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How to maximize your investment http://ow.ly/GyIE30kQ8t2

Got STEM funding? Here’s how to use it Schools lack the resources they need to properly offer coding education to students. So it’s not surprising that U.S. employers have only been able to fill 10 percent of available computer science …

Top tech trends in schools and districts http://ow.ly/Npdo30kQ8sY

Is your district on track with these classroom tech trends? Although they’re touted as game-changers for classroom learning, virtual reality and augmented reality have yet to catch on in schools, according to a new survey of 1,500 teachers. The Kah…

How to get started with podcasts for you and your students http://ow.ly/uCgp30kQ8sW

Great podcast episodes for students and teachers There are lots of teachers who love listening to podcasts and want to share that passion with their students. But many aren’t sure how to justify using podcasts in the classroom. That’s how I got s…

Use the summer to find new things to try in your classroom next year -- Here are 25 to start with http://ow.ly/mfQo30kQ8sU

25 things to try in your classroom next year As schools across the country close for summer, teachers are, understandably, breathing a sigh of relief. But the learning doesn’t stop just because students leave classrooms. Summer is on…

True or False? 5 modern education myths debunked http://ow.ly/NnE630kQ8sP

5 modern education myths debunked In the industrial setting, Industry 4.0 is a term that analysts use to describe the automation and data exchange that are used in manufacturing technologies, and this involves modern concepts like …

What to look for when reviewing your security practives - Ensure your data is safe http://ow.ly/8IAi30kQ8sL

Beware: Your SIS might not be protecting student data When FERPA was signed into law by President Gerald Ford in 1974, “accessibility” meant “the key to the filing cabinet,” and an “information request” was either an in-person conversation or a bundle…

Do you posess the skills to be a Future Ready Librarian? Find out now http://ow.ly/aUi130kQ8sD

Are you a Future Ready Librarian? For 20 years, I was a teacher librarian and worked in elementary, middle, and high school libraries. In 2012, I was selected as Washington State Teacher of the Year. And for the last five years, I’…

Librarian and specialist shares best practices for turning and exciting technology into a powerful teaching tool http://ow.ly/dh1F30kQ8sH

Are you an AR innovator? My library is not quiet. As much as I can, I strive to have my students engaged and excited about learning and exploring new things. One of those new things is augmented reality (AR). Recently, …

Using clues from Maslow's hierarchy, we can build a strong, safe foundation for students to take risks and grow http://ow.ly/dYni30kQ8sz

Can we design learning environments geared for maximum motivation? What can we learn from human psychology about designing learning environments geared for maximum motivation? Let’s start by identifying core human motivations using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human N…

Learn how to help students find their voice and become tomorrow's movers and shakers http://ow.ly/goPw30kQ8st

3 ways to promote grit via literacy instruction J.K. Rowling. Bill Gates. Oprah Winfrey. These are no doubt names that most students recognize as successful. But what often goes overlooked is the perseverance needed to achieve success, and that …

How to help prepare students to be productive, contributing global citizens http://ow.ly/4DdP30kQ8sw

7 steps to success in work and life for all students As educators, we have a responsibility to all students to not only help them achieve academically, but to also prepare them for life as productive, contributing, global citizens. For our studen…

8 compelling reasons for merging art and math instruction http://ow.ly/UPy130kQ8sl

8 reasons why we should combine art + math With declining U.S. student math scores, our schools would be wise to adopt a new formula that is sure to paint a prettier picture for the country’s STEM rankings. Combining math and art classes ma…

9 resources for students and parents to help prevent summer learning loss http://ow.ly/6cSd30kQ8sq

9 resources to prevent summer learning loss As the school year comes to a close in districts across the nation, many parents and educators look for resources to prevent summer learning loss in students. Sixty-four percent of parents are a…

These 3 Don'ts can make others take you less seriously http://ow.ly/vHM630kQ8sh

What NOT to do if you want to be more influential In last month’s column, I wrote about being of influence and key reminders if we want to increase our scope of influence, no matter our role. I mentioned three important influential behaviors. D…

How one started a digital badging movement for her students http://ow.ly/Ypoi30kQ8sj

The New Librarian: I started a digital badging movement for my students They said it was boring and it broke my heart. How could something I felt so passionate about be boring to my students? Creating citations is where it’s at! But still, my students labored through t…

