Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. They are not intended to replace human educators, just complement traditional teaching. Here’s a quick overview of the legalities associated with their use for schools: Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors AI tutors are quickly changing how students learn, offering personalized support across different subjects and formats.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 22, 2025

Feedback is the engine of growth - offering clarity, challenge, and direction. Recently, on Unpacking the Backpack , I shared some thoughts on the topic after revisiting blog posts I wrote in 2018 and 2019. Listen on Spotify or wherever you access your favorite podcasts. Below are some expanded thoughts on the topic, including additional research. We’ve all been there: the feedback sandwich that feels more like a criticism wrapped in two stale pieces of praise, or the vague "good job" that leave

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2025

Our Work Reports Blog About Popular Searches Research Digital Equity Micro-credentials Inclusive Innovation Networks & Programs League of Innovative Schools Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Our Work Reports Blog About Jobs How Digital Tools Can Help Learners Connect Math and Science June 23, 2025 | By Lauren McMahon Key Ideas Digital Promise partnered with Equatio and undergraduates to learn how digital authoring tools can be used in science and mathematics courses.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2025

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom. I take time every summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech tools–taking

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This article explores how educators can ethically and effectively integrate generative AI into higher education using the RESPECT and CREATE frameworks, fostering student co-creation, critical thinking, and inclusive course design through backward design.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 25, 2025

Our Work Reports Blog About Popular Searches Research Digital Equity Micro-credentials Inclusive Innovation Networks & Programs League of Innovative Schools Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Our Work Reports Blog About Jobs How Teachers Create Powerful Learning Experience with Student Voice and Joy June 25, 2025 | By Nicole W. Adell and Dr. Mallory Morris Think of a time when learning sparked joy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. You know that teacher down the hall—the one with boundless energy who seems to make everything look effortless? Josh Korb wants you to know something: you don't have to be that teacher to make a profound difference in students' lives.

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techlearning

JUNE 23, 2025

Skip to main content Open menu Close menu Tech & Learning Search Search Tech & Learning Subscribe RSS News How to Classroom Tools Higher Ed Events PD Resources Subscribe Topics Resource Library Magazine Advertise T&L Contests AI Webinars Grants Recommended reading News AI Won’t Revolutionize Education. Here’s What Will By Lisa Nielsen published 23 June 2025 AI seems like the next big thing in education, but it will not transform classrooms in the ways many expect When you

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

Key points: Balancing relaxation with structured learning counteracts learning loss Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders 5 online resources to beat the summer slide For more news on summer learning loss, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Summer learning loss, also known as the “summer slide,” represents a significant challenge in education where students experience academic regression during extended breaks from formal instruction.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 26, 2025

Our Work Reports Blog About Popular Searches Research Digital Equity Micro-credentials Inclusive Innovation Networks & Programs League of Innovative Schools Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Our Work Reports Blog About Jobs Guest Post: A Decade of Building Responsible Voice AI for Children June 26, 2025 | By Dr. Amelia Kelly In April, Digital Promise launched its newest product certification, Responsibly Designed AI , which helps districts make more informed procurement decisions.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

While no one can predict exactly what the future will hold for today’s K–12 students, technology advancements aren’t slowing down, and digital tools are unlikely to disappear from educational and business workflows. Speakers at this year’s ISTELive conference are ready. Many sessions at the event, which runs from June 29 to July 2 in San Antonio, will cover how to align K–12 classrooms with modern educational trends.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 25, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Mike Tholfsen unveils Microsoft's game-changing education AI breakthroughs at ISTE 2025, starting with the landmark announcement that Copilot Chat is now FREE for students 13+, complete with enterprise data protection that schools can trust.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 27, 2025

The rise of remote learning has been meteoric, driven by technological advancements and accelerated by global events. As more students opt for the flexibility and accessibility of online degrees, a crucial question arises: can these programs effectively cultivate the soft skills that employers increasingly prioritize in today’s competitive job market?

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Digital Promise

JUNE 25, 2025

Our Work Reports Blog About Popular Searches Research Digital Equity Micro-credentials Inclusive Innovation Networks & Programs League of Innovative Schools Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Our Work Reports Blog About Jobs Celebrating Youth Innovation and Creativity at the YouthMADE Festival June 25, 2025 | By Karissa Bowen , Jessica Alanís and Jasmine McCallum Key Ideas The YouthMADE Festival is a global celebration of youth creativity and innovation from May 5-18.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2025

Leveraging cloud computing and artificial intelligence, Indianapolis Public Schools is reshaping how teachers lead, how students thrive and how learning environments are built. From automating data center operations to creating more flexible and scalable infrastructure, IPS frees up time and resources. This shift away from outdated technology resulted in more intentional work.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Do you ever feel like this is you? You're drowning in grading, struggling to keep students engaged, and wondering if you're falling behind on classroom technology. What if I told you that three conversations I had with some of my copresenters at ISTE 2025 could solve all three problems – and give you back hours of your time each week?

