Non-fungible tokens are creating buzz in the tech world and could play a role in education, says a teacher and students who are using NFTs. In this podcast, a high-school teacher and student explain how they used NFTs - which allow for creation of a one-of-a-kind digital file that is authenticated -- as a form…
One of the changes brought about by the pandemic is a greater emphasis on remote education during teacher training, says Jennifer Krawec, University of Miami. Colleges and universities across the country are training future teachers to incorporate digital tools into the classroom, create virtual lesson materials and use videoconferencing software, so they are prepared to…
An asset-based approach to math at Santa Fe Public Schools in New Mexico includes a summer program with a game focus, asking students to transport themselves to the 1600s for challenges such as negotiating bargains on spices and avoiding pirates. The "fate or fortune" exercises aim to align with algebra I standards and boost accelerated…
The diorama has long been a staple in schools, asserts Matthew Joseph, a school and district leader. In this article, Joseph shares five technology tools, including Flipgrid and Seesaw, that can help breathe new life into dioramas.
The MacKillop Institute’s Reframing Learning and Teaching Environments (ReLATE) is a research and evidence informed model supporting schools and making a difference. Create the preconditions for improved teaching, learning and wellbeing.
In a digital society threatened by various disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, lifelong learning attitudes have become even more crucial in fostering the resilience and adaptation of youngsters., writes Andreas Schleicher, OECD.
In less than 20 minutes each, these six TEDx Talks explore topics like chronic exhaustion, cultural identity, and emotional intelligence, among others.
School leaders should practice patience as part of decision-making, asserts Fred Ende, director of curriculum and instructional Services for Putnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. In this blog post, Ende shares three strategies to encourage patience before taking action, including taking a night to "sleep on it."
The academic unit of the nonprofit Cyber Innovation Center, Cyber.org, this week released what it says is a first-of-its-kind road map for K-12 cybersecurity learning. The main components of the optional standards are computing systems, digital citizenship and security.
Without reliable access to the internet and devices like laptops or cell phones, college students probably aren’t going to succeed in online learning. But there may be another, less tangible factor that’s also required: confidence.