EdTech
Ed Policy
Progress Report: Ohio Straight A Fund
By: Michael Harlow. In Jan. 2013, Ohio Governor John Kasich introduced the idea of a competitive grant challenge to infuse innovative practices into Ohio’s K-12 schools which became known as the Straight A Innovation Fund. These dollars have been used towards fostering better learning environments for students. Here's an update!
Personalized Learning
Building Stamina to Open a World of Possible
Middle School READ 180 Teacher shares how she motivates her students to Open a World of Possible in reading by telling her story of how she struggled to build stamina to finish a book.
EdTech
Apple Updates Phone, Announces Watch, Makes it Easier to Pay
Tom shares his thoughts on the Apple unveil of iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Apple Watch and how it connects to education.
Ed Policy
Happy 80th Anniversary Communications Act: Time for a Rewrite
The Communications Act of 1934 still governs telecommunications in America and while updated periodically, it has not been modernized in 18 years. From phones to television to technology that hadn't previously existed, a lot has changed but dated regulations continue to view the communications sector in silos for distinct services.
Personalized Learning
Top 10 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Tech Budget
By: Robert Baker. Wondering how to get the most out of your budget this year? Here are 10 ways your school or district can save money on your tech budget.
Innov8
EdTech 10: What’s Trending
Even with a shortened holiday week there is plenty of news to share! This week's top 10 list shares massive changes in the ways we learn, design our schools, teach, and provide high quality education at scale.
Personalized Learning
Blending Middle Grade Humanities
The latest Getting Smart Bundle, sponsored by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation, outlines best practices and importance of blending middle grade humanities.
EdTech
The Skinny on #EdChat
A new resource guide from USC Rossier Online provides the ins and outs on the popular hashtag, #EdChat.
EdTech
EdTech 10: Better #SchoolInfo
This week's edition of EdTech 10 features the most up to date ed news headlines and asks parents, teachers & friends to help us think about school report cards and information. Don't miss your chance to contribute!
EdTech
A Gold Mine of #EdTech Resources: Part I
So, in the spirit of Mrs. Kelly, and to kick-off the new school year, I embark on a two-part series of sharing all the edtech resources I have stored in my mental Rolodex. Or, at least, all that I still use and care to remember. Thanks in no small part to all the amazing colleagues who have shared with me throughout my career, I embrace these technology gadgets as an endless treasure of educational tools.