Technology Integration
Explore new tools and strategies for empowering students to fully participate in a connected, technology-rich society.
Professional Development That’s Relevant Now
In the midst of a pandemic, staff needs for professional development are different. Here are some ideas for delivering PD that’s on the mark.
10 Ways to Harness the Power of the Chat Function
Digital conversations are a good way to connect with students learning at home—and they can serve as a useful artifact of learning.127
Boosting Student Motivation in World Language Classes This Year
Avoiding lectures in favor of games and lessons that emphasize culture can help remote students stay engaged.158
Enduring Practices From Remote Teaching
After a yearlong crash course in digital tools and remote teaching, a teacher reflects on what will stick in her brick-and-mortar classroom.2.3k
Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?
Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?69.3k
8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom
Educators share their best synchronous and asynchronous strategies to boost student participation during online learning.40k
10 Teacher Picks for Best Tech Tools
Teachers and administrators from pre-K through 12th grade named these tools their top picks for this year and beyond.9.2k
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.18.3k
Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement
Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.29.4k
Hybrid Teaching Strategies for Elementary Classrooms
Some adaptations for hybrid classrooms, like digital manipulatives and instructional videos—will be worth keeping when all students are back in the room.3.8k
What Teachers in China Have Learned in the Past Month
An American whose classroom in Beijing is now online shares what she and her team have learned since the coronavirus hit, just as U.S. teachers make the same shift.42.2k
Takeaways From Distance Learning
An instructional coach makes the case that “business as usual” will not be the right path once students return to traditional classrooms.5.3k
Students With Limited Verbal Capabilities Can Thrive in Inclusive Classrooms
With the right support, students who cannot rely on natural speech to communicate can do well in integrated classrooms.1.9kA 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.53.3k
A Focus on Relationships When Students Aren’t Together
Building a strong classroom community is possible even during students’ asynchronous work time.3.5k