August 2022

Erik Ofgang (August 1, 2022). Teaching About the James Webb Space Telescope. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/teaching-about-the-james-webb-space-telescope

Erik Ofgang (August 1, 2022). NASA’s 6 Top Tools for Teaching About the James Webb Space Telescope. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/nasas-6-top-tools-for-teaching-about-the-james-webb-space-telescope

JILL BARSHAY (August 1, 2022). PROOF POINTS: Early data on ‘high-dosage’ tutoring shows schools are sometimes finding it tough to deliver even low doses. Retrieved from https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-early-data-on-high-dosage-tutoring-shows-schools-are-sometimes-finding-it-tough-to-deliver-even-low-doses/

Marianna McMurdock, Jasmine De Leon & Meghan Gallagher (August 1, 2022). 122 Teachers Speak: Surviving Student Learning Loss, Behavior Challenges. Retrieved from https://www.the74million.org/article/122-teachers-speak-surviving-student-learning-loss-behavior-challenges/

Kristal Kuykendall (08/01/22). Google Classroom Add-Ons Officially Launches, Enabling Integrations with 18 Ed Tech Tools. Retrieved from https://thejournal.com/articles/2022/08/01/google-classroom-add-ons-officially-launches-enabling-integrations-with-18-ed-tech-tools.aspx

TAMMY SENECA AND STEPHANIE THOMPSON (AUGUST 2, 2022). Using virtual reality to add oomph to lessons. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2022/08/using-virtual-reality-to-add-oomph-to-lessons

Kara Arundel (Aug. 1, 2022). Districts shuffle operations in response to COVID-19. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/districts-shuffle-operations-in-response-to-covid-19/628411/

Cari Spencer (August 1, 2022). For America’s Children, Screen Time is Here to Stay. Retrieved from https://www.the74million.org/article/for-americas-children-screen-time-is-here-to-stay/

ELIZABETH GERMINO (AUGUST 2, 2022). As back-to-school time approaches, the fight over cellphones in the classroom continues. Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/news/back-to-school-cellphone-ban-policies/

Linda Jacobson (August 2, 2022). Relief Funds Help Districts Find Homeless Students Lost During Pandemic. Retrieved from https://www.the74million.org/article/relief-funds-help-districts-find-homeless-students-lost-during-pandemic/

Rebecca Koenig (Aug 3, 2022). More High School Students Are Taking College Classes. But Not Everyone Gets the Chance. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-08-03-more-high-school-students-are-taking-college-classes-but-not-everyone-gets-the-chance

Erik Ofgang (Aug 3, 2022). Biden-Harris Tutoring Initiative: What You Need to Know. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/biden-harris-tutoring-initiative-what-you-need-to-know

Diana Restifo, David Kapuler (August 2, 2022). Best Digital Icebreakers. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/best-digital-icebreakers

Luke Edwards (Aug 3, 2022). What is OER Commons and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-oer-commons-and-how-can-it-be-used-to-teach-tips-and-tricks

Elena Ferrarin (Aug. 3, 2022). 4 ways transitioning to a 4-day school week impacts districts. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/4-ways-transitioning-to-a-4-day-school-week-impacts-districts/628601/

Kristal Kuykendall (08/03/22). Nonprofit Groups Say ED Must Address Inequitable Harms of Student Online Activity Monitoring. Retrieved from https://thejournal.com/articles/2022/08/03/nonprofit-groups-say-ed-must-address-inequitable-harms-of-student-online-activity-monitoring.aspx

Matthew Verrilli (Aug 2, 2022). Expert addresses task force on video-game addiction. Retrieved from https://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/tolland/expert-addresses-task-force-on-video-game-addiction/article_ead6828e-126d-11ed-80e1-7fbea48bd392.html

Erik Ofgang (08/03/22). Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/flexible-due-dates-how-it-works-in-college-and-k12

Erik Ofgang (08/05/22). What Are Google Classroom Add-Ons? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-are-google-classroom-add-ons-tips-and-tricks

