Technology: Page 48
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Tech is helping educators identify where students disengage with tests
Aside from providing real-time intervention opportunities, data showing when students are likely to disengage can help educators or vendors craft more engaging tests and boost student success.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Students need better methods for monitoring their progress
Even in the early grades, students can monitor their growth through methods such as checklists and data notebooks.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 24, 2017 -
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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.
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Georgia school's biotech program sets standard for high-tech personalization
Former wildlife biologist and University of Wisconsin lecturer Marc Pedersen leads the award-winning, highly selective program at Paulding County High School in Dallas, GA.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Makerspaces expanding STEM opportunities in rural schools
In many cases, these efforts have also served to benefit the surrounding community, such as with Montana high school students creating air sensors.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Software solutions can streamline school operations, saving time and money
In the future, ERP software may become even more valuable as a predictive tool indicating future maintenance issues, targeting students likely to fall behind, and estimating school population numbers
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Massachusetts consortium's report details state's personalized learning progress
The report is expected to serve as a blueprint to provide districts with more opportunities to share best practices.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2017 -
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How can your school make the most of its E-rate application?
Filing as early as possible and avoiding a slew of common mistakes are among ways to ensure the benefits of the FCC-administered funding are maximized.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Educators call on school leaders to unblock social media in the classroom
Teachers say they are missing out on digital citizenship learning opportunities around using social media responsibly.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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California poll reveals strong support for increased science, computer instruction
Though many respondents had no clue what the Next Generation Science Standards are, in theory they support them.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Highly successful Pennsylvania district not done adjusting its approach
Despite recognition in a variety of areas, North Allegheny School District leaders conducted six months of research to identify ways it could continue to improve.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2017 -
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Recent polls reveal what parents want most from schools
Among the takeaways: A majority of respondents to two of the four polls reveal perceptions of a lack of funding as the biggest problem facing their local schools.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2017 -
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Students gain valuable real-world experience as IT volunteers
A number of districts are building and using student expertise by letting them serve as tech support aides, cutting help desk response times in the process.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 2017 -
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ColumnPre-to-3: Global Read Aloud connects young readers around the world
This second installment of our Pre-to-3 column looks at how young children are connecting with peers across the globe by reading the same books.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 13, 2017 -
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Court rules school out of line in disciplining social media post
A preliminary ruling states that a Pennsylvania high school stepped beyond its authority when it cut a student from the junior varsity cheerleading team.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 12, 2017 -
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Report: Time, planning, support, PD necessary for blended learning success
A survey of teachers in 38 states by the Foundation for Blended and Online Learning and the Evergreen Education Group identifies key takeaways and strategies for implementing blended models.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2017 -
SETDA report details intricacies between states' ed tech purchasing practices
States vary on whether decisions are made at the state or local level, and the report identifies California, Louisiana, Utah and Indiana as leaders.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2017 -
New book argues tech might not always be best for engaging students
The book’s authors are not opposed to technology in the classroom, but they stress that the devices sometimes get in the way of engaging students in learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 11, 2017 -
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Tech used in traditional therapy can boost school counselors' efforts
Text and video chat, apps and online group sessions can help students feel safe, encourage self-monitoring, and keep parents informed of available services.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 11, 2017 -
California demands $2M refund from virtual charters
An audit indicates the schools misused state funds.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 11, 2017 -
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Active learning, projects necessary to boost rural workforces
As traditional blue collar jobs are disrupted by automation, schools must continue innovating to stay ahead of the curve and prepare students — especially in rural districts — for an increasingly tech-driven workforce.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Tech boosts reading scores by double digits in Pennsylvania district
Platforms that target content to students based on their interests can keep them more engaged in their work, boosting critical thinking and advanced vocabulary usage.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Tech certifications for teachers offer considerable benefits to districts
Despite upfront costs for districts, the investments can pay dividends in and out of the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 9, 2017 -
New data reveals parents' school communication preferences
Data from the Speak Up Research Project reveals social media may not be the best way to connect with parents.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Tech is making STEM ed more accessible for special needs students
Differentiated instruction and enhanced communication options are among ways districts can take advantage of new tech capabilities to better serve students with disabilities.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 6, 2017 -
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Can VR be a tool for inspiring empathy in higher ed?
Increasingly, stakeholders across the education spectrum are investing in virtual reality to inspire empathy in students and make campus experiences more accessible.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 6, 2017
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