James Hoyer, Assistant Director of Instructional Technology at North East Independent School District (NEISD) Located in San Antonio, Texas, understands the success that happens when the connection between the teacher’s voice and the learner’s mind occurs. In order to improve the listening and learning environment for every child and strengthen the connection between teachers and […]
When test scores showed a significant number of students weren’t hitting English Language Arts and Math targets, Palmer High School began making big changes to instruction, putting a new focus on differentiated instruction that engages students in every concept. Recently, rigorous new standardized tests designed to prepare students for life after high school revealed that […]
From regular use of tablets and computers to artificial intelligence, today’s educators are no strangers to technology in the classroom. The increasing prevalence of educational technology, or EdTech, means teachers and students are more connected to advanced digital tools than ever before. It is this connectivity that can prove to be one of our greatest […]
Over 100 million people use PowerPoint to create business and education presentations. Yet, so often, slideshows come across as confusing or monotonous to audiences. The best PowerPoints have great content, presented clearly, in a beautiful design. Use these simple tips to create better PowerPoint presentations that will wow your audience: 1. Understand Aspect Ratios We’ve […]
Today’s digital devices and tools offer amazing opportunities for kids to imagine, invent and explore with technology—and perhaps most important of all, have fun. Over the years, Google has worked closely with educators to build programs for kids to create through code, doodle their dreams, explore exotic locales with virtual reality, and even tour the […]
About five years ago, my school, Mountain View Elementary in Simi Valley, CA, was on the verge of closing down due to declining enrollment. I had just taken over as principal after a career spent not in administration but in school psychology and supporting programs for special needs students. But already I could see things […]
When I was the Principal of Columbus Park Elementary School in Worcester, MA, I often had companies try to convince me to buy their products. For the most part, I would say yes or no to what they offered, and that would be the end of it. Once, though, my colleagues and I went beyond […]
Studies show what educators already know: students that participate in extracurricular activities (ECAs) – such as performing arts, sports, publications, practical labs, student government, honors society and academic clubs – have higher GPAs, score better on assessment tests, have better attendance and frequently go on to higher education. This is especially true in high school, […]
In traditional learning environments, the most widely relied upon format amongst schools and other educational organizations is in-person interactions between teacher and student. This conventional system is based on students finding success with curriculum delivered through direct engagement and personal instruction. The same holds true in a professional setting, where education and training are critical […]
A recent study by Gallup found that only 1 in 5 parents are fully engaged with their child’s school, meaning that 80% of parents aren’t getting the information they need from their children’s teachers. This could be due to parents’ lack of interest, lack of time, or simply that they or their children’s teachers don’t […]
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