EdTech
Canvas Adds Assessment Tools, Wants to Help End The Big Test
In April, Instructure acquired MasteryConnect, a leader in formative assessment. Tom explains why this may mark the beginning of the end of standardized testing.
How User Design Can Impact Engagement and Learning for K-12 Students
By: Danielle Reid. Daniel shares how user interface (UI) design and, more broadly, user experience (UX) design – can be the deciding factor for the level of impact an education application or platform has on a student, particularly in the K-12 market.
It’s Time to Separate Facilities From Operations
The way we build, manage and maintain public school buildings is inefficient and exacerbates some of the biggest challenges in education. It's time for us to rethink the relationship between learning programs and public facilities. Tom proposes a change to how facilities are provided for public education programming.
Driving Innovation: Accelerators
By: Norton Gusky. Norton shares more about The CoSN K-12 Driving Innovation Series with three reports - Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers.
Inspiring and Supporting English Learners with Adaptive Tools
With a mission to make the classroom a better place by offering innovative tools to meet learners where they are, iReady by Curriculum Associates provides a personalized approach that increases collaboration with families and teachers.
Assistive Technology: Finding the Right Resources for All Students
Through the use of assistive technology resources, educators are better able to support students with a variety of abilities, enhancing their overall learning experience and fostering an environment of inclusion.
The State of Digital Play in Preschool
By: Katrina Youdale. Katrina explains how teachers and parents are able to use digital technology to quickly create a fun learning environment at a relatively low cost.
ISTE Releases A Practical Guide for Educators on Buying Edtech
ISTE along with Project Unicorn have released Better Edtech Buying for Educators: A Practical Guide to better inform educators purchasing decisions.
Redefining Readiness: New Literacies
Readiness has become a popular way to describe the mission. Are our students ready? Many like college and career ready. Others like Future Ready. In Part 1 of Redefining Readiness, Michael Niehoff focused on Pedagogy and Courses. For Part 2, he explores new literacies.
How Educators Can Help Close a Looming Crisis
By: Christine McDonnell. How can educators help stem the looming tech skills gap crisis? By tackling this issue starting at the foundation, i.e, teaching elementary and middle school students the valuable skills of computer science, educators can help create the next generation of skilled workers ready to tackle the new technological breakthroughs.