District ed tech audits avoid waste, boost impact

Experts say a closer look helps ensure funds are being used wisely while providing a better understanding of needs and use cases.

By Natalie Gross • Aug. 26, 2019

Strong communication key when implementing ed tech

Experts suggest teacher, student and parent buy-in starts with inclusion in the decision-making process. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 15, 2019

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School Safety and Security

Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.

By K-12 Dive staff

Studies indicate students retain more reading printed text

Digital textbooks save money and natural resources, but experts suggest they may necessitate new approaches to teaching reading skills compared to print.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 14, 2019

'Paperless First Day' attendance recording boosts efficiency

A switch to paper-free attendance recording in Texas' Lamar Consolidated Independent School District is saving time and improving accountability, according to its digital learning director.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 5, 2019

FCC to consider allowing families without WiFi to apply for E-Rate

In response to a Government Accountability Office recommendation, the FCC is collecting data and exploring a possible solution to close the homework gap.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 2, 2019

Change management strategies can make or break ed tech initiatives

A former school administrator suggests timing and training are crucial factors in cultivating a culture where educators are inspired to try new resources.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 1, 2019

Bring physical computing to students with these 3 Raspberry Pi ideas

The simple, low-cost computers lower the barrier to entry for hands-on activities teaching students how computers operate, ed tech experts say.

By Lauren Barack • July 24, 2019

District's tech-savvy summer conference preps teachers for back to school

The iNNovate Conference in Virginia's Newport News Public Schools began with a focus on integrating ed tech into the classroom, but has since evolved to include sessions on student learning experiences.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 24, 2019

NPC 2019: 7 best practices principals picked up from social media

Professional learning networks can provide lessons on improving everything from student voice and parent involvement to encouraging students to read.

By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2019

Making the professional development-student safety connection

A district tech director details five ways to use professional development to improve success rates when implementing student safety platforms.

By Dallas Hicks • July 18, 2019

Civil rights advocates call on Florida to halt student database

The breadth of information to be collected for a school gun violence prevention database, as well as access and security, are being called into question.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 12, 2019

Report: Multiple approaches to media literacy limit efforts to measure outcomes

Some experts, however, note that the wide variety of perspectives on teaching students to develop "healthy skepticism" is a strength in the field. 

By Linda Jacobson • July 11, 2019

E-rate remains critical to school broadband connectivity

Funds For Learning's ninth annual survey of E-rate applicants finds 70% reporting the program's competitive bidding rules are lowering internet service prices, though home connectivity for students remains a challenge.

By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2019

ISTE 2019: 3 ways educators can improve advocacy for district needs

Creating a plan, getting a seat at the table and sharing success stories are key.

By Naaz Modan • July 8, 2019

What can administrators do to bridge the homework gap?

Amid the rise of 1:1 device programs, nearly 18% of U.S. students don’t have home internet access, and 17% lack access to home computers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 8, 2019

Improvement science helps school districts succeed at new initiatives

The way new programming and resources are presented to teachers and staff each school year can determine their success, according to the University of North Alabama's director of teacher education.

By Amelia Harper • July 3, 2019

Computer-based testing offers glimpse into 'rapid guessing' habits

NWEA researchers provide recommendations on when — and when not — to count students' responses.

By Linda Jacobson • July 2, 2019

ISTE 2019: Access, teacher training key to tackling digital divide

Leaders from the Parkland School District in Pennsylvania discuss how they're closing the gap to provide students with "anytime, anywhere learning."

By Naaz Modan • July 1, 2019

ISTE 2019: Teacher of the Year calls for hope, connection in digital age

Administrators and other stakeholders also provided school safety, privacy and digital equity gap insights in sessions throughout the conference's last day.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 27, 2019

ISTE 2019: Tuesday keynotes inspire educators to be 'limitless'

Sessions throughout the day also informed school leaders how to advocate for funding and implored teachers to reclaim agency in professional learning.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 26, 2019

ISTE 2019: Where does computational thinking fit in curriculum? Everywhere

Teaching computational thinking skills doesn't have to come at the expense of a well-rounded education. They can be applied to and found in a number of real-world situations, from music to engineering, presenters said.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2019

ISTE 2019: CTOs return to 'bootcamp', advocating for tech and more

Also, during an opening day keynote, futurist Mike Walsh said educators need not worry about being replaced by artificial intelligence, adding that automation will simply change the profession and require them to embrace new roles.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 25, 2019

IT leaders get creative when pitching new network plans

As schools' broadband needs increase, IT leaders find new approaches to getting school board members to improve networks.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 24, 2019

ISTE 2019: Transforming learning outcomes with a data-driven approach to digital learning

Learn how schools are leveraging data in a meaningful and impactful way from their online applications.

June 20, 2019

STEM students: Arts improved our soft skills

Students speaking recently at an Amazon Web Services event in Washington, D.C., said the humanities improved their communication skills, understanding of ethics and more.

By Lauren Barack • June 19, 2019