by Boardworks | Sep 10, 2021 | Student Engagement
The gamification of learning has created a common misunderstanding regarding why student engagement matters. The goal of student engagement is not entertainment, but to foster natural learning experiences that are retained by students through relevance and purpose. ... 
by Boardworks | Aug 24, 2021 | Education Technology
When digital curriculum is designed with ease of use and integration in mind, teachers facilitate learning rather than get caught up in the role of ‘technology DJ.’ Students remain immersed in the lesson of the day, without having to operate within multiple digital... 
by Boardworks | Aug 13, 2021 | Education Technology
The upgrades and purchases that are necessary to modernize schools’ technology infrastructure are expensive, to put it lightly. IT departments navigate more than laptop purchases, printers, and internet service. Security monitoring, wireless hotspots, educational... 
by Boardworks | Jul 22, 2021 | Education Technology, New Teachers
From outdated textbooks to lesson plans that aren’t aligned with standards, most schools have an abundance of odds and ends lying around the typical classroom. It’s not something to be ashamed of, it’s just a facet of teaching during a period of rapid change. But with... 
by Boardworks | Jul 12, 2021 | Instruction
Building a lesson plan is a process that’s influenced by the experience level of the teacher, the requirements of administrators, and the content to be taught. It’s common for lesson plans to start out strong and well-thought-out, but as the teaching schedule gets... 
by Boardworks | Jun 24, 2021 | Student Engagement
Classroom management is the keystone of a functioning learning environment. Without it, nothing gets done. Any teacher could tell you that the profession is full of curveballs. Sometimes it feels like planning is a poor use of time since a day in the classroom is... 
by Boardworks | Jun 11, 2021 | Education Technology
In the pre-distraction era, teachers and students grew relationships and fostered learning through one-on-one conversations in the classroom. Today, learning can take on a multitude of forms and experiences. A new generation of educational technologies use... 
by Boardworks | May 20, 2021 | New Teachers
Teachers, administrators, and students are living through an unprecedented time of instability in education. Those entering the profession are about to dive into a career undergoing tremendous change. For this reason, new teachers and new hires need all of the support... 
by Boardworks | May 6, 2021 | Learning Gap, Webinar
The learning gap is a growing area of concern in many school districts. After a year of disruptions, how can you start to address the issue? What role does technology play and how do you best leverage the tools at your disposal to help students catch up? Boardworks... 
by Boardworks | Apr 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
For school districts responding to the coronavirus pandemic, ESSER funds that were allocated under the CARES and CRRSA Acts offer a much-needed lifeline for addressing the impact of COVID-19. One of the most substantial additions to the program was additional funding... 
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