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Proximity Learning

April 06, 2023

According to Government Accountability Office (GAO) and recent news reports, more than three quarters of U.S. states are experiencing a …

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Twig Science Next Gen

March 07, 2023

Here is a complete pre-K–8 STEM program built for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It provides comprehensive coverage of …

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Knowre Math

August 30, 2022

This cool tool is a 1st through 12th grade, standards-aligned, online math core supplement that pinpoints and addresses individual …

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Class from Class Technologies

June 24, 2022

Class is software developed by Class Technologies Inc., a company founded by education software pioneer Michael Chasen (see interview). Class …

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What’s Actually Happening in Classrooms

June 15, 2022

“As schools reopened last fall,” writes Thomas Arnett, a senior research fellow for the Clayton Christensen Institute, “many education leaders …

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Buncee

February 24, 2022

Buncee is an award-winning content creation and communication tool that enables students, teachers, and administrators to easily author, publish, and …

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Imagine Reading

August 27, 2021

A research-based supplemental solution, Imagine Reading helps students in grades 3-8 become strong readers, critical thinkers, and confident communicators. Following …

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Learning Everywhere Kit from Eduporium and Aecern

August 06, 2021

When lockdowns forced the majority of educators into virtual teaching without adequate training in blended, flipped, or online learning—adding to …

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10 Tips for Virtual Teaching

February 09, 2021

Some practical advice for teachers and parents in a time of increased online learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Pippa Davies …

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How to Run Two Classrooms at Once

January 14, 2021

Here’s how our K-5 school is approaching the hybrid educational style during COVID. GUEST COLUMN | by Felecia Evans I’m …

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With Remote Shift, Lessons from an Online Tutoring Company

November 11, 2020

After years of iterating, improving and scaling, a CEO emerges prepared. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Harry Aurora heads up …

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Participate

October 05, 2020

Teaching can be isolating. While some school districts have a robust and supportive program for professional growth, some lack the …

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EdTech Digest Very Large Resource List

August 19, 2020

As we head into the 2020 school year whether in-person, virtually or through a blended approach—to help with those efforts, …

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Blended Learning and the Flipped Classroom

September 17, 2019

What are they and how do they meet student needs? GUEST COLUMN | by Harriet Isecke The age of technology …

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Odysseyware Courses

August 29, 2019

In today’s world, school districts seeking to prepare students for the workforce can work with Odysseyware to build a custom …

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Kids Discover Online

July 29, 2019

This Cool Tool Award Winner is a web-based application that works on any device. Educators and students can login with …

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IXL Learning

May 21, 2019

Used by 1 in 9 U.S. students and by schools in 95 of the 100 top districts, IXL is among …

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One on One with a Tutoring Company CEO

January 24, 2019

Catching up with the co-founder of a platform hosting the largest community of pro tutors. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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Beyond the Flipped Classroom

January 17, 2019

How Da Vinci RISE uses technology to help youth succeed. GUEST COLUMN | by Jon Roepke One of the most …

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FunShine Online Digital Early Learning Curriculum

January 14, 2019

FunShine Express has been creating early childhood curriculum materials for child care centers and preschools across the United States …

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Predicting Student Success

January 11, 2019

With educator-friendly tools, seeing where students are at gets a little easier. GUEST COLUMN | by Lori Lynch Do you …

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2gnoME

January 10, 2019

2gnoMe (pronounced “to know me”) is setting a trend in teacher-centric learning. Consider this: schools spend over $4 Billion …

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How The ‘Iron Triangle’ Will Help Colleges Survive

October 08, 2018

In higher education, further disruption is on its way; prepare for it. GUEST COLUMN | by Todd Zipper Many colleges …

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From Filmstrip to Pro AV, An Evolution in Classroom Tech

April 25, 2018

If you’re going to implement technology to truly improve learning, consider these points. GUEST COLUMN | by YT Liang As …

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Cool Tool | AssignFocus by Print Program

September 29, 2017

Print programs are often a large part the main component of every student’s math experience. Because teachers are pressed for …

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Trends | Blended Perspectives

September 27, 2017

Educators integrating technology into their classroom practice experience some common benefits and challenges, identified in a new report from the Foundation …

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Cool Tool | Voxy

May 04, 2017

Here is an online English learning platform providing a personalized language curriculum, adaptive web and mobile technology, best-in-class learner support and …

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Learning for the Future

February 21, 2017

Why corporate training can’t lose the human touch. GUEST COLUMN | by Bernd Welz Technology has impacted nearly every aspect …

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On the Shoulders of Geniuses

December 06, 2016

How an innovative, adaptive approach gets kids the tailored math education they need. GUEST COLUMN | by Javier Arroyo …

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A Measurement Agenda

November 17, 2016

What is an edtech developer’s role in measuring blended learning success? GUEST COLUMN | by Saro Mohammed As the implementation …

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Lounge Lessons

November 16, 2016

Clearing up persistent teacher misconceptions on blended learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Juliana Finegan Having taught high school and middle school …

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Cool Tool | Califone Mobile Peripheral Pack

August 17, 2016

The Mobile Peripheral Pack from Califone enables students to use digital and mobile devices to their full potential both inside …

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Cool Tool | Highlight from Education Elements

July 14, 2016

In today’s best blended classrooms, students and teachers use a variety of digital content and tools to improve student outcomes. …

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Adaptive Learning

March 08, 2016

The key to unlocking student potential. GUEST COLUMN | by Jessie Woolley-Wilson With an understanding of their growing and ethnically …

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Cool Tool | Lightbox

March 01, 2016

Designed for pre-K—12 teachers looking to improve student engagement, comprehension, vocabulary and literacy development, Follett’s Lightbox is a fully interactive, …