Why Schools Should Promote Applied Learning
By: Mark Siegel. Schools should promote applied learning—learning through experience—to help students develop transferable problem-solving skills. Here’s how.
FETC: Takeaways from a Fantastic Week
At the 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) learning was everywhere. These are some of the key events and takeaways.
Providing the Right Learning Spaces for Students to Explore and Create
Five ideas for learning spaces that create an environment that can empower students to explore passions and real-world problems.
Rev Up Robotics Aims for Computer Science Accessibility & Application
Rev Up Robotics, the latest book from ISTE, is intended to be a hands-on, step-by-step guide for any teacher who wants to engage their students and teach real world skills through robotics. It is designed to help K-8 teachers in any content area get started in these skills, level-up practice and engage their students at higher levels.
Difference Making: New Tech Makes it Easier than Ever
Introducing some of this new tech into high school entrepreneurship courses could teach students the importance of making a difference.
Artificial Intelligence – The New Digital Divide?
Despite the promises of artificial intelligence, it is critical that educators and administrators consider the unintended consequences.
Getting Clearer: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Practicing culturally responsive pedagogy helps form communities of learners that care authentically, learn deeply and actualize fully.
Preparing for the Future: Learning Activities
Educators can use these six learning activities to help students build the essential skills they will need for the future of work.
24 Goals to Save the Planet (+1 in Case We Don’t)
Studying the Global Goals students can develop leadership and problem-solving skills, and identify how they can become difference makers.
iLEAD Schools Creating Authentic, High Quality Project-Based Learning Environments
iLEAD Schools are offering deeper and more personalized inquiry-based learning, fueled with a rich culture, creativity and commitment to necessary elements that facilitate high-quality project-based learning for all students.