Technology Integration
Explore new tools and strategies for empowering students to fully participate in a connected, technology-rich society.
There’s a Cell Phone in Your Student’s Head
A 2017 study found that cell phones that were turned off and stashed away silently reasserted themselves—distracting working students anyway.A Student-Centered Model of Blended Learning
When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.Blended Learning Built on Teacher Expertise
An inside look at a teacher-designed instructional model that combines blended learning, student self-pacing, and mastery-based grading.Helping Students With ADHD Stay Organized
Digital portals like Google Classroom and Moodle can benefit students who struggle with organization and executive function.The Beginning of the End of Snow Days
Districts around the U.S. are working out policies and procedures for having kids work at home when inclement weather closes schools.Gaming as a Tool for Narrative Writing
Teachers are leveraging the power of gaming to turn even reluctant student writers into enthusiastic storytellers.5 Apps for Making Movies on Mobile Devices
Every year at Hollywood award shows, we see fantastic movies celebrated for their rich storytelling and dynamic performances. Your students can become moviemakers, too, thanks to some powerful apps for mobile devices. With these tools, your children can take videos and edit their work to make professional quality movies using iOS devices (iPads and iPhones) and Android tablets.15 Characteristics of a 21st-Century Teacher
A teacher reflects on our changing society and how change informs what teaching is like today.Differentiating by Offering Choices
Elementary students have a better chance of showing what they’re learning when they have a choice about how to show it.Tech Buddies: Building Technology Skills Through Peer Teaching
See the learning on both sides when fifth graders teach computer skills to first graders.3 Strategies to Fire Up Hesitant Writers
Young writers often feel blocked by the act of writing itself. Use these ideas to help get their thoughts flowing.Using Video Content to Amplify Learning
New teachers often struggle with finding multiple ways for students to access course content, and video clips can help.How to Teach Internet Safety to Younger Elementary Students
A lesson plan for helping students as young as kindergarten begin to understand how to be safe online.Effective Technology Use in Math Class
Ensuring that the technology we bring into math classes fosters active engagement is key.How to Manage Cell Phones in the Classroom
What is your school and classroom cell phone policy? Read these tips when devising an effective plan for student use of mobile phones of campus.