EdTech is pushing the boundaries of what teachers can do to accelerate learning. Choosing new tools to evolve your lessons and better engage students can be mindboggling—the possibilities seem endless. In a new 4-part blog series, we’ll be looking at digital teaching tips for creating dynamic lessons. We’ll also highlight Wacom tablets, a remote-ready tool … Continue reading
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Kids Online Learning Statistics for 2020
Discover the top concerns parents had about education during the 2019-2020 school year to inform how you share student progress moving forward. Continue reading
Cracking the Code: 3 Ways to Participate in Hour of Code
What is Hour Of Code? This December 6-12, educators and students worldwide will be participating in Hour of Code. This yearly event celebrates computer science with an hour of coding to spark interest in coding in tomorrow’s computer programmers. Students of all ages and experience levels with coding can participate, and with over 500 pre-built … Continue reading
Level-Up for the Gaming Industry
Esports is a growing trend in business that K12 schools need to consider as potential job-preparedness efforts. Read this article to see who’s leveling-up in the gaming industry, Continue reading
5 Insights to Rebound from COVID-19 Learning Loss
These 5 insights can inspire ways to accelerate learning this fall and give every student their best chance at academic success. Continue reading
SEL Icebreakers to Alleviate Back-to-School Anxiety
Back-to-School season can be an exciting and anxious time for students. Social and emotional learning (SEL) can help students overcome both the normal fears of school — meeting new people — and the additional stressors caused by COVID-19. Continue reading
Returning to School Safely
With the lack of vaccines for kids under 12 making COVID-19 safety precautions necessary, sending kids back to school this fall for in-person classes can be a little nerve-racking for parents and students alike. Here are 3 actionable steps for a safe—and less stressful—school year. Continue reading
EdTech Trends and Tools for Back-to-School
Whether teaching in-person, remote, or hybrid classes this upcoming school year, all teachers will face the same age-old issue of how to pull students back into learning after a long summer break. Luckily, educators have the latest EdTech trends on their side to drive student engagement.
Engage Students in STEAM in the Classroom and Beyond
Educators worldwide are working to incorporate STEAM education into their classrooms. The most significant distinction between Traditional and STEAM learning is that Traditional Learning is built around memorization and recitation techniques (LinkedIn), while STEAM focuses on boosting creativity through the integration of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM). Why … 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