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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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It’s Time Edtech Conferences Stopped Ignoring Equity and Race

Edsurge

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. But when was the last time you hear someone talk about racism or digital equity? We are both tech-centric educators who attend many conferences each year. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that—the world needs both.

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3 Takeaways from the Inaugural Digital Learning Annual Conference

Education Superhighway

Seven years ago, a wide-scale digital learning conference was unheard of because the majority of school districts across the country weren’t equipped with the infrastructure or technology to implement a robust digital curriculum. We’re looking forward to DLAC20!

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What are the 8 trends in education technology that will have a major impact in 2024?

eSchool News

Key points: Edtech is poised to guide students to success in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has spread the word about how edtech has witnessed transformative trends shaping the future of learning. What are the trends in education in 2024?

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OPINION: Why Black families have found some benefits in distance learning

The Hechinger Report

While virtual learning during the pandemic has been far from ideal, it has two benefits that have helped schools better serve Black students and families: increased technology access that dramatically closed the digital divide for most students and stronger communication between schools and families.

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Vote for Digital Promise’s SXSW and SXSW EDU 2018 Session Ideas

Digital Promise

We hope to share some of these examples at the SXSW and SXSW EDU conferences in March 2018 – but first, we need your help. This year, Digital Promise has proposed a record 15 (!) Applying Research to Truly Personalize Learning. Bridging the Digital Divide with Anytime/Anywhere.

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OPINION: Do we really want computerized systems controlling the learning process?

The Hechinger Report

When you look closely at what people are saying about personalized learning, it becomes clear that people are using the term in very different ways. The divergence in how people think about personalized learning became apparent to me a few years ago, when I was asked to give a keynote presentation at a conference.

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