Classroom Technology
Education news, analysis, and opinion about using technology in schools for teaching and learning.
Technology in Education: An Overview
From blended learning to computerized testing, digital and online technologies are reshaping the classroom experience for students.
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Technology & Student Wellness: How Tech, SEL, and Mental Health Are Now Linked
See how schools are trying to put student wellness front and center to help kids navigate a world in which social media and AI are all around them.
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Math + Tech: Are We Solving the Equation?
Math educators are testing new technologies such as artificial intelligence to see if they can help improve math instruction.
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Tech Is Everywhere. How Schools Are Using It
The rapid expansion of technology in schools raises important questions about the impact it is having on student learning.
- Classroom Technology How Do Teens Feel About Cellphone Bans? You Might Be SurprisedA survey by the Pew Research Center provides a window into what students think of cellphone bans.Classroom Technology Should Schools Curtail the Use of Technology? Congress Fuels DebateExperts told lawmakers ed tech hurts student mental health without improving learning outcomes.Classroom Technology What the Research Says How Much Time Do Teens Spend on Their Phones During School?Teenagers' most-used apps are social media, video, and gaming.Classroom Technology From Our Research Center Is There a Right Age for a Child’s First Cellphone? Educators Weigh InExperts say there's no optimal age for giving students their first mobile phone.Classroom Technology Can Messaging Apps Like Discord Facilitate Student Learning? What Educators Should KnowPeer-to-peer learning isn't new, but technology has changed the way students connect and work together.Classroom Technology Billions of Federal Dollars Are Spent on Teacher Training. Less Than Half Goes to Tech PDLess than half of districts direct federal PD funding to technology-related training.Classroom Technology Opinion Do Cellphone Bans Really Fix Student Engagement?Can schools offer a more compelling alternative to social media or AI?Classroom Technology Q&A One Teacher's Take and Research on the Screen-Time DebateNew report addresses concerns about kids' screen time in school.Classroom Technology How Teachers Can Talk to Students About Charlie Kirk's AssassinationAvoiding discussion of difficult topics in school is a missed learning opportunity.Classroom Technology Most States Won't Keep Funding Pandemic-Era Tech. Is That a Problem?School districts bought laptops and WiFi hotspots during the pandemic. Now many wonder how they will replace them.Classroom Technology How One Teacher Built a STEM and Robotics Program on a Shoestring BudgetThis rural Arkansas elementary and middle school teacher gives her students rich STEM experiences by using a creative mix of tools.Classroom Technology Webinar What K-12 Publishers Miss in September Is Costing Them District Renewals Worth MillionsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Digital rollouts starting slow? Learn how to fix login issues, boost usage & support teachers in our webinar.Classroom Technology Q&A Why One Teacher Told Students to Put Their Chromebooks Away—for GoodChemistry teacher Marcie Samayoa went back to paper-and-pencil lessons this school year. It's led to deeper engagement.Classroom Technology Professional Learning Guide Your Guide to Digital & Media LiteracyPrepare your students for today’s media-driven world with this professional learning guide.Classroom Technology Is Virtual P.E. the Future?Physical education plays a big role in keeping kids active in an era dominated by screens. But as technology is increasingly incorporated into schools and classrooms, can it also be leveraged to get them moving?