those on their path to building a blended classroom environment, or, to use a gaming analogy, to level up.

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