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Jul 01, 2015

Effective Edtech Implementation: Support and Strategies

Complete, organized, and well supported implementation of edtech solutions is key to their effectiveness in the classroom. We have put together several strategies to help you make the most of your new edtech tools.

Stephanie Abbott

Jun 17, 2015

Three Must-Have Elements for a Successful Summer Plan

A clear, well-developed plan is a key element of all successful summer school programs. Hartford Public School's summer math plan is a great example of a focused, organized, and attainable program.

Stephanie Abbott

Jun 01, 2015

Digital Native Teachers Become the Majority: Now What?

When I sat down to write this post, I intended to share an incredible fact with a surprised world—our country is on the cusp of having more teachers who are digital natives than ones who are analog

Darin Rasmussen

May 13, 2015

[Middle School ELA Courses] The Design Process and New Features

In the fall of 2014, the Plato Courseware team started working on a brand-new series of courses for middle school English. They needed to dig into what strategies, tactics, features, voice, etc., work most effectively to engage middle school students, especially in English language arts (ELA).

Thomas Boe

Mar 13, 2015

[Digital Learning Day] Embracing the Shift Toward Online and Blended Learning

Thanks to technology, content can be available for student learning on a 24/7 basis. Individual needs and learning styles can be addressed more successfully, and learners become more responsible and accountable for their own education. This Digital Learning Day, let’s look at online learning through the eyes of a classroom teacher and consider how teaching practices must evolve to meet the needs of today’s unique learners.

Winnie O'Leary

Mar 03, 2015

The Latest Tools for Student Collaboration

The Common Core and the other next-generation standards all call for students to spend more of their time communicating interpersonally and collaborating with peers. Here are some helpful collaboration tools for use in the classroom.

Scott Sterling

Feb 26, 2015

Success with eLearning Days in Indiana

Two years ago, Northwestern Consolidated School District (NWCSD) in central Indiana embarked on a radical move toward blended learning: using Study Island, Plato Courseware, and EdOptions Academy to power its new 1:1 technology initiative. Now, they have been named our latest Rock Star School!

Scott Sterling

Feb 17, 2015

How to Use YouTube Responsibly in the Classroom

YouTube has become the go-to source for teachers looking to enrich their lessons with video, bring concepts to life, or get some grading done at the back of the room. While it might be a powerful tool, and it has some safeguards against truly inappropriate content, it still takes some work to use it responsibly.

Scott Sterling

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