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artificial intelligence (AI) and neuro-enhancement tools promise to enable new approaches and efficiencies that can help personalize learning and chip away at the inequities lurking within our education system.

Educators visiting Washington this week are called for policymakers to provide high-speed internet service to all students, regardless of neighborhood.

From voice and choice to global collaboration and opportunity, there are many ways to empower students in the modern classroom.

The evolution of additive manufacturing and 3D printing solutions is opening up new horizons in educational practices, across varied disciplines and degrees of instruction

Spread the loveDigital credentials can be found in a variety of places. In educational games, a learner may get a badge after reaching a certain level or mastering a certain skill within the game. In the workforce, a digital badge certifies that a person has taken a professional development course and demonstrated mastery of a set of related skills. In higher education, universities are using digital credentials to give students a head start in acquiring skills for their future careers.   The aims of digital credentials are multi-faceted. They want to tackle inequity in education and the workplace as digital credential …

"While there’s no exact formula for a seamless digital transformation, certain school districts are providing examples of how to take this on while keeping learners at the center of everything. Student agency is a top priority at Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia, and it definitely shows in their approach to technology implementation."

"What do Dave Chapelle shows and a growing number of schools have in common? You can’t use your cell phone in either place."

Humans often prefer to remain mired in the mundane and find comfort in the status quo rather than head towards the undiscovered country on the unknown. This preexisting mindset is often defended or at the very least justified by the excuse of That's The Way We Have Always Done It.

Finding funding for ed tech programs can be difficult, so Kajeet found 10 new funding sources available for your school or district.

"There are over 132,000 school communities in the United States. Many have some innovative programs at their edges, but few have redesigned the core of school in a meaningful sense, or in ways that meet the needs of diverse learners, equity and a radically shifting economy. Meanwhile, billions of dollars have been spent on edtech by these same school communities. By and large, these investments have only served to reinforce the status quo. But there may be an alternative."

One of the most effective ways to nurture the 21st century’s trademark skills is by creating opportunities for kids to do what kids do naturally: play

Like many school districts, ours was suffering from technology and equipment that was anywhere from 8 to 12 years old in a world where anything older than 4 years old is considered a dinosaur. We had all different types of equipment across 376 instructional spaces and an educational technology approach that was mostly centered around students using computer labs sporadically.

"Every classroom is different—and that’s good because every student and teacher is, too. But are there any common elements that most/all classrooms should share? and more specifically, in a modern classroom?"

Drones are landing in schools! Drones can really bring that element of novelty in your classroom to break the normal school routine and learn valuable lessons in the process.

"The phrase “school-to-prison pipeline” has long been used to describe how schools respond to disciplinary problems with excessively stringent policies that create prison-like environments and funnel children who don’t fall in line into the criminal justice system. Now, schools are investing in surveillance systems that will likely exacerbate existing disparities."

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"Edtech has not reached its full potential. There are a number of reasons for this situation, but the criticism that’s most often directed at developers is the fact that they don’t consult their users. Fact is, educators often only hear about a new tech solution that they must implement after administration has already made the purchase decision."

School buses are on the move. Excitement and anxiety are high—and easy to see. What’s less visible: one in seven of these student passengers doesn’t get enough to eat.

In 2014 I wrote the original "21 Things" post with the hope that an educator reading it would be inspired to try one or two new things in their classroom. While the post has evolved over time, that continues to be the main driving factor behind this. As trends and technology change often, it's important…

Training students, faculty and staff to recognize and avoid phishing emails remains critical to cybersecurity, as experts say the end user is the most vulnerable link in a network's defenses.

"If you’re an education entrepreneur who is looking to break into education, here’s a tip: technology is not the only area where teachers need assistance."

If you missed this article over at ReadiLearn, here are my thoughts about teaching technology in kindergarten: Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology When I started teaching technology almost twe…

"E-textbooks have not replaced paper books at schools. There are many reasons why e-textbooks are not taking off. Let’s look at a few of them. Paper allows for more effective study Even when they have bought an e-textbook, many students print it out so they can make notes and highlight important parts of the text while they are studying. An e-book is not interactive in this way. With a pen or pencil in hand, marking off or circling text and making notes, students feel that they are actually working and learning."

A veteran college instructor relies her process for making a difficult conversation about plagiarism more productive and less accusative.

Video portfolios are an excellent option for encouraging students to reflect on their learning and showcase their accomplishments this school year.