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Ed-tech survey: Competency-based education

Conversation around competency-based education seems to be heating up in K-12, as more and more schools look for ways to personalize learning and better...

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Last chance! Vote for the Educators’ Choice Content Award

More than 2,000 educators have voted for the 2014 SmartBrief Educators’ Choice Content Award winners! Cast your vote by Dec. 10! SmartBlog on Education...

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3 tips to bolster expansion of school-support programs

After school — as well as many in-school support programs — often face a critical challenge early on in their development: How can schools...

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SmartBrief announces winners of the 1st annual Educators’ Choice Content Awards

Two original content pieces about the Maker Movement struck a chord with SmartBrief readers this year.  Our readers voted and chose two winners for...

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How to boost gender diversity in STEM

Diversity has long been an issue in technology. Less than 30% of tech jobs are held by women, and that number is even smaller...

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Tech Showcase Roundup: ASU GSV 2016

This year’s ASU GSV Summit, held in San Diego, California, brought together entrepreneurs, ed-tech providers, policy makers, and leaders from leaders from education and...

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Tech Showcase: February roundup

The ed-tech market welcomed a slew of new products, solutions and offerings this month. If you missed our TCEA 2016 product roundup, you can...

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Tech Tip: Coding to Play

Coding has been the hot topic in education and STEM conversations for the past year. I have paid attention to the extent that I...

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How students with ADD, ADHD can benefit from technology

Students with attention-deficit disorder face unique challenges. Here, education expert Barbara Dianis offers ideas for how tech tools can help better support to these...

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Tech Showcase: January roundup

2016 got off to a fast start in education technology. Here’s a look at products, services and offerings profiled this month in SmartBrief on...

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Tech Tip roundup: using YAMM, effective instructional technology specialists, getting educators to ‘let go’, and Web tools for student engagement

Every Tuesday SmartBrief on EdTech runs Tech Tips, a column featuring suggestions and recommendations from school technologists and tech-using educators. This month, we are...

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Tech Showcase: Safety device tops reader picks

Physical security remains a top-of-mind priority for educators, according to the results of this month’s Tech Showcase picks. ACT, a safety device designed to...

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Assessment-driven instruction

This post is sponsored by Curriculum Associates. With the right assessment approach, teachers can assess less while still gaining critical insight into each student’s...

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Tips for getting connected

October is Connected Educator Month. Stay tuned throughout the month for advice from your peers about connected teaching and learning. In this blog post,...

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Tech Showcase: Library of Congress online conference, LMS checklist among top picks

Ed-tech providers continue to churn out new resources for learning and instruction. October’s Tech Showcase was a mixed bag of products and services, from...

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Embracing the school that’s never closed

October is Connected Educator Month. Stay tuned throughout the month for advice from your peers about connected teaching and learning. David Haglund, deputy superintendent...

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Survey: Social, cultural barriers discourage STEM pursuits among girls, minorities

***** Are corporations and associations doing enough to help build an inclusive workforce? Join us October 23 to hear a panel of STEM experts...

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Career help, 3D printer contest top September Product Showcase

September was a busy month as schools got back to the business of the classroom and ed-tech providers released a number of new solutions...

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Camp memories

This letter appears in our new publication SmartReport on ISTE2015. ***** I loved summer camp when I was a kid. Every July, my folks...

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Free assessment prep platform, OER Web site lead August Product Showcase

It’s back-to-school time! Educators were busy this month getting back to the business of the classroom. Ed-tech providers were also in full swing, releasing...

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Reconfiguring the 5-year plan: Right-now strategies for schools

This story appears in SmartBrief’s digital publication, SmartReport on ISTE 2015. To see more features, tips and our Tech Showcase, download it now. In...

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Level the playing field

Veteran journalist and documentary filmmaker Soledad O’Brien tells how technology can help overcome barriers and close achievement gaps. “Education is the next civil rights,”...

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K-12 educators want a mature LMS

***** Help us lead the discussion on overhauling the learning management system. Please vote to have our session “LMS: Extreme Makeover” added to the...

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Vote for our session at SXSWedu 2016: “LMS: Extreme Makeover”

Recently we asked if the term “learning management system” was due for a makeover. We think it is. And we’re teaming with the Software...

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From the mouths of babes

When it comes to using technology in the classroom, teachers “have to be open-minded” and willing to take risks, said Moananui Blankenfeld, a senior...

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Ed-tech product roundup: July, ISTE 2015

Nearly 16,000 educators from around the world gathered in Philadelphia earlier this month for ISTE 2015. Attendees crowded the exhibit hall floor to test...

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Is “LMS” in need of an extreme makeover?

Learning management systems do not look like they did five or 10 years ago. The evolving nature of LMS has created a range of...

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Tech Tip: 5 elements of the connected classroom

Leading connected classrooms has become the rallying cry in many schools. There is a desire for all students to learn by interacting with people,...

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Experts offer keys for building a collaborative environment

Security, simplifying the user experience and improving the IT and end user relationship were among the top themes discussed at IMCCA’s “UCC Summit 2015:...

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Ed-tech product roundup: June

Summer’s in full swing and ed-tech organizations have been busy releasing a slew of new offerings. Take a look at what SmartBrief on EdTech...

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Siege! A game-based learning unit for NGSS standards

SmartBlog on Education is shining a light on education technology innovations during May, exploring the latest products and tools and the hottest trends in...

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Ed-tech product roundup: May

This month’s SmartBrief on EdTech Product Showcase roundup is running today due to the Memorial Day holiday. As the school year winds down, a...

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Using next generation assessments to personalize learning, drive instruction

SmartBlog on Education is shining a light on education technology innovations during May, exploring the latest products and tools and the hottest trends in...

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Meet the 2015 SIIA CODiE award winners

Members of the education technology community turned out Tuesday night for the 2015 CODiE Awards ceremony, presented by the Software & Information Industry Association...

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Ed-tech product roundup: April

It’s budget and buying season for many schools and districts. April reflected this with several new product releases for the classroom. Here’s what SmartBrief...

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Going back to the drawing board

Mobile devices are taking education back to square one, according to Mark Riley, instructional technology coordinator for the College of Health Sciences and Professions...

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Cyberschools: Tips for launching a local program

Imagine an opportunity for you to meet the needs of your school district’s families who desire a cyberschool learning environment without sending the family...

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Ed-tech product roundup: March

Every Monday, SmartBrief on EdTech features Product Showcase, a section highlighting new products and services designed to support teaching and learning. We’ve pulled all...

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Creating a connected teaching and learning environment

As information and communication technologies become necessary tools for teaching and learning, schools are looking for solutions that create consistent teaching and learning experiences...

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How social media supports professor-student mentorship

With the evolution of social media, professors and students are now able to forge a lifetime of mentorship and friendship — if they do...

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Moving from professional development to personalized learning

I’m a believer in the following statement: “Development is something that happens to you; learning is something that you make happen.” And, if like...