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Warning! Is Your School District Unknowingly Breaking ADA Requirements?

2021-12-13T18:32:27+00:00

As a whole, educators tend to be good, law-abiding citizens who would never intentionally break any rules or regulations. However, many school districts across the country are currently breaking ADA and other compliance requirements in regards to closed captioning without even realizing it! There are several laws pertaining to the accessibility of electronic media and their use in schools, each of which have their own unique framework and guidelines and are subject to change. It’s no wonder school administrators can lose track of the requirements set forth for them by the law when there is so much to keep up with. [...]

Warning! Is Your School District Unknowingly Breaking ADA Requirements?2021-12-13T18:32:27+00:00

3 Key Benefits of Live Broadcasting Your School Board Meetings

2021-12-07T16:58:05+00:00

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and the same can be said for educating them. On occasion, typically once a month, that village comes together at a school board meeting to discuss and decide on important factors that impact the daily lives and education of all students. While many parents and community members may be unaware that these meetings are typically open to the public, more and more people are waking up to the fact that school board meetings are one of the best places to have your voice heard in a meaningful and immediately impactful way. [...]

3 Key Benefits of Live Broadcasting Your School Board Meetings2021-12-07T16:58:05+00:00

4 Ideas for Promoting Creativity Through Project Based Learning

2021-11-24T15:37:53+00:00

If you ask any educator who is a fan of the popular teaching strategy known as “project based learning”, they will tell you that their students learn best when engaging in the planning and execution of real-world and personally meaningful projects. The critical thinking skills and deep content knowledge involved in such projects instill not only a sense of ownership and independence, but also a level of creativity that students can struggle to find in more traditional settings. When students are invested in the entire process of completing a project, they are given the opportunity to flourish and create well beyond [...]

4 Ideas for Promoting Creativity Through Project Based Learning2021-11-24T15:37:53+00:00

How Technology Can Revolutionize Your Formative Assessments

2021-11-16T21:40:33+00:00

As educators, making and sticking to a well-designed plan can be the key to success in many endeavors. Each school year begins with a meticulously planned curriculum map, along with detailed lesson plans designed to engage students in meaningful instruction. However, effective teachers also acknowledge the value of constantly monitoring and evaluating the success of said well-designed plan, and pivoting where necessary. What works great for one group of students may not fit the particular needs of the next group. This is where formative assessments come in. By providing frequent, informal, and low-stakes opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency and knowledge, [...]

How Technology Can Revolutionize Your Formative Assessments2021-11-16T21:40:33+00:00

Content Creation 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Great Instructional Videos

2021-11-08T18:13:46+00:00

There’s no denying that high-quality video content is here to stay in the world of education. Even when many of today’s teachers were students in school themselves, their eyes widened with excitement the minute they saw the TV cart being wheeled into the classroom, now traded out for projectors and touch-screen boards. However, we’ve come a long way since the days of TV carts in terms of who is making that high-quality relevant content. Gone are the days of having to search the library or video store for the latest and greatest VHS tape. These days, there are no better content [...]

Content Creation 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Great Instructional Videos2021-11-08T18:13:46+00:00

Are You Missing the Final Piece of the Social Emotional Learning Puzzle?

2021-10-18T16:38:56+00:00

Social emotional learning is certainly not a new concept, but its importance has been made abundantly clear in recent years. Covid-19, and the many challenges brought with it, has fostered a new era where students are coming to school with a whole new set of needs, and educators are rising to the occasion to meet those needs as best they can. Social emotional learning can be a powerful tool for students and adults alike to explore and develop important soft skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, conflict resolution, responsible decision making, and more. But implementing a positive and impactful SEL curriculum [...]

Are You Missing the Final Piece of the Social Emotional Learning Puzzle?2021-10-18T16:38:56+00:00

3 Reasons Your Schools Need a Video-on-Demand Library

2021-10-12T22:00:15+00:00

It’s no secret that the use of video has become a key factor in overall educational success over the recent years. Whether it’s creating awesome instructional videos, documenting all the amazing things their students are doing, or sharing engaging video resources with one another, educators everywhere have truly become video experts. Why not take advantage of that expertise and create district-wide, school-wide, and even classroom-specific libraries of video content? Here’s three reasons your schools need a video-on-demand library: Community Outreach: Students, parents, administrators, and community members all benefit when everyone works together toward a common goal. Keep your community in the [...]

3 Reasons Your Schools Need a Video-on-Demand Library2021-10-12T22:00:15+00:00

Simplify Your School District’s Digital Signage (Without Breaking the Bank)

2021-10-06T14:55:01+00:00

With the rise in popularity of educational technology over the years, one often overlooked and underappreciated tool that has emerged is digital signage. TV screens have been placed in countless school hallways across the country, displaying important information and announcements for students and faculty to see throughout the day. The ability to quickly and seamlessly communicate things like the breakfast and lunch menus, bell schedules, announcements regarding after-school events, and even live weather reports has transformed how students, teachers, and administrators interact with their school environment. But with so many options on the market for digital signage solutions, how do you [...]

Simplify Your School District’s Digital Signage (Without Breaking the Bank)2021-10-06T14:55:01+00:00
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