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Gamification tools that increase student engagement
Who out there doesn’t enjoy some form of game? Whether it be watching or playing a sport, a card game, a board game, or video games, most people would say they at least enjoy one. Games are part of many people’s lives–so why not use them to benefit students when teaching? From a 5th grade […]
AI is the key to scaling personalized, one-on-one instruction
K-12 school systems are facing a “perfect storm” of challenges today. The pandemic has put students well behind in their education, with millions of children achieving below grade level in reading and math. The only way to accelerate their learning and get them back on track is to work with each child individually. Yet, at […]
Edtech best practices
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow Are you tackling the durable skills challenge? Heroes at Work: Navajo Prep goes all-in on internet access during pandemic learning
5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction
Over the span of my 22-year career as South Carolina public school educator, I’ve taught in self-contained classrooms and I’ve been in departmentalized settings. Although I love teaching all subjects, I always choose English/language arts and social studies, in part because I love the challenge of engaging young leaners in these important subjects. As a […]
7 things K-12 IT teams can do now to manage OT risks
The education sector continues to get slammed by cyberattacks. Microsoft’s Global Threat Activity Map by Industry shows that, as of June 16, education institutions had been victims of 5.9 million malware attacks within the last 30 days. The rapid shift to distance learning accelerated an already growing trend. Relentless cyber activity, ransomware, and more sophisticated […]
How I use PowerPoint to make learning more engaging
In my role as a 5th grade teacher, I’ve come to believe that one of the best ways to integrate technology into the classroom is to start with the lesson itself. Lessons can be turned digital, and formatted in a PowerPoint. I teach using PowerPoint or Google Slides. These resources are very user friendly for […]
District IT can be secure and still be accessible
Cyberattacks against educational institutions have skyrocketed–and keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority. When it comes to fighting cyberattacks, schools need versatile solutions that update, adapt, and scale to support everyone, in and out of the classroom. In an eSchool News webinar, cybersecurity and school district IT experts share tips […]
The kids are all right online
In this episode of Innovations in Education, Sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: 5 steps to an engaging online elementary program 6 tips to begin an elementary esports program in your school What Tech Should Stay With The “New Normal”
Build ‘beyond the game’ for max esports impact
When we started the Orange County High School Esports League as a pilot program in January 2018, there was a lot of skepticism about bringing esports into schools and into classrooms. Based on successes that included increased student engagement and positive classroom and social developments, we expanded to form NASEF, the nonprofit North America Scholastic […]
5 ways to create a strong math culture in your schools
Picture this: a student enters your classroom, a negative attitude at the ready. They are distant during class, uninterested in engaging with the material, and their beliefs confirmed every time they get a question wrong – “I can’t do math.” How can teachers combat this belief? The culture that schools foster through the messages, beliefs, […]
