Federal E-rate funding continues to play a crucial role in narrowing the digital gap, especially for rural and underserved communities, as per an annual report from Funds For Learning, a prominent advocate for educational technology funding. The 14th annual E-rate Trends Report sheds light on the current achievements and obstacles of the E-rate program and … Read more
Support from donors provides financial assistance to college students who participate in faculty-led research projects. Faculty-led research experiences are essential for undergraduate degree programs, offering students hands-on experience and research training that can help shape their future career paths. However, not every student knows how to navigate or has the resources to engage in research, … Read more
Employee onboarding is a crucial process for organizations looking to improve performance, engagement, retention, and cost savings. One of the key decisions to make when planning a comprehensive strategy is selecting the right employee onboarding software. There are a variety of options available, each with its own benefits that can be used independently or as … Read more
On this week’s episode of Trending in Education, we have a discussion with Nicolle Merrill regarding conversation design, AI literacy, and preparing for the impacts of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Nicolle is the founder of The Boring AI Company, where she educates organizations about AI. She also has practical experience in designing conversational AI, … Read more
You already know Donald Trump. He is unfit to lead. Watch him. Listen to those who know him best. He tried to subvert an election and remains a threat to democracy. He helped overturn Roe, with terrible consequences. Mr. Trump’s corruption and lawlessness go beyond elections: It’s his whole ethos. He lies without limit. If … Read more
Virtual reality and 3D printers have the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and prepare for high-demand careers, especially in the medical field. The era of COVID-19 saw a surge in school makerspaces and the use of 3D printers, but are students really utilizing this technology to its full potential? 3D printers are currently … Read more
I have tried about nine new things this school year, and they have all been successful. While I have made mistakes in the past, this year seems to be going smoothly. I will share new ideas for next year in a future post. Providing a bowl of fruit for students each day has been a … Read more
With a vote on North Idaho College’s accreditation status expected in January, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities issued its final report to the college last week. It offers a mixed outlook on the beleaguered community college in Coeur d’Alene, once again highlighting governance issues as the key concern. The Northwest Commission has issued … Read more
How To Reduce Cheating And Promote Deeper Learning While cheating has always been a concern in education, does that mean everyone’s doing it? Dr. Donald McCabe with the International Center for Academic Integrity conducted a comprehensive survey involving 70,000 students (both undergraduates and graduates) over a 12-year period, from 2002 to 2015. According to their … Read more
Last year, my seventh-grade class worked on creating at-scale drawings of cost-efficient cabins for an outdoor education camp. Using three-dimensional figures and proportional reasoning, my students were tasked with designing and producing piñatas that met specific volume and surface area constraints. We tackled challenging problems, such as determining the amount of sugar needed for a … Read more