Classroom Technology
Digital literacy, screen time, cellphones. Learn more about how schools handling technology’s effect on 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.
Optimizing Digital Learning for the New School Year
As students return to school buildings, big decisions must be made about how to adjust the use of technology for the “new normal.”
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What’s Wrong With Teacher PD for Technology—and How to Make It Better
Too often, the training is focused on the technology rather than the learning goals or it is not as practical as teachers need it to be.
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Technology Counts 2020: Coronavirus, Virtual Learning, and Beyond
During the COVID-19 school building closures, educators upgraded their tech skills faster than ever before. But will they use those newfound skills when schools reopen?
Classroom Technology Opinion Why I Changed My Mind About Cellphones in the ClassroomA decade ago, I championed smartphones as a powerful learning tool—but a lot has changed since then.
Classroom Technology What Drones Are Doing to Deliver Better Student EngagementWorking with drones can motivate students, as well as teach skills like coding, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Classroom Technology 3 Tips for Using Tech to Meet All Students' NeedsTechnology is everywhere in most classrooms, but equitable access to it for all students still isn’t a reality.
Classroom Technology Many Teachers Rely on Adaptive Learning Tech. Does It Work?Adaptive learning technologies adjust the level of difficulty of instruction or assessment based on an individual student's skill levels.
Classroom Technology Opinion Cellphones in Schools: Addiction, Distraction, or Teaching Tool?A short history of the long debate over how to manage cellphone use in the classroom.Classroom Technology Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Blended Learning?Assess your knowledge of blended learning.
Classroom Technology Problem-Solving Olympiad Puts Power Skills to the TestSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.The inaugural NXTLVL Problem-Solving Olympiad brought students together online for a day of spirited competition, pushing them to their true potential. Middle school problem-solvers from four continents, including three of the top ten virtual schools ranked by World Schools, navigated complex challenges in teams. These challenges tested timeless Power Skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
Classroom Technology Opinion Let's Not Oversimplify Students' Cellphone UseVilifying the technology, including social media, is easier than digging into the societal issues that contribute to mental health issues.
Classroom Technology A Deep Dive Into TikTok's Sketchy Mental Health AdviceStudents should apply the same media literacy skills to mental health information that they would to other content, experts say.
Classroom Technology Opinion Teachers Aren't 'Silicon Valley's Lackeys'“We must remember that tech companies want different things for our children from what we do,” writes an English teacher.Classroom Technology Spotlight Spotlight on Empowering Educators and Engaging StudentsThis Spotlight will help you leverage technology to meet students’ individual needs, investigate how ed tech can help teachers, and more.
Classroom Technology 15 Reasons Teachers Say Social Media Isn't All Bad for StudentsMany educators do see some positive impact from social media. For instance, the apps and platforms enable informal learning.
Classroom Technology Teachers Spend 2 Hours a Day on TikTok. What Do They Get Out of it?For some teachers, TikTok is the bane of their existence. For others, it's a go-to source of inspiration, delivered with a dash of humor.Classroom Technology Reports Technology and Student Well-Being: 10 ChartsThe EdWeek Research Center surveyed educators to learn about their views and experiences regarding the impact of technology on students.
Special Report Technology & Student Wellness: How Tech, SEL, and Mental Health Are Now LinkedSee 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.
