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The AI Tsunami on Education’s Shore

July 24, 2023

Classroom teachers, students, and leaders must help shape this wave. GUEST COLUMN | by Amanda Bickerstaff The first part of …

leadership

ESSER and Professional Learning: A Generational Opportunity

April 26, 2023

An underrepresented topic in the current funding conversation. GUEST COLUMN | by Karen Beerer The ESSER (Elementary and Secondary …

trends

Experiencing Some CodeJoy

April 19, 2023

Putting the missing element in learning coding and robotics—remotely. GUEST COLUMN | by Mark Gura My students were nail-bitingly engaged …

leadership

Future-proof Your Students with Hands-on Learning

December 15, 2022

In today’s digital world, is edtech having the impact students need? GUEST COLUMN | by Jenny Nash Teachers know how …

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Learning In The Zone

December 13, 2022

Where young learners and leaders get it—and go for it. GUEST COLUMN | by Mark Gura As we move further …

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AI Coach by Edthena

November 07, 2022

While the terms “AI” and “virtual coach” might conjure up images of teachers talking to futuristic robots and forgoing the …

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ISTE, ASCD Likely to Merge by 2023

October 03, 2022

Two of the largest education organizations may soon be one in 2023. If members of the Association for Supervision and …

leadership

Supporting a Community of Educators

August 05, 2021

Heading into the new school year, a teacher of teachers shares her thoughts. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero In a …

leadership

To Make a Difference with Learning Technology, Focus on How It Will Be Used

June 21, 2021

Take-aways from a months-long conversation with learning engineers, developers, entreprenuers, and educators. GUEST COLUMN | by Ryan S. Baker This …

leadership

There’s a Badge for That

May 21, 2021

3 ways micro-credentials enhance professional learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Adam Geller Micro-credentials are much more than a buzz word …

leadership

The Value of a Good Teacher

October 20, 2020

An expert in educator PD shares insights on continuous, collaborative, and personalized professional learning supporting teachers amidst today’s challenges—and into …

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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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National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) Micro Certificates

June 16, 2020

To effectively teach and implement STEM, teachers need access to professional development that is research-based, personalized, and immediately applicable in …

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Pondering the Future of Education, A New Year’s Imperative

January 13, 2020

A curated pastiche of what every educator, I think, should know and consider moving forward. BOOK REVIEW | by Mark …

leadership

An Educator for Educators: Desiree Alexander

September 30, 2019

A library media specialist leads with a purpose. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero An award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been …

cool tools

Verso Authentic Feedback Platform

August 02, 2019

Feedback is at the heart of teaching and learning, of co-teaching arrangements, teacher coaching, and professional development. To make high-quality, …

cool tools

Renaissance-U

July 17, 2019

A recent study showed that online professional development benefits both students and educators as much as traditional face-to-face PD. Renaissance-U® …

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Edthena’s Organization Stats Dashboard

June 11, 2019

With any edtech implementation, decision makers want to be able to measure their return on investment. Edthena’s new Organization Stats …

leadership

Professional Development, Transformed

March 01, 2019

More than just a student engagement platform, Nearpod may be a full-blown teaching movement. GUEST COLUMN | by Mark Gura …

leadership

A System for Looking at What’s There

October 12, 2018

Libby Fisher’s team built a solution for teachers by learning from innovative schools. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero A graduate …

leadership

With Edtech, Some Insight for Teachers

June 21, 2018

Heading into ISTE 2018, a leading PD expert is hopeful about the future. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Professional development, …

trends

Trends | Implementing Ed Tech

October 03, 2017

Successful technology implementations do not happen by accident. With the right tools and approach, education technology can have a significant …

interviews

Committed to Doing Right for Students

September 12, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Ken Wallace As the superintendent of Maine Township High School District 207, Ken Wallace, Ph.D., holds …

guest column

From Raleigh to Rochester

July 17, 2017

Everyday adventures of a PD coach using technology for improved literacy. GUEST COLUMN | by Christina Magee Whether it’s in …

interviews

Desperate for Disruption

December 23, 2016

A cyber security training community founder shares his lessons in online learning. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Having spent much …

cool tools / interviews / trends

EdChat Interactive | Managing Digital Resources

November 15, 2016

How do we remove the obstacles to having the best possible resource in the hands of students at the right …

guest column

A Kitchen for Tech

September 06, 2016

Cooking up a makerspace for some delectable Professional Development. GUEST COLUMN | by Ann Musgrove, Frank Tomsic, Jessica Knott, David …

cool tools / trends

Trends | Day of Discovery

August 23, 2016

Discovery Education’s Discovery Education Community invites teachers and administrators across the U.S. and Canada to participate in the annual Day of …

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Smart Spending

April 11, 2016

Guidelines for funding classroom technology. GUEST COLUMN| by Mike Patterson Teachers and school administrators nationwide believe that bringing technology into …

interviews

Making Good Teachers Great

March 30, 2016

A Teach for America strategist designs a tech platform to improve new teacher training. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As …

cool tools

Cool Tool | Lesson Planet PD

February 16, 2016

Lesson Planet PD offers video services that are created with with a keen eye for teachers’ real life needs and …

cool tools

Cool Tool | Teaching Channel Teams Professional Learning Platform

December 07, 2015

Teaching Channel Teams is a private, video-enabled collaboration platform that enables teachers and instructional leaders within a state, district, or …

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Capable Creators

August 21, 2015

Preparing students to produce digital content. GUEST COLUMN | by Joseph Sanfilippo With technology becoming more prevalent in schools and the …

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Getting More Out of PD

June 08, 2015

Three benefits of incorporating data and technology in professional learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Kenneth Wilson As Director of Staff …

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What Now

November 12, 2014

5 questions for integrating apps in the classroom. GUEST COLUMN | by Karen Mahon You’re on a roll. You have …

interviews

Beyond Walls

September 05, 2014

A superintendent moves into the edtech world to redesign education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero With more than 20 years …

interviews

All Possible Resources

September 02, 2014

Three educators answer questions about what they gave and got out of EdmodoCon. THREE ON THREE | by Victor Rivero …

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Secrets of Effective PD: The 3 P's

June 04, 2014

An educator and edtech company founder discusses a few key strategies. GUEST COLUMN | by Eric Westendorf When people ask …

interviews

Champions of the Modern Classroom

February 05, 2014

With the right technology, scalable personalization becomes possible. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero An education technology and professional development company, …

interviews / trends

Further Insight

August 08, 2013

Insight Education Group leader Michael Moody discusses good professional development, Common Core, and the role of technology. INTERVIEW | by …

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