digital learning
Ed Policy
Middle Grade Math Blends: 10 Lessons Learned
We’ve been studying middle grade math blends and with the help of guest authors and partners we’ve observed 10 lessons.
Personalized Learning
The Results are In, Growth is Happening
Annual report shows success for students using visual math program.
EdTech
Teachers Deserve Better Tools for Tracking Subskills
Most schools have no way to combine the assessment information from multiple sources in ways that are useful for driving instructional improvement or managing student progress. While this seems to be an easy problem to solve, there appear to be four significant problems.
EdTech
Blended Reading Success in the Intermediate Grades
Cypress-Fairbanks principal Becky Koop has had success with READ 180, a blended learning reading program.
Personalized Learning
20 Can’t Miss Edu Conferences
A recap of 20 great education conferences that are worth attending throughout the course of the year. From the big 12 digital learning to major regional conferences and a couple more for good measure. Check out this list and start planning your conference season!
Ed Policy
EdTech 10: No Brain Drain Here
Summer Brain Drain is a well-documented concept. However, our team has recently noticed that the dreaded “summer slump” that sends out-of-practice kids into classrooms each fall doesn’t seem to affect adults. In fact, we’ve got evidence that teachers and leaders will be showing up with new tools to drive new practices as a result of a very productive summer. Check out this week’s top ten edtech stories for a scan of the proof.
EdTech
Todo Math: Great Math App for Diverse Learners
All in all, Todo Math is a complete, well-designed app which will serve children through all stages of early elementary math education. Perfect for supplemental math practice at school or at home. And it is well worth the purchase price.
EdTech
New White Paper Outlines What’s Now and Next with School Software
As educational technology continues to characterize the classroom, the ways that it is being used are becoming more and more sophisticated. From blending learning to supporting data-driven practices, digital tools, including software for education, are changing the ways that teachers and students both operate.
Ed Policy
EdTech 10: World Cup Style
As the soccer world is facing the elimination rounds, we thought we'd offer our advice on which EdTech stories made the cut this week. Much like Costa Rica, some of these stories we didn’t see coming but are strong contenders for top story of the week.
Leadership
Moving Towards Next Generation Learning
We are, let’s face it, a Tower of Babel when it comes to defining what we’re all doing here. That sounds disparaging, but I don’t actually mean it that way. Re-imagining the desired outcomes and the common student experience of America’s public schools is a messy, chaotic business – and that’s what real change looks like.