TERRY GROSS (August 3, 2022). College is increasingly out of reach for many students. What went wrong? Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2022/08/03/1115380528/college-is-increasingly-out-of-reach-for-many-students-what-went-wrong

CARL HOOKER, MATT JOSEPH, SUZY BROOKS AND LEO BREHM (AUGUST 4, 2022). How to talk about SEL with families. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2022/08/talk-about-sel-with-families?utm_source=brief

Marlon Styles (August 3, 2022). Educator’s View: How My Ohio District is Recruiting and Retaining Black Teachers. Retrieved from https://www.the74million.org/article/educators-view-how-my-ohio-district-is-recruiting-and-retaining-black-teachers/

Catherine Shen (August 2, 2022). Paraeducators, the backbone of classrooms, push for better training and wages in Connecticut. Retrieved from https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2022-08-02/paraeducators-the-backbone-of-classrooms-push-for-better-training-and-wages-in-connecticut

Daniel Mollenkamp (Aug 4, 2022). What a Homework Help Site’s Move to Host Open Educational Resources Could Mean. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-08-04-what-a-homework-help-site-s-move-to-host-open-educational-resources-could-mean

Lauren Barack (Aug. 3, 2022). As tech proliferates in schools, what’s the right balance? Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/as-tech-proliferates-in-schools-whats-the-right-balance/628798/

Daris Howard (August 2, 2022). Calculators and a Changing World. Retrieved from https://latterdaysaintmag.com/calculators-and-a-changing-world/

Kara Arundel (Aug. 5, 2022). Survey: Majority of parents say schools’ customer service needs improvement. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/majority-of-parents-say-schools-customer-service-could-improve/628932/

Jo Napolitano (August 5, 2022). Students with Disabilities Often Overlooked in Gifted Programming. Retrieved from https://www.the74million.org/article/students-with-disabilities-often-overlooked-in-gifted-programming/

Kara Arundel (Aug. 5, 2022). Unstructured, longer play time called key to early learning. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/unstructured-longer-play-time-is-essential-to-learning/628946/

Erik Ofgang (Aug. 8, 2022). Teachers Love 4-Day School Weeks. Do They Work? Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/teachers-love-4-day-school-weeks-do-they-work

Ian Peterkin (Aug. 8, 2022). How One District Addressed Learning Loss. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/how-one-district-addressed-learning-loss

Luke Edwards (Aug. 8, 2022). What is TeachingBooks and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-teachingbooks-and-how-can-it-be-used-to-teach-tips-and-tricks

JILL BARSHAY (August 8, 2022). PROOF POINTS: Researchers say cries of teacher shortages are overblown. Retrieved from https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-researchers-say-cries-of-teacher-shortages-are-overblown/

Gail Cornwall (Aug. 5, 2022). How to Keep Kids Motivated and Engaged at School. Retrieved from https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/how-to-keep-kids-motivated-and-engaged-at-school

Chris Burt (August 5, 2022). Reaching Gen Z: Action steps colleges can take to ensure they are interested. Retrieved from https://universitybusiness.com/reaching-gen-z-action-steps-colleges-can-take-to-ensure-they-are-interested/

Lilah Burke (Aug 8, 2022). What Role Does Social Media Use Play in the Youth Mental Health Crisis? Researchers Are Trying to Find Out. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-08-08-what-role-does-social-media-use-play-in-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-researchers-are-trying-to-find-out

Shalene Gupta (Aug 7, 2022). An ADHD diagnosis can be expensive and inaccurate. This company’s test addresses both problems. Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/90766568/adhd-diagnosis-can-be-expensive-and-inaccurate-this-companys-test-addresses-both-problems

STACY YOUNG (AUGUST 9, 2022). How to provide effective feedback to online learners. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2022/08/provide-effective-feedback-online?utm_source=brief

Kara Arundel (Aug. 8, 2022). 5 ways schools can respond to student anxiety. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/5-ways-schools-can-respond-to-student-anxiety/629068/

Stephanie Smith Budhai (August 10, 2022). Nearpod Lesson Plan. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/nearpod-lesson-plan

