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Research shows positive learning benefits of gaming
Despite some negatives, researchers have found that video games boost multitasking and learning ability by stimulating the brain's frontal lobe cognitive functioning.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Strengthening teacher-parent strategy can pay dividends
Aside from helping raise student engagement, better communication with parents can offer multiple benefits
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2017 -
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TrendlineSchool 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.
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NRF: 60% of back-to-school shopping money spent on electronics
Amid a rise in BYOD programs in K-12, 45% of parents told the National Retail Federation that they plan to purchase a laptop for their student's use, while 35% plan to buy a tablet.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Sponsored by TurnitinPodcast: The Written Word
The Written Word investigates the integral role that writing plays in our society and examines the unique ways that the written word helps us to gain a greater understanding of the world around us.
Aug. 23, 2017 -
Hands-on learning still provides highest benefits amid rising virtual opportunities
Ensuring that virtual and augmented reality lessons that distort perceptions of the real world are applicable to everyday experiences is a particular challenge for educators to overcome.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2017 -
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Deep DiveESSA rollout offers opportunities to boost tech accessibility
The law aims to offer states more flexibility, and service providers, administrators and advocates are determining how to approach tech accordingly.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Lunch shaming and workforce development: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on public higher ed presidents' salaries and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Neuroscience developments have greatly improved district intervention strategies
Better understanding of how learning works over the past decade has significantly improved the use of technology and new behavioral strategies in RTI and PBIS models.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Low-income families gain greater broadband access under Comcast program
Schools can help make eligible families aware of the program, which includes faster download speeds and mobile access.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Chief technology officers emerging as collaborative leaders of modern districts
The role of CTO or CIO has evolved significantly from simple tech support to playing a major role in identifying high-risk students and implementing data-driven strategies to improve outcomes.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 17, 2017 -
North Carolina's success provides school broadband access roadmap
The state's process and lessons learned are detailed in digiLEARN's new “Strategic Policy Playbook: Driving Innovation In Education for All Students” report.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2017 -
Survey: Most 8th-grade math students rarely use computers in class
States like Maine, however, are reportedly ahead of the curve in helping students use devices as tools to approach math creatively.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Report details SEL benefits of Minecraft
Some 97.7% of teachers surveyed cited problem-solving as the top skill imparted, with creativity, critical thinking and collaboration not far behind.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2017 -
New CBE toolkit shares 10 districts' best practices
The new resource from Digital Promise and Education Elements breaks down scalable implementation strategies into six easy-to-digest categories.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
E-Rate Trends report highlights significant benefits for schools, libraries
The study shows 79% of beneficiaries under the FCC program reporting faster internet as a result.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Is a Spotify approach the future of curriculum?
With personalized learning's rise to popularity has come an increasing interest in cloud-based curriculum-as-a-service approaches.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 10, 2017 -
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The future of many school libraries is anchored to makerspaces
A New Jersey media specialist says makerspaces have changed the face of libraries, and the Future Ready Librarians initiative aims to structure that transformation.
By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 9, 2017 -
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There's more to future libraries than tech
The cosmetic addition of new tech shouldn't overshadow the ongoing importance of librarians' core role, which High Plains Elementary's Karen Connors has embraced using the 4 C's.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Federal commission considers need to stress student privacy in data collection
The Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking is considering possible amendments to regulations around data collection.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Media specialists can play key role in literacy efforts
The changing role of school librarians still finds a need for them to work with educators to overcome roadblocks between students and reading.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2017 -
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Will blockchain change the face of K-12 record storage and tracking?
The technology could simplify the sharing of records with higher ed or across schools when students move, as well as the tracking of professional development credits and progress.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2017 -
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Deep DivePennsylvania superintendent embraces tech tools, resource allocation
Dr. Phillip Martell stresses there are opportunities for any district to upgrade its tech capabilities if it can rely on measurable outcomes and find savings elsewhere.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Ohio superintendent presents a social media model for administrators
Matt Miller is using platforms like Twitter and Facebook to communicate student and program successes to the community, with plans to expand to other platforms.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2017 -
FTC clarifies school responsibilities under COPPA
The agency says that while schools are required to notify parents of students under 13 when commercial businesses or service providers access student information, schools can offer consent in lieu of parents.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 4, 2017 -
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The devices in your school don't matter as much as the approach
Districts should ask why they're considering a digital learning ecosystem, how they can guarantee it supports all students, and what platforms and apps are best suited to accomplish learning goals.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 3, 2017
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