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Maximizing Back-to-School Budgets: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / By Alicia Verweij

As teachers and administrators gear up for the new school year, it is crucial to spend back-to-school budgets effectively to ensure the best possible learning experiences for students. So how do educators ensure they are making informed decisions when allocating budgets while also addressing the challenges of finding reliable academic-based products? That’s what we plan …

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The Impact of Chatbots and AI in K-12 Education

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / By Alicia Verweij

Segments about… Chatbots and artificial intelligence have been popping up in the news a lot lately, and it’s easy to see why. University education major students are being presented with specific questions about how they will use technology in their classrooms. They are also requiring that students discuss how they can integrate technology into their …

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Advancing Education with Augmented Reality (AR)

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / By Alicia Verweij

Augmented Reality (AR) is an innovative technology that offers educators and students an immersive, interactive learning experience. Studies show that when implemented properly, AR/VR can dramatically improve educational outcomes in core content areas and future-ready initiatives. Most AR/VR solutions are not designed for the educational market, so while they may provide a few really great …

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Take State Test Prep From Dreaded to Delightful

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / By Alicia Verweij

As a classroom teacher, I understand the overwhelming pressure and anxiety that students experience during state test preparation. For many, the thought of taking these exams can be daunting and stressful. However, I have discovered some fantastic digital tools that have transformed the experience from dreaded to delightful. To make test prep engaging and enjoyable, …

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CS For ALL: Where Does Your State Stand?

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / By Alicia Verweij

The jobs of the future will require computer literacy so it’s increasingly important that quality computer science (CS) education is an urgent priority for public school systems around the globe. Although CS has been offered in K-12 public schools for decades, it has not been uniformly required, nor universally available. Yet, as society becomes increasingly …

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Computational Thinking Article with resources

Computational Thinking: NOT just another ‘buzzword!’

2 Comments / Educator, Leadership / By Alicia Verweij

From computational math to computational biology, to Harvard University’s Computational Science and Engineering Program, providing young people with access to quality computer science (CS) education is increasingly seen as an urgent priority for public school systems across the U.S. and around the globe. While expanding CS education is expected to directly benefit students, promote sustainable …

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How is Web3 Reshaping Education?

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / By Alicia Verweij

Last June, I wrote an article about a major technology called Blockchain and how it was impacting education. This Blockchain technology tracks digital records and has spurred a cryptocurrency explosion. It has also led to the rise of new groups that are experimenting with less-hierarchical ways to conduct business. This major internet and technology shift is …

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Professional Development for Teachers

2 Comments / Educator, Leadership / By Alicia Verweij

Professional learning is an integral part of school culture and developing staff. Summer is a great time to reflect and revitalize yourself as an educator. One area that applies to both of these is professional development. Even though we know professional learning is important, a 2013 report on professional development (PD) by the National School Boards …

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Drones In K-12 Education

5 Comments / Educator / By Alicia Verweij

At the start of the new millennium, academic research identified a potential problem for students in the United States. Compared to their counterparts around the world, American students are less prepared for the modern global workforce. A multitude of studies have identified a particular shortfall in science and math-related concepts. In response to the problem, …

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5 Factors for Effective EdTech Purchases

1 Comment / Educator, Leadership / By Alicia Verweij

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for students to be digitally fluent and have adequate access to devices and the internet both at school and at home. The pandemic rapidly fueled the market for educational technology providers to market their hardware and software to schools across the globe. Despite the pandemic, schools make considerable financial …

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Technology skills

Maximizing Back-to-School Budgets: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators

The Impact of Chatbots and AI in K-12 Education

Advancing Education with Augmented Reality (AR)

Take State Test Prep From Dreaded to Delightful

CS For ALL: Where Does Your State Stand?

Computational Thinking: NOT just another ‘buzzword!’

How is Web3 Reshaping Education?

5 Factors for Effective EdTech Purchases

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