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Hey teachers–what is your ‘why?’
More than half of the teachers in the US are seriously considering leaving the profession earlier than planned. A number of factors have led to this, including Covid-19 learning interruptions, lack of resources and support for teachers, and more. Right now, teachers are also experiencing burnout at an all-time high. This has shown to impact […]
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In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformationDigital Safety for Students: Keeping Student Data Private and Access Secure
Modern students need modern librarians
When you think of a school librarian, what comes to mind? Is it shelving, stamping, and shushing? That’s the stereotype you’re probably most familiar with. Librarians are so much more than this, though. We’re the keepers of the information, the resource kids use to explore new lands through the turning of pages – but our […]
Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss
Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition” become a buzzword in education. Some educators are obsessed with it. Others say it’s just a minor hack for memorizing vocabulary. So what’s “the tea?” In fact, spaced repetition is the key to all learning of […]
Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students
Educators who use technology as part of their teaching practice report that they are more aware of their students’ individual needs (61 percent) and more likely to be leveraging technology purposely to tailor learning for their students (61 percent), according to results from a national survey from education nonprofit Gradient Learning. What’s more, teachers using […]
5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformation
Technology’s role has been elevated to an integral strategic function in today’s school districts. But getting everyone to understand the value of digital transformation can be challenging and test the persuasion and people skills of even the most seasoned IT leaders. Here are some strategies IT teams can use to help build a supportive culture […]
5 tools every school tech director should use
Teaching methods have changed dramatically over the last few years, leading to numerous electronic resources entering the classroom. This makes school IT a formidable challenge—security experts have to juggle budget constraints with heavy traffic on the network due to a huge number of connected devices. There is no stopping the use of technology to enhance […]
Secure network access led to successful learning initiatives for this eSN Hero Awards winner
One of three eSN K-12 Hero Awards winners, Daniel Olivas was nominated by Identity Automation and was selected as a winner for his strategic thinking and leadership in critical district IT and IT security initiatives. The pandemic has accelerated the transition to remote and hybrid learning, and it made school districts the number one target […]
3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning
The federal E-rate program continues to provide expanded access to technology, including edtech tools, digital learning resources, and high-speed internet access, to schools, according to an annual report that takes stock of the program’s progress. The findings come from E-rate compliance services firm Funds For Learning‘s 12th annual E-rate Trends Report. The report is designed […]
Why universal screening is a more equitable identifier of gifted and talented students
School districts have historically relied on a referral-based process to identify students for gifted and talented programming. This means that teachers or parents nominate their students to take selected achievement and/or cognitive aptitude tests, frequently used as a screener for gifted and talented placement. Unfortunately, relying on referrals alone results in overly homogenous gifted and […]
