Key points: Blended learning is not a new instructional approach, but it became more mainstream during and after the COVID pandemic, when educators and students elected to keep parts of entirely-online learning they favored during pandemic learning. Here are some facts, trends, and advantages you may not know about blended learning–also known as hybrid learning: …
Key points: We need to manage and control our emotions better–and by better, I mean by not managing and controlling, but by utilizing and exercising them. “I need to control my emotions” is oft-spoken self-talk that we may hear ourselves saying as we reflect on our actions. Or occasionally we may have someone suggest that …
North Carolina — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by tapping into their natural curiosity and desire to learn. For the first time this May, the Discovery Education Awards recognized U.S. districts, …
Key points: Technology and education go hand-in-hand nowadays, which means it’s more important than ever before to ensure tech is used purposefully within the classroom. With students and educators each accessing 40+ tech tools each year, there’s a real risk of getting lost in the technology at the expense of developing critical soft skills like …
Key points: The majority of K-12 edtech leaders say they believe AI can benefit education, and roughly one-third have a general AI initiative–but cybersecurity remains at the top of their priority lists, according to the 2024 State of Edtech District Leadership report from CoSN. The annual survey, now in its eleventh year, gives school district leaders and …
Key points: I live in the state of Michigan, which means that a large chunk of the year is dominated by cold, dreary weather. I’ve noticed that my students tend to lack energy during these months. There’s a kind of blanket lethargy that spreads across the classroom and makes it difficult for them to engage …
Funds For Learning, the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. The survey enables applicants to provide confidential feedback about essential aspects of the federal E-rate program, which can help shape its future direction. Funds For Learning submits responses directly to the FCC. E-rate applicants are …
Key points: We continue to read headlines about how artificial intelligence (AI) can substantially increase labor productivity across the global economy, creating both time and informational efficiencies. Yet there seems to be an argument about where and how this can revolutionize the world of education. As districts become increasingly more data driven, we need to accept that …
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Chief, a brand of Legrand | AV, today announced the launch of the Fit™ Mobile Cart for interactive displays. Engineered for adaptability and designed to redefine collaboration, this mobile cart sets a new standard in flexibility and functionality for corporate, educational, and diverse professional environments. “The Fit Mobile Cart is designed …
Key points: A new commission comprising policymakers, education leaders, business leaders, and education stakeholders from 16 states is tackling AI’s role in education from kindergarten through postsecondary programs, focusing on AI skill readiness and policy development. The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Commission on Artificial Intelligence in Education is chaired by South Carolina Gov. Henry …
