What is Pocketalk? The Translation Tool Explained By Erik Ofgang published 25 May 23 Pocketalk provides translation devices that can allow students to instantly translate interactions with teachers and peers.
Why I Ignore Social Media (Mostly): Advice for School Leaders By Michael Gaskell published 24 May 23 Don’t let social media lead you into its toxic swamps
EntrySign Shows BETT 2023 How Visitor Management Works Best By Luke Edwards published 3 April 23 EntrySign is the ideal sign in and visitor management system for education institutions.
What is GoSoapBox and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks By Luke Edwards published 29 March 23 GoSoapBox is an online space to let students have their say and for educators to get feedback.
What is Yo Teach! and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks By Luke Edwards published 27 March 23 Yo Teach! is an interactive digital space for your class to share and feedback.
Education Re-Solutions for 2023 By Dr. Kecia Ray published 13 January 23 Synonyms for the word resolution could serve as guidance for solving education problems in the year ahead
Are Educators Leaving Twitter? By Erik Ofgang published 19 December 22 Leaving Twitter or staying has become a complex decision for many educators, as has picking potential replacements
What is Mote and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 12 December 22 Mote lets you add audio to a variety of apps for more personal feedback and digital communication in education.
Fight or Flight: How to Respond to Educational Leadership Changes By Dr. Kecia Ray published 14 November 22 School districts are changing educational leadership more quickly than ever, so it’s necessary to prepare for the inevitable
How to Lead Through Digital Communication By Michael Gaskell published 7 November 22 School leaders can demonstrate leadership through their digital communication practices
How to Teach With Social Media By Erik Ofgang published 7 November 22 Teaching with social media can foster connection and build engagement when done correctly, research shows.
How to Integrate School Security and Communication Technology By Beverly Miller published 24 October 22 With so many school security and communication products available, it’s important to make sure any you add will work with existing solutions
Motivating Students with Digital Badges By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 28 September 22 Using digital badges to reward and engage students
New K/20 Leadership Today Newsletter Helps Educators Navigate Difficult Times By TL Editors published 16 September 22 Tech & Learning magazine and K20Connect’s free newsletter is already reaching thousands of leaders each week.
What is Calendly and How Can It Be Used by Teachers? Tips & Tricks By Erik Ofgang published 25 July 22 Calendly is a scheduling platform that offers a free version that can help educators and those they meet with save time.
7 Ways to Sound Out-of-Touch at Your School District By Lisa Nielsen last updated 22 July 22 School district leaders must use updated language and engage in modern personnel practices to continue operating effectively
The Virtual Office Hours Learning Curve By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 18 July 22 Offering virtual office hours may not be your first choice, but it can be effective for everyone if approached properly
Managing Teacher Email By Erik Ofgang published 13 July 22 Managing teacher email more efficiently: advice from online teaching professionals and an etiquette expert
What is Zoom Whiteboard? By Erik Ofgang last updated 9 June 22 Zoom Whiteboard allows users to collaborate in real-time while staying within a Zoom meeting
4 Tips for Hosting School Webinars By Erik Ofgang last updated 31 May 22 Webinars should be as interactive as possible and allow for hands-on practice, says Laurie Guyon, who has hosted more than 400 webinars for her Board of Cooperative Educational Services
