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How to block school security threats now–and in the future
The typical K-12 school system has the same basic security needs as any modern university campus: centralized management and control of security systems and procedures, and a strategy for staying ahead of threats while protecting earlier investments. In both cases, the latest open-architecture Physical Access Control System (PACS) solutions offer an infrastructure that is flexible, […]
Future techniques for schools to use today
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:• What’s so great about online teaching?• Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide• Tips, Tools and Solutions for Safe, Accessible, and Easy to Manage IT
How 7 educators are accelerating summer learning
The pandemic has augmented concerns about learning loss, leading many schools and districts to examine their summer learning programs and help students strengthen progress in various academic areas. Here’s how seven educators are tackling summer learning in fun and engaging ways for their students. Accelerating Learning Through Fun At Brooklyn Preschool of Science, our six-week […]
Is your district’s IT safe and accessible?
Cyberattacks against educational institutions have skyrocketed–and keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority. 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 on how to implement the Microsoft […]
4 tools to help students build post-COVID research skills
As an educator with 21 years of experience in teaching and learning, I have had the opportunity to work with students of differing abilities and learning backgrounds. During a typical school year, meeting the varied needs of my students makes for an extremely rewarding, but challenging job. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded the needs […]
4 engaging strategies that promote student SEL
In 2020, the World Economic Forum released a list of the most sought-after skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Among them were a number of surprising entries such as creativity, coordinating with others, emotional intelligence, and service orientation. At least, they were surprising if you weren’t an educator. For those of us who spent the […]
Adopting new student support systems
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:• 3 “keepers” from teaching in a pandemic• 3 ways families can support students’ learning at home• Tips, tools and solutions for safe, accessible, and easy-to-manage IT
How to address mental health needs in youth sports
Numerous studies have shown the lifelong importance of exercise and playing sports for young children. Physically active children are often happier children. Children involved in team sports develop lifelong friendships and develop a work ethic that stays with them through adulthood. But sometimes, the pressures of performing can have negative impacts on children. Challenges arise when sports […]
What’s so great about online teaching?
Had I been asked what I thought about online teaching two years ago, I would probably have given you quite an earful of the many known shortcomings of virtual teaching modalities, including the challenges to student engagement and community building. Ask me now and my answer could not be more different. Amid the latest push […]
Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide
As thousands of educators, entrepreneurs, and investors gathered at the recent ASU+GSV Summit, a growing number recognized both the need and opportunity for educational innovation in developing countries, particularly for the over 250 million children who lack access to schools. But many of the solutions proffered still focus on internet-based solutions. Glaringly missing from the […]
