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Why lifelong learning matters for K-12 students

December 7, 2022February 10, 2020 by Laura Ascione

A computer keyboard displays the a key titled lifelong learning.

In an ever-changing global workforce, today's students are developing skills to make them productive members of tomorrow's workforce. Perhaps one of the most important skills they'll learn is…

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Six things I learned bringing online learning to international schools

January 28, 2020January 24, 2020 by Tracy Arnold

This graduation cap and globe illustrates how online learning can be global.

For the last 15 years, I’ve been introducing schools all around the world to the value of online learning. It started at the Colegio Internacional de Caracas in…

Coding and Robotics

Coding and robotics programs are engaging learners worldwide

December 7, 2022December 10, 2019 by Lynne Schrum and Sandi Sumerfield

Schools across the globe are making an effort to embed coding and robotics skills and programs into core learning like this Lego Mindstorms boy coding.

On a visit to a class in Sitka, Alaska, we watched second grade students gain incredible experiences in computer science skills. The teacher, Cindy Duncan, believes in teaching…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Teach Strats launches Digital & Mobile Learning Guide

January 25, 2023November 1, 2019 by Laura Ascione

We are excited to bring you the latest in the Teach Strats Guides series. Teach Strats Guides are full of ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

3 key parts of a K-12 coding or robotics program

February 18, 2021October 4, 2019 by Dennis Pierce

Implementing a coding or robotics program can be challenging--here are key elements that can make the process easier, illustrated by these students working on a robotic arm.

K-12 teachers and administrators have been listening to policy makers and industry leaders warn of the need for computer science instruction, such as a coding or robotics program,…

Digital Equity

7 things supporting broadband best practices

January 21, 2020May 27, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A new report can help school leaders support broadband best practices.

State leadership can have a powerful impact on broadband best practices in K-12 schools--and a new report highlights success stories and strong policies supporting broadband connectivity.State K-12 Broadband…

District Management

How to instill an entrepreneurial mindset district-wide

January 24, 2019January 21, 2019 by Chris Funk

Instill an entrepreneurial mindset throughout your district

As the superintendent of a large urban high school district, I have the opportunity to help identify and implement innovative programs that help prepare our students for success.

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Pernille Ripp

November 16, 2018November 12, 2018 by Patrick Larkin

This week’s #BloggerMondays share is the wonderful blog of Pernille Ripp, creator of The Global Read Aloud and a relentless advocate for creating environments that instill a passion for…

STEM & STEAM

Inspiring students to become global problem solvers

August 29, 2018 by Edgar Ochoa

Last year, my district—Roosevelt (AZ) School District—was asked by Arizona State University’s (ASU) department of innovation and entrepreneurship to pilot a new educational program for middle school students.…

eClassroom News

5 tips for getting over your #edtech fears to engage and empower students

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 by Rayna Freedman

I have been lucky. I was on a computer at a young age, playing Math Blaster or Oregon Trail until my eyelids grew heavy and I had to…

eClassroom News

The New Librarian: How to set up a Global Citizens program

August 15, 2018August 13, 2018 by Margaret Cole

At Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, “show and tell” has an inspiring twist. Instead of sharing an interesting rock or a favorite toy, they are sharing messages…

STEM & STEAM

How to get students interested in STEM

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 by Erika Angle

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are not just important topics for school children—they are essential to our culture. These fields help the environment, revolutionize healthcare, innovate our…

District Management

CoSN 2018 Annual Conference and Global Symposium

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 by Keith Krueger

For three days in March (12-15), almost 1,000 edtech leaders will descend on Washington, DC to connect, learn, network, and share solutions. Starting with an international focus, CoSN/UNESCO…

21st Century Skills

How to bring global learning to your classroom

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 by Susan Tate

The sun was high overhead as we stood in the open, slowly baking in the hundred- degree heat, which was abnormally hot for late October, even by southern…

District Management

New partnership to promote the 16 Habits of Mind

October 2, 2017 by Teach Strats Staff

ASCD, in partnership with Wonder Media, presents a series of animations based on the renowned 16 Habits of Mind developed by Dr. Art Costa and Bena Kallick of…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Student: How a virtual education prepared me for higher ed

January 25, 2023September 22, 2017 by Kinneret Katz

For home-schooled students like me, the process of earning a high school diploma is a bit more complicated than it is for “traditional” pupils. Those complications extend into…

Innovative Teaching

What education inspiration looks like on a global basis

January 25, 2023August 23, 2017 by Charles Sosnik

The Imagine Cup competition, and competitions like it, are so inspiring. This year’s competition, though large and very well done, is only a small representation of the vast…

Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

February 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge offers young inventors the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be mentored by a 3M Scientist ... Read more

Digital Learning

In the marketplace: Schools expect digital learning budgets to increase

January 25, 2023January 6, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology's near-constant…

STEM & STEAM

Students discover the power of coding

December 6, 2016 by ESchool Media Contributors

Got Code? This week students across the Rowland Unified School District, along with their families, are continuing their exploration of computer coding and programming by participating in Computer…

STEM & STEAM

Kick off your Hour of Code with Minecraft’s help

December 2, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Just in time for Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code, Microsoft Corp. and Code.org have unveiled the Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a coding tutorial…

News

Digital e-Learning program allows innovative district to open the world to students

November 28, 2016 by Abi Mandelbaum

Boone County School District is offering digital world language learning to 10,500 students—half of its student population. With help from Rosetta Stone’s language learning solutions, Boone County Schools…

Coding and Robotics

In the marketplace: A cross-curricular contest, free coding access, and more

January 25, 2023November 16, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology's near-constant…

Teaching Trends

Who are the educators driving flipped learning?

January 25, 2023September 28, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Educators searching for flipped learning inspiration can now find it in a list of 100 people who are innovating and ... Read more

Ancillary

Kensington launches new cases for Chromebooks, iPads

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Kensington, a worldwide provider of desktop productivity and mobility solutions for IT, business and home office professionals, has released three ... Read more

Edtech Trends

The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind

January 25, 2023August 26, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting news and thought-provoking developments from the past week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here, though,…

News

S.C. districts access digital literacy tools for free

September 18, 2018August 25, 2016 by Laura Ascione

To empower students in school districts across South Carolina with digital literacy skills, Learning.com announced the Palmetto Digital Literacy Program (PDLP), in partnership with the South Carolina Education…

Teaching Trends

Cricket Media, Smithsonian launch 2016 Global Folklorist Challenge

August 9, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Cricket Media, a next-generation global learning company, announced the launch of its 3rd Annual Global Folklorist Challenge in partnership with ... Read more

Teaching Trends

College Choice releases 2016 rankings for best business schools in the world

August 9, 2016 by Laura Ascione

College Choice, which focuses on college and university rankings and resources, has published its 2016 rankings for the Best Business ... Read more

Teaching & Learning

5 tips for using live video in the classroom

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 by JT Ripton

Let’s face it — we live in a very visually oriented society. Visual media is a great way to communicate, ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Florida Virtual School migrates to Brightspace

August 4, 2016August 2, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Florida Virtual School (FLVS), a statewide public school district in the state of Florida and international provider of education products ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Brightspace Excellence Awards highlight innovation in online learning

July 26, 2016 by Laura Ascione

This year’s Brightspace Excellence Awards, announced at FUSION 2016 by global learning technology provider D2L, recognized the promise of online learning and its ability to connect more and…

District Management

Pearson Realize course content now works with any LMS

June 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

earson announced a new iteration of its main content delivery system for K-12 schools that will allow them to experience learning, assessment and data applications seamlessly, saving thousands…

21st Century Skills

First-ever Israel EdTech Summit brings a global reach

June 10, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

Debut event featured ed-tech entrepreneurs, educators, and more The first-ever Istrael EdTech Summit has just wrapped, bringing together a decidedly ... Read more

Curriculum

3 major ways to boost basic data literacy in K-16

May 20, 2016May 20, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new report outlines the need for K-16 students to develop key data literacy skills Focusing on three specific areas ... Read more

District Management

Certiport announces CERTIFIED 2016 Educator Conference

February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, a test delivery solution provider for the global workforce and academic markets, announced the CERTIFIED 2016 Educator Conference, a conference dedicated to helping…

IT Management

Edsby making cloud service available on Microsoft Azure

February 2, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Edsby, a cloud-based learning management system for K-12 school districts that connects teachers, parents and students using modern technologies, will soon be available on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft's hyperscale,…

News

These are the 5 most in-demand K-12 languages

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Foreign language skills are increasingly important for students to have as they enter college or the workforce, and technology-based programs have made learning new languages easier for students.…

District Management

Teachers want larger role in ed-tech decisions

January 7, 2016January 6, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

More teachers want to play an increased role in ed-tech decision-making, according to a survey of more than 4,300 teachers by TES Global in partnership with the Jefferson…

District Management

Where is our obsession with testing leading us?

February 12, 2015 by By Robert Sun

A look at global STEM powerhouses, particularly those in Asia, show that high-stakes testing doesn’t always mean successful students, and it certainly doesn't mean these models are repeatable…

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