Esports: Sports Continue to Play On
As social distancing guidelines remain in place, Montour School District's Esports team continues to practice safe social distancing through virtual Esports.
Smart Review: Harnessing the Power of Videos With Screencastify
Rachelle Dene Poth shares a smart review of Screencastify and how it can be used to support in-person and remote learning through video creation.
Reinventing the Education Conference: Co-Creating Professional Development and Social Connections in Real Time
By: Lydia Dobyns. New Tech Network created a virtual gathering called “Beyond NTAC” as an opportunity for Imagining Beyond the traditional work of school from July 13-16, 2020.
Reopening Schools: A Scheduling Map for Educators to Plan the Who, What, When, Where, and How of Learning this Fall
InnovateEDU and Brooklyn LAB have assembled a scheduling map for reopening schools this fall to help address the who, what, where, when and how's of reopening.
Getting Clearer: Our Students Need Sponsors, Not Saviors
Kelly explains the importance of students having sponsors - concerted communities of mentors that in various roles and responsibilities invest in the talents and desires of our young people.
Reopening Schools: A Getting Smart Webinar Recap
On Friday, June 19th Getting Smart hosted a webinar focusing on the challenges and complexity of reopening school in fall 2020. Here are some of the key takeaways and resources.
Students Earn AA Degrees and Job Offers as Grads from IBM Supported High Schools
IBM has long been a supporter of early-college and dual enrollment schools. Tom discusses how these opportunities provide work experiences while gaining accelerated and affordable access to college.
One School’s Experience with Distance Learning: Why Personalized Learning Is The Way Forward
By: Zach Varnell. After eight weeks of being thrown into the unknown of distance learning, Zach explains how IDEA High School is moving forward with a personalized approach to learning.
Three Basic Needs that Must Be Met for a Successful Opening of Schools
David Ross creates a Maslow-inspired hierarchy of needs to encourage educators to focus on a progression of actions to ensure their work will be successful.
Lessons from the Spring: Tips to Inform Future Distance Learning
With dramatic shifts to learning circumstances, educators are working to translate the physical classroom to the virtual environment. Erin and Kristen share lessons inform practices for any future distance learning.