Versatile Tools for Blended Learning

Years ago when I started to use more technology in the classroom, I thought that by having students watch videos at home, rather than in class, I would be “flipping” the classroom. Fortunately, I learned quickly that I was not, and made some […]

Tips and Tools to Encourage Classroom Collaboration

Students need opportunities to do more than just sit passively in the classroom. We need to create learning experiences where students can collaborate, problem solve, build their social-emotional learning skills, and go beyond simply learning the […]

Increasing Student Engagement Through EdTech

Student engagement is the vital ingredient of classroom learning and academic excellence. Without it, students lose interest in their education and falter in their grades. Yet, this is also the area where most teachers and instructors struggle.

A  […]

9 Major Trends That Will Dominate Ed Tech

Delivering authentic experiences in the classroom and learning how to juggle district data are two wide themes that will monopolize education discussion in the next 12 months.

By Dian Schaffhauser

On a recent day in late October the mayor of […]

Defined Learning Adds Project Manager for Project-Based Learning

The new tool allows school district administrators and teachers to assign and assess student portfolios to measure growth over time. 

(CHICAGO, IL) April 11, 2018 —In an effort to support project-based learning, Defined Learning today announced […]

Tools for Amplifying Student Voice and Creativity

There are many ways to provide students with authentic learning experiences in the classroom. We promote student choice by offering a variety of ways for students to show their learning, whether it be through the use of digital tools, or by […]

Getting Started with Blended Learning

There has been a lot of discussion about how to implement blended learning or how to “flip your classroom.”  For some educators, the questions about blended and flipped learning seem to be mostly focused on defining blended learning and implementing […]