Luke Edwards (August 10, 2022). What is Yellowdig and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-yellowdig-and-how-can-it-be-used-to-teach-tips-and-tricks

HAYLEY LINDNER (August 9, 2022). OPINION: Social and emotional learning may be the latest buzzword, but it’s really just good teaching. Retrieved from https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-social-and-emotional-learning-may-be-the-latest-buzzword-but-its-really-just-good-teaching/

EMILY A. VOGELS, RISA GELLES-WATNICK AND NAVID MASSARAT (AUGUST 10, 2022). Teens, Social Media and Technology 2022. Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/08/10/teens-social-media-and-technology-2022/

Nadia Tamez-Robledo (Aug 11, 2022). There’s Still Time to Do School Discipline Differently, Researcher Says. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-08-11-there-s-still-time-to-do-school-discipline-differently-researcher-says

Erik Ofgang (Aug 11, 2022). CDC Loosens School COVID Guidance. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/cdc-to-loosen-school-covid-guidance

Kecia Ray (Aug 12, 2022). Innovation in Education. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/innovation-in-education

Lusa Lo (August 11, 2022). Free Assistive Tech Tools That Support Academic Success. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/free-assistive-tech-tools-support-academic-success

Stephen Merrill, Sarah Gonser (August 12, 2022). For New Teachers, 6 Principles to Remember This Year. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/new-teachers-6-principles-remember-year

Lisa Nielsen (August 15, 2022). 9 Digital Etiquette Tips. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/9-digital-etiquette-tips

Erik Ofgang (August 15, 2022). What is SEL? Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-sel

Luke Edwards (August 15, 2022). What is Hypothes.is and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-hypothesis-and-how-can-it-be-used-to-teach-tips-and-tricks

Jennifer A. Kingson (Aug 15, 2022). Learning spaces, wellness rooms, nature trails. This is the K-12 school of the future. Retrieved from https://www.axios.com/2022/08/15/k-12-school-design-pandemic-architecture-learning

Diana Restifo (August 17, 2022). Best Sites for Genius Hour/Passion Projects. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/best-sites-for-genius-hourpassion-projects Erik Ofgang (August 16, 2022). How to Launch a Flipped Classroom. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/how-to-launch-a-flipped-classroom

ELISSA NADWORNY (August 16, 2022). Colleges ease COVID-19 restrictions as fall semester begins for millions of students. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2022/08/16/1117588455/colleges-ease-covid-19-restrictions-as-fall-semester-begins

Daniel Mollenkamp (Aug 16, 2022). Popular K-12 Tool Edmodo Shuts Down. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-08-16-popular-k-12-tool-edmodo-shuts-down

DIANE BENSON HARRINGTON (AUGUST 16, 2022). Classroom playbook for constructive dialogue. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2022/08/playbook-constructive-dialogue?utm_source=brief

Naaz Modan (Aug. 16, 2022). Public school enrollment down for second consecutive year. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/public-school-enrollment-down-for-second-consecutive-year/629773/

Erik Ofgang (August 18, 2022). Best Free QR Code Sites for Teachers. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/best-free-qr-code-sites-for-teachers

Kristal Kuykendall (08/18/22). Way Beyond Virtual Field Trips: The Surprising & Incredible Ways Educators Are Using ClassVR Virtual Reality in Schools. Retrieved from https://thejournal.com/articles/2022/08/18/podcast-the-surprising-incredible-ways-educators-are-using-classvr-virtual-reality-in-schools.aspx

Micah Ward (August 15, 2022). Should districts brace for a recession? A heads-up for leaders. Retrieved from https://districtadministration.com/should-districts-brace-for-a-recession-a-heads-up-for-leaders/

BECCA HUGHES ( AUGUST 18, 2022). Reduce burnout: Support teachers in classrooms, communities. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2022/08/support-teachers-prevent-burnout?utm_source=brief

Brandon Paykamian (August 12, 2022). Higher Ed’s Growing Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics. Retrieved from https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/higher-eds-growing-consortium-of-cybersecurity-clinics

