Digital Literacy
Elementary School Resources such as read-aloud, videos, and online activities that encourage students to learn the importance of being a good digital citizen are essential. For example, I have used programs like Google’s internet safety curriculum, Interland. However, I have found it lacks the ethical use component. This required me to supplement with another program. […]
Problem Solving Technology for K-12 Schools
Problem Solving Technology for K-12 Schools Education + Technology = The Future. We’ve seen this equation come to life and evolve over the last two years, as virtual learning has become necessary for teachers and students everywhere. Technology cannot only bring learning and text to life for students, but it also can solve some of […]
Digital Literacy — What’s Changed and What’s NEW
In a world that operates increasingly online, digital literacy is becoming increasingly essential to include in K-12 education. Unfortunately, many adults struggle with digital literacy as it is. For example, a 2019 Pew Research study found that 49% of American adults have no idea what private browsing is. However, the same study did find that younger adults […]
School Safety – New Approaches, Technologies + Concerns
School Safety – New Approaches, Technologies + Concerns New concerns The meaning of safety changed for the world in general on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly, it was imperative that social distancing and other preventative measures were being taken to prevent the spread of sickness. Safety has always been important to educators, but […]
Updated Social Media Landscape: How to Connect with Education Leaders
According to the 2020 Educator Confidence Report created by the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Learning Company in collaboration with YouGov, 73% of teachers feel that the experience with distance learning over the last two years has made it evident that technology in teaching and learning is here to stay. Educators understand the necessity of edtech today, and it’s […]
How Important is Networking for Edtech Professionals?
As an edtech professional, expanding your network is an effective way to gain leads and grow your outreach to teachers and other education decision-makers. Here are a few examples of ways to network in your industry: Get on social media It’s also a networking platform, providing the opportunity to search for other edtech professionals. This […]
How Timing and Ed. Tech Made Teaching and Learning Better
By Craig Perrier Title 1, Large district, Urban, 9-12 It had been just 20 months after laptops were introduced to each student and those pre-COVID years seem nostalgic. The pre 1:1 experience, however, seems like a century ago. This is largely because what was perceived as a radical change in teaching and learning or something […]
The Decisions and Impacts of School Choice 2021
Meredith Biesinger Title 1, Small district, Rural/Town district, K-12 Once upon a time, there used to be limited K-12 education options for students and their families. However, so many options are available that it can be overwhelming for families to decide on the best fit for their child. It can also be equally overwhelming for […]
School Choice Enrollment
Teresa Marchant Title 1, Medium district, Suburban, K-6 Why this Topic is Important Parents who homeschool are not public education’s enemies. However, there needs to be an open discussion of its impact on schools. The loss of enrollment means failing state and federal dollars for schools. Those funds are essential to run programs, pay for […]
Seeing Now as a way to Better
Craig Perrier Title 1, Large district, Urban, 9-12 About a month into this school year, a colleague shared clarifying and jarring sentiments. He said, “it feels like we are acting as if everything is normal again.” His comment gave me immediate pause. And as I mentally scanned the current landscape of our school system – […]
School Funding and Pandemic Relief: How Will it be Spent?
Pandemic relief has helped millions of people across the nation feel a sense of financial stability after lockdowns. As the federal government continues to provide pandemic aid to schools up and down the country, the hope is for teachers and other decision-makers to turn this money into solutions that will provide for future generations of […]
Webinar: Data Deep Dive with Mike LeClare: Data Enhancement
Agile Video Series Data Enhancement Part 1 Data Enhancement And Learning Loss In The ESSA Era with Mike LeClare Watch Now In the first installment of this video series, Mike will discuss: Gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage demographics and data that only Agile can provide How to target your messaging based on […]
Learning Loss and Second Chances
Meredith Biesinger When the world shut down in March of 2020, and school districts had to develop a plan for virtual or “at-home” learning within days, it is safe to say that we as educators were traveling down a road that had NEVER been taken before. The phrase “learning loss” has been discussed quite a […]
The Potential Gains of Learning Loss in Students
The core principle of student learning loss is that learning decays over time when students don’t engage with it regularly. Placed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of engagement came due to many circumstances. Among these were family and life tragedies, mental health and wellness, and a switch in priorities emphasizing survival. […]
Student Discipline in the Virtual Classroom
Meredith Biesinger Classroom management and student discipline can be one of the most complex parts of teaching. Throw in a pandemic and virtual learning, and it seems nearly impossible! Classroom management has always been a top professional need for teachers, and now it is more than ever. Over the last eighteen months, we’ve seen a […]
Designing a Contemporary Curriculum: Do you accept the Challenge?
Craig Perrier This is a dynamic time to be in the field of education. Maybe it always is. But the changes happening now feel less imposed by external forces – politicians, testing companies, etc. – and more as people involved with the field generate improvements. Moreover, the democratization of ideas provided by technology has increased […]
How Educators Can Use TikTok and Clubhouse to Build Connections
Teachers understand the value of finding ways to connect with their students in a way that’s meaningful, fun and relevant. They understand the same is just as important for joining forces with other like-minded professionals. Social media has made it easier for educators to form such connections, and two newer applications are making a major […]
Creating Data Informed Strategies for Business Success
Today, reaching specific schools or districts relies on personalization through thorough research. Understanding pain points, navigating hardships, and creating a solution that’s valuable to their particular needs are critical to the success of your business. A strategy built on targeted outreach and raw data allow you to grow and give your clients exactly what they […]
Stakeholders in the Public School Setting
Teresa Marchant Identifying all stakeholders is a necessary step in the design process. This process is a strategic way to identify needs and implementation of solutions. Stakeholders can provide various perspectives that help decision-makers identify needs in a school or district. Receiving input is an integral part; otherwise, a school district, in reality, could be […]
Decision Making, Solutions, and Value
Craig Perrier Education is not easy. It is an experience where we can guarantee that regardless of the outcome, we will always hear that we got it wrong. It is important to note that guiding their decision-making as familiar principle educators will point to as a factor in their process. It says, “What we have […]
Preparing Students for their Educational Future: Not Falling Between the Cracks
There has been heightened awareness about learning inequalities. This has led to many predictions about our students’ deficits this year. Some are calling it the “covid slide.” However, there have always been gaps in student learning for various reasons. These have been created by high absenteeism, little or no background knowledge, home environment or support, […]
Academics, Life Skills, and the Future of Education
Meredith Biesinger There’s often a misconception about preparation when students transition from high school to higher education. No matter their GPA, or the number of college prep courses taken, students are often unprepared for higher education and all it entails. Yet, these areas tend to trend in life skills, academic rigor, and retention. Four-year universities, […]
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