EduJedi Report Podcast: K–12 Information Security — Big Picture Insights In this episode of the EduJedi Report Podcast, host LeiLani Cauthen, CEO of the Learning Counsel, speaks with Cisco security expert Doug Walsten to provide a broad, practical overview of information security challenges facing K–12 schools and districts. The conversation focuses on how student and … Read more

Should Teachers Be Responsible for SAT and ACT Preparation? School teachers work tirelessly to help young people grow as students and as members of society. Given their existing responsibilities, is it fair to expect teachers to also prepare students for standardized college admissions tests like the SAT and ACT? Teachers’ Workload and Compensation It is … Read more

It’s Time to Unlearn & Relearn Learning This article was originally written and published by Rich Carr of Carr Knowledge. You can read more at Brain-centric Design. Our capacity to learn, think, create, and adapt gave our species the evolutionary advantage to become one of the most successful on Earth. Yet despite that potential, the … Read more

How to Plan and Market a Successful Virtual Conference By Devishobha Chandramouli, Image credit: https://writix.co.uk. Virtual events have been steadily gaining traction for several years, and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated that trend. Many organizations canceled in-person gatherings and shifted to virtual conferences, opening new opportunities to connect with audiences without geographic limits. According to The … Read more

By Mark Booker AI in Education: Practical Uses, Benefits, and Cautions Artificial intelligence is another transformative tool in the history of learning—similar in impact to the Internet, the calculator, or the printing press. Like those technologies, AI expands access to information and speeds how quickly students can process and apply knowledge. It can be disruptive … Read more

Guest author: Pamela Donnelly Getting a son or daughter into a top college is increasingly competitive. This year, some elite universities admitted fewer than 6% of applicants, and acceptance rates continue to fall at many selective schools. At the same time, navigating the path to the right college has become more complex for students and … Read more

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to meet some of your online students in person? Educator Heather Pence, a teacher for 51Talk, recently attended an event that brought her closer to the students she teaches online. On August 15, 2017, 51Talk brought top students from China to New York City to compete in … Read more

You work full-time or you’re a student balancing school and expenses, and this month you found yourself short on rent or behind on bills. That situation can feel overwhelming, but there are practical, short-term solutions to help you cover a single month’s rent and get back on track. Below are clear options to consider, plus … Read more

By Lauren Groff Relying on the same lesson plan year after year can feel comfortable, but your students are constantly changing—and your instruction should evolve with them. Thoughtful integration of technology into the classroom not only gives you fresh tools for teaching but also increases student engagement, supports diverse learning styles, and helps you manage … Read more

By Mike Broderick, CEO of Turning Technologies As the school year begins across the country, educators are renewing their focus on tools that improve learning, engagement and long-term knowledge retention. Education technology—commonly called edtech—continues to expand into classrooms at all levels, offering practical ways to make lessons more interactive, to measure student progress more accurately, … Read more