Learn ways to help kids learn coding and other essential skills http://ow.ly/b9ne30kQ8se

20 ideas for teaching coding in math, science, social studies, and ELA You might think coding is a novel trend that doesn’t have other applications beyond programming, but coding offers many connections to multiple subjects, with the added benefit of reinforcing essen…

Lessons from robotics championship can be applied to any classroom http://ow.ly/Jp3T30kQ8s8

More than robots: Inspiring STEM education and life skills via robotics Nearly 70,000 people cheering for their favorite teams, bleachers filled with signs and costumes, and fans gushing over game highlights and strategic ex*****on. This was the scene in Houston and De…

How to develop a more creative approach to problem solving http://ow.ly/wLC230kQ8s4

Why creative thinking might be our strongest asset Developing a creative mindset is more important than ever before, not just for our students, but for educators as well. The advancement of technology, the connectedness of society, and the innovati…

4 key ways to help students develop essential workforce skills http://ow.ly/jx6L30kQ8sa

Here’s how to foster creative problem solving Last year, Adobe conducted a study of Generation Z students (ages 11-17) that found students and teachers believe creativity is critical for success in the future workforce. Based on this insight, …

Questions you should ask before adopting single sign-on http://ow.ly/jhFc30kQ8sc

Using single sign-on to streamline edtech access Digital educational materials have provided many benefits for K-12 educators and students, including computer adaptive assessments to tools that allow students to collaborate and communicate 24/7. …

How is your district protecting itself against data breaches, hackers and other threats? http://ow.ly/OSpV30kQ8rU

5 best practices for starting a successful cybersecurity program While there’s no question technology adoption creates powerful learning environments, it can also present significant security risks to teachers, staff, and students. According to Verizon’s 2017 Da…

What it takes for students and staff to be happy at school http://ow.ly/ekJw30kQ8rS

10 ways we made our school happier After the recession hit in 2013, it was evident that something was off at Mashburn Elementary School (part of Forsyth County Schools in Georgia). I watched teachers being laid off, and it was drain…

Learn positive strategies to help students succeed in math http://ow.ly/AjFT30kQ8s1

6 teacher recommendations to help students with math Poor performance in previous math classes and low confidence are some of students’ biggest stumbling blocks when it comes to math success, according to a new survey about math education. The sur…

Are you doing all you can to keep faculty and student information secure? http://ow.ly/U1Ai30kQ8rX

How to avoid a cyber attack From credit card hacks to social security breaches, cyber attacks are more common with each passing day. Organizations in every industry are on high alert to ensure networks and information remain …

Learn about a new network focused on training and retraining excellent teachers http://ow.ly/VcEf30kQ8rI

How one organization is changing the STEM education landscape Six years ago, I founded 100Kin10, a national network focused on training and retaining excellent K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers. Originally inspired by Barack Obam…

Boost confidence and focus with these free, accessible and fresh texts http://ow.ly/WOqA30kQ8rG

How podcasts can improve literacy I’m going to confess, I did not bring podcasts into my English classroom with any intention of improving my students’ literacy skills. The idea came from a more selfish place: My wife and I were en…

4 guidelines to creating an effective digital workshop http://ow.ly/kfKd30kQ8rL

The New Librarian: Building confidence through coding When reading became more digital with the introduction of tablets and e-readers, libraries became pressured to innovate and remain relevant. As a former classroom teacher and current literacy speci…

How to help your students feel included, safe and supported http://ow.ly/rDyO30kQ8rB

3 tenets for developing cultural competency in schools Although educational equity is a fundamental pillar of the American education system, school districts are struggling to ensure their students feel included, safe, and supported. This is in large p…

Got funding? Here's how to use it http://ow.ly/DQNK30kQ8t0

Got STEM funding? Here’s how to use it Schools lack the resources they need to properly offer coding education to students. So it’s not surprising that U.S. employers have only been able to fill 10 percent of available computer science …

Is your district on track with these classroom tech trends? http://ow.ly/hxbo30kQ8sX

Is your district on track with these classroom tech trends? Although they’re touted as game-changers for classroom learning, virtual reality and augmented reality have yet to catch on in schools, according to a new survey of 1,500 teachers. The Kah…