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Compared to the online social experiences that students engage in daily, most class-based discussion forums are ineffective, poorly designed and actively counterproductive. Rather than sparking curiosity and motivation, they’re turning students into head-nodding automatons, like something out of Martin Scorcese’s “Hugo” but without the fantasy elements and sublime visual effects. 

The Google Admin console can help K–12 IT teams better manage their Chromebook fleets.

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began we've seen an eight-fold increase in phishing spam. Here are the 6 most common scams to watch out for.

In the pandemic many higher ed faculty, forced onto Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms, have continued teaching online just as they always did face to face, delivering lectures over streaming video as they did in person. Many are unaware that teaching online can actually open new possibilities to innovate their teaching practice.

In fact, many college instructors have been downright grumpy about having been thrown into a new teaching format.

Polytechnic institutions have been pioneers for developing microcredentials, stackable credentials, and other programs that don’t come with a four-year degree. This focus on digestible, shorter credentials, is preparing graduates for the workforce like never before. 

Two years into the pandemic, schools continue to grapple with a broad array of concerns, from loss of instructional time to evolving pedagogical practices. Many believe that technology is the key to addressing any perceived learning loss, as well as redefining teaching and learning. Karen Adams, the Head of America’s Professional Development at Promethean, recently offered her perspective on where we are and where we’re going.

When people think about digital learning, the first things that come to mind are likely the common applications they’ve experienced. For example, you might think of remote learning through class meetings that happen over a video call, sharing class materials and collecting assignments using a learning management system, taking an asynchronous online course, or giving students individualized practice and feedback with learning software. 

In 2021, ransomware attacks were the most frequently disclosed type of cyber incident to impact schools, making up 37% of incidents.

A pilot program offers microcredentials that can help students find success after graduation

Assess your current virtual schooling program to make sure it offers the quality your students need to succeed

The American workforce statistics may be starting their slow climb out of the pandemic. The unemployment rate, for example, has fallen to 3.8 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But there’s still a labor shortage, and states are looking to make sure their workforces are truly competitive.

With remote teaching and examinations, the question arises whether students can be trusted to be honest about their assignments. There is a lot of information on the internet that may increase the temptation and opportunities to violate integrity.

A survey in 2020 found that more than 70% of students admitted to copying assignments from the internet. There are also other temptations, such as custom papers for sale online or services that will take their online classes.

Students are discussing microcredentials online and determining them to be just as valuable as degrees, despite the lower price tag.

As the role of technology in education is growing day by day, it's important to understand not only its advantages but also its disadvantages.

The metaverse is coming and for some sectors is already here. Virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences stand ready to change the way consumers interact with applications, environments, and virtual assets, and companies are vying for their share of the virtual economy.

There is no going back to “before the pandemic” as students and teachers return to campus in the fall. Higher education instructors and leaders must take what they’ve learned in terms of student engagement and accessibility and incorporate them into their course design and lecture.

The selection process for colleges involves several factors for graduating high school students. Problems regarding tuition, academic programs, and location are often considered when students decide which college they will attend.

In addition to these concerns, students with disabilities need to consider the college’s accommodations, including AT (or assistive technology) and devices. In this article, we’ll be discussing some questions you should be asking colleges about assistive technologies and the accommodations they provide. Read on for more. 

Here's what you need to know about the digital tools for teachers, such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Flipgrid

We have a concept we want the class to understand, so we stand and explain it to them. We give them background. Offer details. Anticipate and pre-empt common misconceptions. Illuminate the more entertaining bits. Emphasize the nuance.

Today’s learning environments are placing an increased emphasis on flexible and interactive technology. From purely remote learning to hybrid learning, the pandemic has accelerated all modes of online teaching and learning experiences. 

In recent years, blockchain technology has become a buzzword in the edtech sector. The system of recording information secures digital data in a way that makes it traceable and difficult to alter. Updates must be validated collectively. The technology can be used to authenticate the identities of people, to determine ownership or to verify data.

In the face of rising usage of digital learning tools as a permanent fixture in instruction and growing pressure for schools to make diversity, equity, and inclusion a higher priority, many institutions are failing the most basic requirements for digital accessibility.

Understanding the difference between “therapy delivered over videoconferencing” versus a teletherapy platform is essential for success

When it comes to teaching students to code, and the skills and ideas they will learn, it can help to think of a painter’s palette. But in this metaphor, instead of thick daubs of oil paint, imagine a collection of virtues and values.

Working with schools and school districts is one of the perks of my job. I’ve seen firsthand that it takes extraordinary individuals who are passionate about teaching to engage and motivate a room full of 30 children. At the same time, the situations often found in classrooms, schools and school districts can teach essential lessons on how to approach IT in the broader world. Here are my five biggest takeaways.