Illinois Library (n.d.) Learning Theories: Understanding How People Learn. Retrieved from https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/pressbooks/instructioninlibraries/chapter/learning-theories-understanding-how-people-learn/

Richard Millwood (2013). HoTel Approach to Technology Enhanced Learning – Learning Theories. Retrieved from https://blog.richardmillwood.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Learning-Theory.pdf

AV Technology Staff ((August 22, 2022). Massive Displays Create Dynamic Learning Environments at UB. Retrieved from https://www.avnetwork.com/features/massive-displays-create-dynamic-learning-environments-at-ub

Michael T. Nietzel (Aug 21, 2022). These Colleges And Universities Are Reporting Record Size Freshmen Classes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2022/08/21/these-colleges-and-universities-are-reporting-record-size-freshmen-classes/?sh=1bdc65cbb533

EMILY MAE CZACHOR (AUGUST 21, 2022). Cardona calls on states to use COVID-19 relief funds to address teacher shortages. Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/news/miguel-cardona-covid-relief-funds-teacher-shortage-face-the-nation/

Erik Ofgang (AUGUST 22, 2022). Principals Don’t Have Huge Impact on Grades, According to New Study. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/principals-dont-have-huge-impact-on-grades-according-to-new-study

Luke Edwards (AUGUST 22, 2022). What is The Week Junior and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-the-week-junior-and-how-can-it-be-used-to-teach-tips-and-tricks

Ray Bendici (AUGUST 22, 2022). Best Practices for Interactive Displays in the Classroom. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/best-practices-for-interactive-displays-in-the-classroom

JILL BARSHAY (August 22, 2022). PROOF POINTS: Borrowing a page from marriage therapy in the classroom. Retrieved from https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-borrowing-a-page-from-marriage-therapy-in-the-classroom/

Anna Merod (Aug. 22, 2022). Students used average of 143 ed tech tools in 2021-22. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/students-used-average-of-143-ed-tech-tools-in-2021-22/630173/

Monica Alleven (Aug 19, 2022). School districts buy into CBRS, Wi-Fi for affordable broadband. Retrieved from https://www.fiercewireless.com/private-wireless/school-districts-buy-cbrs-wi-fi-affordable-broadband

NICK SWAYNE (AUGUST 23, 2022). College innovation lab thrives with flexible tech, partnerships. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2022/08/college-innovation-lab?utm_source=brief

Stephanie Smith Budhai (August 24, 2022). How to Leverage AI Teaching Apps. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/how-to-leverage-ai-teaching-apps

Diana Restifo (August 23, 2022). Best Online Education Sites. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/tl-advisor-blog/7684 Carolyn Heinze (August 23, 2022). Who’s Ready for Hybrid? Retrieved from https://www.avnetwork.com/features/whos-ready-for-hybrid

Jeffrey R. Young (Aug 23, 2022). Inside the Booming World Where Students Buy Custom Term Papers. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-08-23-inside-the-booming-world-where-students-buy-custom-term-papers

Michelle Blanchet (August 23, 2022). Guiding Students to See Themselves as Changemakers. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/guiding-students-see-themselves-changemakers

Vanessa Peters Hinton and Rachel Burstein (Aug 24, 2022). What Is the True Cost of a 1:1 Device Program? One State’s Careful Rollout Offers a Look. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-08-24-what-is-the-true-cost-of-a-1-1-device-program-one-state-s-careful-rollout-offers-a-look

ROSEMARY MARTIN (AUGUST 24, 2022). 5 ways to use your learning management system. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2022/08/5-tips-for-learning-management-system?utm_source=brief

Evan Pickrel, Kimberly Conner (08/24/22). Why Every University Needs an Accessible Standard Website Template. Retrieved from https://campustechnology.com/Articles/2022/08/24/Why-Every-University-Needs-an-Accessible-Standard-Website-Template.aspx?Page=1

Amy Burroughs (AUG 22 2022). Google’s Adaptive Learning Technologies Help Amplify Educators’ Instruction. Retrieved from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2022/08/googles-adaptive-learning-technologies-help-amplify-educators-instruction

