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“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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“When are we ever going to use this?” When I was a teacher, this was a question I heard almost daily. I would imagine...
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....
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...
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...
San Francisco last week offered none of its characteristic weather features — fog, cool air, misty breezes. The skies were clear and the air...
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...
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...
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,...
SmartBrief Education has been on the ground at #ISTE2014 in Atlanta. Here’s a look — via Storify — at some of our real-time insights...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An emphasis on preparing students for college and the workforce has put a spotlight on skills in computer science and programming as well as...
Today marks the first day of Connected Educator Month. SmartBlog on Education will be bringing you content throughout the month to celebrate CEM. Sheryl...
October is Connected Educator Month. SmartBlog on Education will be bringing you content throughout the month to celebrate CEM. Over the past several years...
This post is sponsored by Insight Education Group. Students need great teachers. But given the heightened expectations and challenges presented by new standards and...
Connected Educator Month was established in 2012 as a way for educators to participate in professional development activities and grow their personal learning networks....
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...
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...
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...
This post is sponsored by Insight Education Group. This blog series explores new ways classroom video technology can accelerate educator growth – and compelling...
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...
This post is sponsored by Insight Education Group. In parts one and two of this blog series, we discussed not only the challenges that...
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...
Every Monday, SmartBrief on EdTech features Product Showcase, a section highlighting new products and services designed to support teaching and learning. Starting this month,...
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...
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...
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...
After school — as well as many in-school support programs — often face a critical challenge early on in their development: How can schools...
Two original content pieces about the Maker Movement struck a chord with SmartBrief readers this year. Our readers voted and chose two winners for...
Diversity has long been an issue in technology. Less than 30% of tech jobs are held by women, and that number is even smaller...
The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy are shifting the writing instruction landscape, articulating rigorous new expectations and emphasizing newly redefined...
I have a confession: I am not a “maker” in the conventional sense. I have no idea how to program in Arduino, no desire...
SmartBlog on Education recently interviewed Liz Brooke, vice president of education and research, Lexia Learning, about the role of student data in education. Learn...
In a high-school art room, I watched a student working at an easel. When I asked about her progress, she explained that she was...
This post is sponsored by The Council for Economic Education. When it comes to money matters, American teens are just barely average, according to...
Think fast: What is the purpose of education? Ask any group of people — including any group of educators — and you’re likely to...
After nearly a decade working with 400 schools — from high schools to community colleges — to help train and develop the next generation...