News - Tech & Learning

5 Ways to Spread Kindness In Your School

By Sascha Zuger published 14 March 23

Inspired by local legend Fred Rogers, students in South Allegheny Schools spread kindness in their school and beyond

Lady Luck: The Challenges of Women Moving Into Education Leadership

By Dr. Kecia Ray published 14 March 23

Despite long making up more than half the education workforce, women have had a long struggle getting to the highest leadership positions

5 Ways Educator Pathways is Promoting DEI in San Diego County

By Erik Ofgang published 13 March 23

Adina Sullivan-Marlow draws on her own experience to promote more diversity in education with Educator Pathways, a program of the San Diego County Office of Education.

What is Discovery Education? Tips & Tricks

By Erik Ofgang published 10 March 23

Discovery Education features thousands of videos as well as interactive lessons and virtual field trips.

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Reimagining Search Committee Service

By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 8 March 23

How serving on a search committee can help reshape your institution

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Best Deaf Awareness Lessons & Activities

By Diana Restifo published 7 March 23

The following free deaf history and awareness lessons and activities highlight the accomplishments of deaf people in the arts, education, sports, law, science, and music.

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A group of four Written Out Loud graduates are pictured with the book they published as part of the program.

What is Written Out Loud? The Collaborative Writing Program Explained by Its Screenwriter Founder

By Erik Ofgang published 6 March 23

Through Written Out Loud, screenwriter Joshua Shelov shares the collaborative storytelling methods he developed with schools online and in person

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I Used An Edcamp to Educate My Teaching Staff on AI Tools. Here’s How You Can Do It Too

By Michael Gaskell published 3 March 23

Using an edcamp can be a powerful way to invigorate and engage your teaching staff

Putting the MEN in Mentoring: Practical Ways Men Can Be Better Allies

By Ivy Nelson published 1 March 23

How men can improve their mentoring and allyship efforts

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Best Women's History Month Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo published 28 February 23

These lessons and resources are an excellent way to investigate and understand women as changemakers, activists, and heroines

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Best Free Engineering Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo published 24 February 23

Explore these top engineering lessons and activities for K-12 classrooms.

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5 Ways To Teach With ChatGPT

By Erik Ofgang published 23 February 23

Ways to effectively teach with ChatGPT and avoid student misuse of the technology.

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Sal Khan: ChatGPT and Other AI Technology Herald “New Epoch”

By Erik Ofgang published 21 February 23

Online learning pioneer Sal Khan believes ChatGPT-style AI technology is going to change the world and educators are already among the first to feel its impact.