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When are we ever going to use this?

“When are we ever going to use this?” When I was a teacher, this was a question I heard almost daily. I would imagine...

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How are schools meeting the needs of the whole child?

There are many factors involved in a child’s ability and availability to learn, some of which lie outside the realm of traditional academic ability....

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Editor’s Choice Content Award: April

SmartBlog on Education’s monthly content award recognizes content written by educators, for educators that inspires readers to engage, innovate and discuss. SmartBrief Education editors...

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Who do our students consider the audience?

We all agree that creating social learning environments where students learn from one another is beneficial. Creative teachers plan for this, advocates of problem-based...

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EdTech industry forecast: Takeaways from #SIIAEd14

San Francisco last week offered none of its characteristic weather features — fog, cool air, misty breezes. The skies were clear and the air...

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Retrospective: EdTech use during the school year

Reflecting on the 2013-14 school year, SmartBrief on EdTech polled readers to explore how well technology was used to improve outcomes in student learning...

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Editor’s Choice Content Award: May

SmartBlog on Education’s monthly content award recognizes content written by educators, for educators that inspires readers to engage, innovate and discuss. SmartBrief Education editors...

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5 takeaways from #EdCampUSA

Nearly 100 educators and thought leaders flocked to the U.S. Department of Education headquarters June 6 to join #EdcampUSA, an “unconference” led by educators,...

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Storify: SmartBrief Education at #ISTE2014

SmartBrief Education has been on the ground at #ISTE2014 in Atlanta. Here’s a look — via Storify — at some of our real-time insights...

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7 takeaways from #ISTE2014

ISTE 2014 broke records this year, with more than 16,000 people registering for the event, and nearly a half million tweets using the #iste2014...

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EdTech survey: Technology and higher education

SmartBrief on EdTech recently polled readers to discern how well they feel today’s schools are using technology to prepare students for college and careers,...

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The power of “blend” in blended learning

I tend to be one of those educational risk takers. As a K-12 administrator, I loved nothing more than to visit classrooms where there...

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Integrating game-based learning into the school year

Research is verifying what many teachers know: Well-designed digital games in the classroom increase student engagement, learning and retention. They improve students’ on-task time...

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How are schools using 3 tech-based learning approaches in the new school year?

SmartBrief on EdTech last week polled readers about a few top tech-based approaches to learning that have been making news in education. Our goal...

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Q-and-A: Overhauling E-Rate

This post is sponsored by Funds for Learning. In July, the Federal Communications Commission unveiled a number of changes to E-Rate, the connectivity program...

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Survey: Computer science, STEM skills in schools

An emphasis on preparing students for college and the workforce has put a spotlight on skills in computer science and programming as well as...

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Connected Educator Month: Free PD everyday in October

Today marks the first day of Connected Educator Month. SmartBlog on Education will be bringing you content throughout the month to celebrate CEM. Sheryl...

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Connecting with school stakeholders

October is Connected Educator Month. SmartBlog on Education will be bringing you content throughout the month to celebrate CEM. Over the past several years...

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Video in teacher observation: Are we ready?

This post is sponsored by Insight Education Group. Students need great teachers. But given the heightened expectations and challenges presented by new standards and...

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EdTech survey: Connecting educators

Connected Educator Month was established in 2012 as a way for educators to participate in professional development activities and grow their personal learning networks....

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Student engagement in the 21st century blended learning classroom

This post is sponsored by Curriculum Associates. Blended learning has gained momentum in K-12, as a growing number of schools move to adopt this...

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Why #Internet4Schools matters

Personalized learning. One-to-one implementation. Bring your own device initiatives. All of these, when combined with high-quality instructional practice, can systemically change a classroom learning...

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What school leaders see in video for observation and evaluation

This post is sponsored by Insight Education Group. This blog series explores new ways classroom video technology can accelerate educator growth – and compelling...

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Changing the landscape of teacher development with video

This post is sponsored by Teaching Channel. Video is quickly gaining ground in K-12 as an effective way to improve teacher development. In this...

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Accelerating teacher growth: How one district is doing it with video

This post is sponsored by Insight Education Group. In parts one and two of this blog series, we discussed not only the challenges that...

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7 takeaways from ConnectED to the Future

On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 110 of the nation’s top superintendents, U.S. Department of Education officials and representatives from a myriad of organizations, convened at...

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Ed-tech product roundup: November

Every Monday, SmartBrief on EdTech features Product Showcase, a section highlighting new products and services designed to support teaching and learning. Starting this month,...

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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...