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 21, 2025

[ I realized that I am way behind on posting recent podcast episodes, so I am catching up! ] Liz Garden and I had the pleasure of hosting Tim Boyle, principal of Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) podcast in June. I had the opportunity to visit SLAMS a couple of years ago.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2025

Our Work Reports Blog About Popular Searches Research Digital Equity Micro-credentials Inclusive Innovation Networks & Programs League of Innovative Schools Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Our Work Reports Blog About Jobs Computational Thinking Is Literacy: Expanding the Way We Support Young Learners June 24, 2025 | By Sharin Jacob Key Ideas Using computational thinking (CT) to enhance literacy isn’t about teaching coding in English language arts (ELA); it’s a way to deepen literacy prac

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2025

Schools have largely improved connectivity in K–12 classrooms. As of 2024, 74% of all U.S. school districts reportedly have met the Federal Communications Commission’s bandwidth goal of 1 megabit per second, per student, up from approximately 17% in 2020. However, this minimum recommended bandwidth may not support all of today’s educational activities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. While everyone is (rightfully) discussing how AI is disrupting education, I have one bit question I want to ask for myself and students: How do we move past the hype to help this generation flourish? How do we avoid ‘experimenting' on kids the way we did with social media.

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Hapara

JUNE 23, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: Picture this: Ms. Langston, a high school English teacher, walks into a classroom filled with students glued to their screens. She’s overwhelmed by the digital chaos: tabs everywhere, off-task behavior and no clear way to keep learning on track. She’s tried everything, but nothing sticks. That is, until she attends a Hāpara professional learning session.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 27, 2025

For many decades, committing to a law program often entailed spending a fortune and even uprooting your life. Today, the rise of online law programs has changed who can pursue legal degrees and where they can earn them. Gone are the days of giving up on your dream of becoming a lawyer because of limitations. Sure, online law programs still require a big commitment regarding your time and commitment.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2025

Like many K–12 schools, Prosper Independent School District in Texas relies on funding and resources from the state government. A bill passed in the state in 2023 allocated $55 million to fund improved cybersecurity initiatives for K–12 schools through the Texas Education Agency. Prosper ISD benefits from managed endpoint detection and response, along with other security services, but district leadership says that technologies alone won’t improve cybersecurity posture.

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Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Education Elements

JUNE 26, 2025

With an influx of ESSER funds, many districts are choosing to invest in instructional coach positions. That’s not just a recent trend. From 2000 to 2015, the number of coaches in school districts doubled. It makes sense - multiple research studies point to strong evidence for increased quality of instruction and improvements in student achievement as a result of instructional coaching.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

I’m entering my fifth year as the founder of a microschool, a small learning environment that currently serves approximately 20 students. After five years, this milestone is more than just a number — it is a symbol of survival, resistance and a promise kept to the children I refused to give up on. My journey didn’t begin with entrepreneurship. It began with heartbreak, repeated heartbreak, in classrooms across the Southeastern United States.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 27, 2025

It’s through specialization that so many people wind up following their dreams. Maybe you’ve heard the expression: Riches are in the niches? In other words, the more specific your work, the more value it has. Sometimes that value is monetary. You make more money because you are doing something that not many other people can accomplish. More often, it’s personal value.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2025

There is a lot of sound in a K–12 setting: fire alarms, public address systems, school bells, student and teacher voices, audio from videos played in classrooms and on phones in the hallways, message notifications on laptops and personal devices. But in an emergency, administrators need a way to send a message that cuts through all of this noise, a unified alert that’s delivered across every available outlet.

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techlearning

JUNE 27, 2025

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

Writing a history that you helped to create is awkward, as Anne Trumbore acknowledges in her new book “ The Teacher in the Machine: A Human History of Education Technology.” Yet as one of the many hardworking, unsung “humans in the loop,” as she calls them, who made the dream of mass education a reality, Trumbore was uniquely positioned to tell the edtech story.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

Key points: Game design blends creativity with technical skill Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills 5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom For more on game design, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As technology continues to evolve at record-breaking speeds, it’s getting harder for students to keep up with the digital skills required in today’s job market.

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Education Elements

JUNE 25, 2025

Educators are often described as superheros; this includes instructional leaders. Here's our superhero-inspired , 3 simple actions that instructional leaders can take in the next month to ensure that teachers and students marvel at their own growth this year. (See what we did there!

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