Cybersecurity CTE programs on the rise

The push comes amid a skills shortage projected to hit 3.5 million unfilled jobs in the high-demand sector over the next three years.

By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2018

When form follows function in classroom design, the learning ramps up

Curiosity corners, caves, groves and huddles are a few features of 21st century learning spaces.

By Christina Vercelletto • July 13, 2018

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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

Hanging with the chimpanzees, and poolside with penguins

Webcams and tech tools help students get up close with wildlife.

By Lauren Barack • July 11, 2018

Tech can help young students learn to not fear mistakes

Using digital portfolios in the primary grades opens up new ways to teach math.

By Lauren Barack • July 11, 2018

Makerspaces don't need expensive tech to be successful

Teachers at the recent 2018 ISTE conference shared advice on winning students over by focusing on the core purpose of such spaces: inspiring curiosity in how things work. 

By Christina Vercelletto • July 9, 2018

Weighing the benefits of game-based technology in schools

The decision to gamify a curriculum may lie in the answer to most things — moderation.

By Lauren Barack • July 6, 2018

Online classes give students a digital edge

As online learning options grow, students exposed to digital classes may have an advantage.

By Lauren Barack • July 3, 2018

5 cool ed tech tools we saw at ISTE 2018

Robots for STEM and autism, increasingly interoperable platforms and more to keep an eye on.

By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2018

Nonprofit updates popular digital citizenship materials

As digital tools change, so too must the way educators teach children how to be safe online.

By Lauren Barack • July 2, 2018

School, district tech specialists talk challenges, strategies at ISTE 2018

How can technology coaches get teachers on board with new initiatives or manage burnout in their roles?

By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2018

Bringing career readiness skills into the school day

Administrators should consider offering ways to master work skills throughout the K-12 educational experience.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Tuesday at ISTE 2018: 'Tech Rabbi' inspires, ISTE U announced, educators 'Ditch the Textbook'

The K-12 IT mega-gathering rolled into its second day with a GM partnership around artificial intelligence and more.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018

CTOs go to 'boot camp' at ISTE 2018

State and district technology leaders discuss best practices for those in their roles during a Monday afternoon panel.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018

Monday at ISTE 2018: Neuroscience, ed leader standards and student data privacy

Couldn't make it to Chicago? We've got you covered with a rundown of some of the most interesting events and announcements from this year's show.

By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018

Study: 82% of teachers believe tech enhances learning

A MidAmerica Nazarene University survey of 1,000 teachers with at least five years in the classroom also found smartphones are largely seen as a "persistent" source of disruptions.

By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2018

How rural districts can expand students' learning horizons

Online classes can bring specialized subjects to small schools.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

Makerspaces necessitate greater mindfulness of gender bias in STEM

All students are makers, and educators are well-positioned to encourage that line of thinking.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

As cloud apps grow in popularity, security must remain at the forefront

In adopting Software as a Service apps, administrators must ask vendors to address their concerns upfront, research vendors' policies and refrain from using common passwords.

By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2018

Georgia district finds it takes a village to leverage ed tech

Fayette County Public Schools implemented a three-step strategy to help teachers boost students’ math scores, aiming to identify problem areas and smoothly integrate the tech to address them.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 15, 2018

Is microcredentialing the answer to equipping teachers with tech skills?

Microcredentials provide an opportunity to personalize PD for teachers, who can then build the specific skills they need the most.

By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2018

Computers can add distance to flipped classrooms

A veteran biology teacher suggests having students not only comment on each other’s posts, but add notes that “move the conversation forward."

By Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018

Busier schedules necessitate rethinking parent communication strategies

With most parents working, tech is an increasingly critical component of engagement.

By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2018

Digital citizenship efforts must be multi-tiered to be effective

A Kansas district's tech chief sees safety, savvy and socialization as equally important components of effectively preparing students to engage online.

By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2018

Competitions, experiments a focus in inspiring low-income students to embrace STEM

Partnerships with non-profits, such as Genesys Works, are also creating part-time or school-holiday internships where students shadow tech workers to gain insight into available jobs.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 8, 2018

School libraries transforming to stay relevant in digital age

Administrators who wonder if their school librarians can evolve in the digital landscape may need only to spend time with them. Most have already done it. 

By Christina Vercelletto • June 7, 2018