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Edtech trends

Explore eight of the latest trends in educational technology—including differentiation, the use of big data, and virtual reality—as digital tools become more important than ever in K-12 education.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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What are some barriers of ICT in education? Discover 5 barriers to technology integration in education.

Mary Dean
Shaped Contributor

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Whereas “blended” teaching and learning was the 2010s, “connected” teaching and learning will be the 2020s. The coronavirus was the forcing function that made it so.

John "Jack" Lynch
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, HMH

Remote Learning

ICLE Senior Fellow Eric Sheninger shares tips with education leaders on transitioning their district to remote learning while schools are closed during the coronavirus outbreak.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

How to calculate social media engagement

Download these free math activities for students to teach them how to calculate the engagement of both real and fictional Instagram users.

Ally Zmijeski
Associate Learning Architect, Math

Boolean math

Learn the basic ideas of what Boolean algebra is, along with some history and examples. Use the free activity to have high school students practice evaluating logical Boolean expressions.

Fernando J. Castillo

Cellphones in schools

Explore suggestions for what you can do differently to achieve a better result when it comes to managing student use of cellphones in classrooms.

Weston Kieschnick
Associate Partner, ICLE

Teaching how to write an email

Learn how to teach email writing to students and focus on proper email etiquette so they can ask questions and send greetings to teachers, school staff, and even parents.

Sally Doulton
Teacher, Manhasset Secondary School, New York

Using social media for teacher professional development

Start using social media for teacher professional development to network with other educators, follow trends, and share resources. The value of social media for professional growth should not be understated.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Best of Shaped

In this selection of the most-read blog posts of 2019, we hear from middle school teachers, literacy and math experts, and a parent.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

How does technology affect education? Explore 4 ways instructional technology can make a difference in learning outcomes.

Debi Christensen
Shaped Contributor

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Explore 62 check for understanding strategies to use during a lesson that enhance student engagement, identify knowledge gaps, and foster effective learning.

Timothy Mugabi
Shaped Contributor

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More than 16,000 educators gathered to explore the ways in which today’s technology can shape tomorrow.

Lisa Huston
Shaped Contributor

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Congratulations to our very own Eric Sheninger, an ICLE Senior Fellow, who made EdTech magazine's list of 30 Must-Read K-12 Education IT Influencers.

Shaped Staff

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Use this infographic to explore areas of teacher optimism and concern regarding edtech, and discover the digital tools teachers use most frequently.

Shaped Staff

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The cost of technology in education is high. Read about three key considerations regarding the cost of technology in schools.

Debi Christensen
Shaped Contributor

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Explore the pros and cons of technology in the classroom. Technology is a powerful tool that positively impacts learning.

Casey Brown
Shaped Contributor

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Explore 7 innovative educational technology examples to use in the classroom. From virtual reality to AI, discover tools shaping the future of learning.

Jenny Fulton
Shaped Contributor

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