Cynthia B. Vavasseur (August 25, 2022). A Rubric for Effective Edtech Use. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/rubric-effective-edtech-use

Mary Davenport (August 24, 2022). Boosting High School Students’ Sense of Agency and Motivation. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/boosting-high-school-students-sense-agency-and-motivation

Susan Gentz (August 24, 2022). The Final Countdown: GEER Edition. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/the-final-countdown-geer-edition

Erik Ofgang (August 26, 2022). Using the Metaverse to Help Students With Intellectual Disabilities. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/using-the-metaverse-to-help-students-with-intellectual-disabilities

Kecia Ray (August 29, 2022). Bringing Back Joy to the Classroom. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/bringing-joy-back-to-the-classroom

Erik Ofgang (August 29, 2022). Ways To Reduce Math Anxiety in Students. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/ways-to-reduce-math-anxiety-in-students

Erik Ofgang (August 29, 2022). What is Vocaroo? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/what-is-vocaroo-tips-and-tricks

JILL BARSHAY (August 29, 2022). PROOF POINTS: Seven new studies on the impact of a four-day school week. Retrieved from https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-seven-new-studies-on-the-impact-of-a-four-day-school-week/

Taashi Rowe (AUG 26 2022). Q&A: Superintendent on How His Small-Town District Leaned Into Digital Transformation. Retrieved from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2022/08/qa-superintendent-how-his-small-town-district-leaned-digital-transformation

Peter Johnson (Aug. 25th 2022). Electric school buses give back over 80 hours of power to Massachusetts energy grid. Retrieved from https://electrek.co/2022/08/25/electric-school-buses-supply-80-hrs-energy-massachussetts-grid/

Cara Pangelinan & Bree Dusseault (August 28, 2022). Many Remote Learning Options Shutting Down as School Reopens for Fall 2022. Retrieved from https://www.the74million.org/article/many-remote-learning-options-shutting-down-as-school-reopens-for-fall-2022/

Anna Merod (Aug. 25, 2022). How schools can extend internet to families for less than the cost of hotspots. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/how-schools-can-extend-internet-to-families-for-less-than-the-cost-of-hotsp/630499/

Stoloff, D.L. (Spring 2022). Additive Assessment. New England Faculty Development Consortium Exchange, p.15-17. Retrieved from https://nefdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ExchangePublicationSpring-2022.pdf

KRISTA L. COX (November 2, 2017). Does Sharing A Link To Online Content Amount To Copyright Infringement? Retrieved from https://abovethelaw.com/2017/11/does-sharing-a-link-to-online-content-amount-to-copyright-infringement/

Kara Arundel (Aug. 29, 2022). Survey: Use of print-only materials in classrooms likely to dwindle. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/exclusive-use-of-print-materials-in-classrooms-likely-to-dwindle/630606/

Diana Restifo (Aug. 30, 2022). Best Free Social-Emotional Learning Sites and Apps. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/15-sitesapps-for-social-emotional-learning

Andrea Vittorio (Aug. 30, 2022). Metaverse Technology Opens Up a Wider World of Privacy Concerns. Retrieved from https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/metaverse-technology-opens-up-a-wider-world-of-privacy-concerns

Nadia Tamez-Robledo (Aug 31, 2022). When It Comes To Edtech, How Much Influence Do Teachers Have? Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-08-31-when-it-comes-to-edtech-how-much-influence-do-teachers-have

SAMEER MASKEY (AUGUST 31, 2022). AI education roadmap: Kindergarten to career. Retrieved from corp.smartbrief.com/original/2022/08/introduce-ai-kindergarten?utm_source=brief

Lane Wendell Fischer (August 31, 2022). For Some Top Colleges ‘Rural Students’ Are Coming into Focus. Retrieved from https://dailyyonder.com/for-some-top-colleges-rural-students-are-coming-into-focus/2022/08/31/

KAREN D’SOUZA (AUGUST 17, 2022). A movement rises to change the teaching of reading. Retrieved from https://edsource.org/2022/a-movement-rises-to-change-the-teaching-of-reading/675989