Accommodating Special Needs Learners in Higher Education
Accommodating Special Needs Learners in Higher Education How does special education factor into higher education? Special education has a home in higher ed. However, it looks completely different than the K-12 sector. One significant difference is that there is no special education placement or an IEP in higher education. The IEP process only applies to […]
How to Combat the Challenges of Understaffed Elementary Schools
How to Combat the Challenges of Understaffed Elementary Schools It’s November and many school districts are still limping along with unfilled teaching positions. These positions are often referred to as critical shortage areas. On the top of the list has always been openings in special education. Other positions include speciality areas such as math, science, […]
Social Emotional Consideration from a School Counselor’s Perspective
Social Emotional Consideration from a School Counselor’s Perspective The high school counselor position is one of the most interesting groups of I work with. Their influence on a student’s experiences happens throughout schooling and beyond. To that end, counselors must be able to nurture relationships with students despite not having a set class schedule. Moreover, […]
Social Emotional Considerations at an Elementary Level
Social Emotional Considerations at an Elementary Level The school counselor is a vital staff member at all grade levels. The student needs differ in elementary, high school, and higher education settings. However, their impact on the social and emotional well-being of students is tremendous. This past year, in the state of Montana, the accreditation committee […]
Social Emotional Considerations for Higher Education Students
Social Emotional Considerations for Higher Education Students Social-emotional learning aims to enhance student’s self and social awareness and relationship skills. These skills help students of all ages work effectively with others while strengthening their self-regulation and decision-making abilities. Adult learners, in particular, face various life challenges while making significant decisions, starting at 18! Social-emotional learning, […]
The ABC’S of Differentiation in Education
The ABC’S of Differentiation in Education Differentiation has always been an instructional model for educators. Basically, educators need to make changes in content, process, product, and environment to meet the diverse needs of their students. This is especially important because the elementary standards provide the building blocks of future learning. At an elementary level, typically, […]
Can We Have Your Attention, Please?
Can We Have Your Attention, Please? Let’s talk about attention spans. Are they shortening? Studies suggest that attention spans have shortened considerably over the last few decades. Why is that? Think about it: as adults, when was the last time you had an entire day completely free from digital distractions? No text messages, email notifications, […]
How to Engage Students with Shorter Attention Spans
How to Engage Students with Shorter Attention Spans In today’s vast and varying world of education, there are a few topics in which teachers in any school or district will find common ground. As you think about what items may be on this list – teacher pay, school safety, the use of technology – I […]
Elementary School Students & Their Attention Spans
Elementary School Students & Their Attention Spans Over the past 25 years, I have seen attention spans drastically decrease. These changes are both physical, social, and academic. In short, it is hard for young learners to sit and listen for long periods of time. However, elementary students have always had short attention spans. There are […]
Today’s Requirements for Digital Literacy
Learn more about what digital literacy is and how it can be beneficial to students.
What is Microlearning?
What is Microlearning? Microlearning is one of the latest buzzwords in education. When implemented correctly it can be used to help students become more engaged in their learning. By understanding the basics microlearning is and how to incorporate it into a classroom, you can better help those clients who are still on the fence regarding […]
Micro-Learning Through Digital Platforms
Micro-Learning Through Digital Platforms Education’s timeline was shifted by the COVID -19 pandemic. Seen as a turning point, practices, policies, and research that existed pre-pandemic have come under scrutiny. Still, tension between crisis management and reform exists. In short, the goals of leaders during a crisis scenario tends to emphasize the need to minimize damage […]
Let’s Get Digital! Why Micro-learning Works. Let’s Get Digital!Â
Let’s Get Digital! Why Micro-learning Works. Let’s Get Digital! By now, most of us are familiar with Micro-learning. Micro-learning is an educational strategy that refines complex concepts into compact, digestible knowledge. As the term suggests, it presents information in concise, short bursts, each focusing on a specific learning objective. Micro-learning is done in business training in professional […]
The value of supplemental education services
Supplemental education services can be extremely helpful for students who are struggling. Let’s learn more about their value.
Using Data To Create A Positive School Culture
K12 educators using data analytics are improving educational quality, safety, and student outcomes. Agile knows how to harness data to promote learning in a positive school culture.
Marketing for EdTech
When it comes to marketing for EdTech, there are specific tactics that are important to
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7 Key Things to Know About the Schools You Serve
7 Key Things to Know About the Schools You Serve As marketers, we know that understanding buyer personas is critical as we create marketing pitches and sales approaches, choose distribution channels, and develop and improve products. But, as education marketers, it is just as important to understand the schools and districts in which our customer’s […]
How Funding in Education Impacts Public and Private Schools
Learn more about the history of education funding through the years, the inequality of school funding, and how funding impacts school districts.
How You Can Leverage AI Marketing To Improve Your Strategies
Discover how AI marketing can drive success with this guide that outlines practical steps, benefits, and considerations.
Entering the Education Market: An Entrepreneur’s Four-Step Guide
Learn more about what digital literacy is and how it can be beneficial to students.
What to Know About CRM Data Hygiene
Learn more about CRM data hygiene and why it’s so important to your organization.
School Districts Purchasing Cycle
Understanding the purchasing cycle is critical for education vendors. Read on to find out why.
The Summer Slide Problem And How To Prevent It
Learn more about what summer slide means and why administrators are worried about learning loss for students in the year’s off-months.
Reaching Every Parent Where They Are: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Reaching Every Parent Where They Are: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate Communication is critical to any healthy relationship, which is undoubtedly true for schools, students, and parents. It’s no secret that students benefit in several ways when schools make an effort to foster healthy, strong relationships with families. Why is parent communication important? Studies suggest that parental […]