As K-12 leadership struggles to retain high-quality teachers, giving educators a voice and choice regarding which EdTech gets adopted is one crucial way to support them. To win back more time for educators to focus on lesson planning or expand what they can get done in a day, K-12 administrators should develop an EdTech selection … Continue reading
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The Educational Trends of 2023 [Highlights]
Staying ahead of the needs of educators and schools means tracking these important educational trends. As schools continue struggling with teacher burnout and attrition, attracting and retaining teachers will be essential to maintaining quality instruction. Currently, Florida ranks number one with the highest teacher shortage. Schools will need to reassess which educational solutions from edtech … Continue reading
Advance STEM Diversity with Culturally Responsive Making
Compared to other minority groups, Indigenous People still participate in STEM at a lower rate. Contributing factors to this participation rate include lack of funding and the traditional way STEM is taught in K-12 schools and colleges. Making STEM education culturally responsive to Indigenous students makes education personalized, relevant, and accessible, which can help promote … Continue reading
Teachers Use Edtech to Invent Open-ended Accessibility Tools
When you think of assistive technology, chances are you’re thinking about specialized technology like speech-to-text software, Braille note-taking devices, and screen magnifiers — tools that serve a specific purpose. Think again. Teachers are using edtech to create homegrown, open-ended accessibility tools for their students and here at Douglas Stewart, Co., we’re loving these teacher-inventors who … Continue reading
5 Tips to Manage Student Anxiety When Returning to the Classroom
66% of students are anxious about returning to school, according to the Recovery Village. During COVID-19, many students adjusted to learning from home and being around their families more often. As the world begins to re-open, psychologists are noticing higher general and separation anxiety rates in children as they return to the classroom. (Child Mind Institute). When you prepare your classroom for in-person learning, it is crucial to cater to students’ increased anxiety and foster a learning environment where they feel safe. Continue reading
Navigating the Digital Human Experience
The digital human experience. What is it? Who builds it? How to we navigate it? What jobs and industries might be created in this new space? In today’s blog we take the first few steps into navigating this experience through an exhibit curated by Matthew Hodge, an Interactive Game Design teacher at CART, an indie game developer, and our guide through this new digital landscape. Continue reading
3 Tips for Using YouTube in Education
Curious about how to use YouTube in your lessons? We have some tips on var connection as part of our #SocialSummer series. Check it out here! Continue reading
4 Tips for Using TikTok in Education
Curious about how to use #Tiktok in your lessons? We have some tips on var connection as part of our #SocialSummer series. Continue reading
3 Ways to Make Summer Learning More Engaging with Social Media
Meet them where they are at This applies to both the content and the platform. Knowing where your students are watching content, and the types of content they like, you can work elements of that into your lessons, and post on the right platform for your audience. Don’t be afraid to remix Instead of always … Continue reading
Five Tips to Teach Black History This Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month in the United States. Now more than ever it is important to be sure that lessons around Black history are culturally responsive, encourage critical thinking, and explore more elements than just slavery and segregation. We have compiled a list of 5 tips here, and highly encourage you to explore the … Continue reading
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