Trending events and advice in the world of EdTech

We compile news and advice for educational technologists, teachers and administrators from various sources all over the web. Topics cover things such as curriculum, 21st century skills, top educational apps, eLearning and the internet. Check back regularly to see what’s being discussed, blogged or tweeted as it relates to technology in—and out of—the classroom.

One thing to note: Links may go to an article/post/feature that may have been published months ago, but the topic is trending again.

Manage devices in remote learning

Ed Tech Magazine | Feb 2021
3 Tips for Better Device Management

Remote learning student

Education Week | Feb 2021
FCC Takes One Step Closer to Offering E-Rate Funds for Remote Learning Technology

EdTechRaise2B

EdSurge | Jan 2021
A Record Year Amid a Pandemic: US Edtech Raises $2.2 Billion in 2020

Assisting student with down syndrome

The Tech Edvocate | May 2018
Assistive Technology to Help Students with Down Syndrome Succeed Academically

Artificial Intelligence in Classrooms

The Tech Edvocate | Apr 2018
Is Artificial Intelligence the Key to Reforming America’s Schools?

STEM in classrooms

Science Daily | Feb 2018
How Do Teachers Integrate STEM into K-12 Classrooms?

How Future-Ready K-12 schools are Adopting Educational Technology

The EduTech Pos | Sep 2017
How Future-Ready K-12 schools are Adopting Educational Technology

Classroom Tech Use Is on the Rise

EdTech | Sep 2017
Classroom Tech Use Is on the Rise

4 Education Technology Trends That Are Redefining K–12

The Journal | Apr 2017
4 Education Technology Trends That Are Redefining K–12

12 Inspiring STEM Books for Girls

Edutopia | May 2017
12 Inspiring STEM Books for Girls

EdTech’s 50 Must-Read Higher Ed Blogs

EdTech | May 2017
The 2017 Dean’s List: EdTech’s 50 Must-Read Higher Ed Blogs

Do You Know What Your Students Are Doing Online?

Gaggle | May 2017
Do You Know What Your Students Are Doing Online?

Hand me down tech

The Huffington Post | Apr 2017
No More Hand-Me-Down Tech: Developing K-8 Learning Interfaces for Schools

What will ed tech be like in 100 years?

Education Week | Apr 2017
What Will Ed Tech Look Like in 100 Years?

Using Tech because you can or because you should?

Teach Thought | Jan 2017
Are You Using Technology Because You Can or Because You Should?

Hundreds of Educators Attend Gaggle EdTech Webcasts, Do You?

Gaggle | Nov 2016
Hundreds of Educators Attend Gaggle EdTech Webcasts, Do You?

New to BYOD or 1:1? 6 Classroom Management Tips for Teachers

ClassTechTips | Oct 2016
New to BYOD or 1:1? 6 Classroom Management Tips for Teachers

Dos and Don't for Creating a School Culture for EdTech

EdTechReview | Jan 2014
Dos and Don’t for Creating a School Culture for EdTech

The Power of a School Library Hashtag

Edutopia | Sep 2016
The Power of a School Library Hashtag

How to Handle School PR in a Crisis

Gaggle | SEP 2016
How to Handle School PR in a Crisis

New Teachers: Technology-Integration Basics

Edutopia | Sep 2016
New Teachers: Technology-Integration Basics

Why Website Design Plays a Huge Role in How Your School is Perceived

Gaggle | FEB 2016
Why Website Design Plays a Huge Role in How Your School is Perceived

Increase Reading Comprehension with Student Blogs

Gaggle | FEB 2016
Increase Reading Comprehension with Student Blogs

5 Tech Trends that Could Supercharge Education in 2016

EdTech | DEC 2015
5 Tech Trends that Could Supercharge Education in 2016

Virtual Reality and the IoT Can Fuel a Connected, Gesture-Driven Classroom

EdTech | NOV 2015
Virtual Reality and the IoT Can Fuel a Connected, Gesture-Driven Classroom

Edtech and Elearning: Top 100 Influencers and Brands

Onalytica | AUG 2015
Edtech and Elearning: Top 100 Influencers and Brands

Put Down the Pen & Paper: Benefits of Note Taking Using Technology

Gaggle | JUN 2015
Put Down the Pen & Paper: Benefits of Note Taking Using Technology

10 Most Popular EdTecgh: Focus on Higher Ed Stories of 2015

EdTech | DEC 2015
The 10 Most Popular EdTecgh: Focus on Higher Ed Stories of 2015

5 Tech Trends that Could Supercharge Education in 2016

EdTech | DEC 2015
5 Tech Trends that Could Supercharge Education in 2016

The Flipped Classroom: Pro and Con

Edutopia | JUL 2012
The Flipped Classroom: Pro and Con

How to Make eLearning Stick

Thinking Kap | DEC 2015
How to Make eLearning Stick

“Information

Ed Tech | NOV 2015
Information Security Ranked Top Issue for Higher Ed IT in 2016

How Colleges Are Rethinking Network Infrastructure to Support Student Demand

Ed Tech | OCT 2015
How Colleges Are Rethinking Network Infrastructure to Support Student Demand

Gift Ideas for Kids: Best Educational Toys and Games of 2015

Live Science | DEC 2015
Gift Ideas for Kids: Best Educational Toys and Games of 2015

5 Ways to Make Sure Teachers Don't Think Your Professional Development Stinks

Gaggle | DEC 2015
5 Ways to Make Sure Teachers Don’t Think Your Professional Development Stinks

Educational Technology Gifts

Cafe Press | DEC 2015
Educational Technology Gifts

It's about what you do with the device

EdSurge | NOV 2015
It’s Not About the Device, It’s About What You Do With It

15 Must-Read Blogs for K12 Administrators

Gaggle | NOV 2015
15 Must-Read Blogs for K12 Administrators

5 Ways Office 365 Can Benefit Student Learning

Gaggle | NOV 2015
5 Ways Office 365 Can Benefit Student Learning

Beyond the Silver Bullet: Making 1:1 Matter

EdTech | NOV 2015
Beyond the Silver Bullet: Making 1:1 Matter

The 3 Barriers School Districts Face in the Bandwidth Race

EdTech | NOV 2015
The 3 Barriers School Districts Face in the Bandwidth Race

Microsoft’s $75M Plan to Expand Computer Science

EdTech | SEP 2015
Microsoft’s $75M Plan to Expand Computer Science

10 Ideas to Consider Before Using an Internet Resource: The Web in the Classroom

Right Relevance | NOV 2015
10 Ideas to Consider Before Using an Internet Resource: The Web in the Classroom

3 Ways to Help Teachers Feel Comfortable with Technology in the Classroom

Gaggle | MAY 2015
3 Ways to Help Teachers Feel Comfortable with Technology in the Classroom

The 8 Minutes That Matter Most

Edutopia | JAN 2015
The 8 Minutes That Matter Most

How to Become Familiar With Your Child’s Use of Technology in the Classroom

Gaggle | OCT 2015
How to Become Familiar With Your Child’s Use of Technology in the Classroom

Why You Should Be Concerned About Children Unknowingly Interacting with Predators

Gaggle | OCT 2015
Why You Should Be Concerned About Children Unknowingly Interacting with Predators

3 Ways OneNote Puts More Focus on Teaching and Learning

Gaggle | OCT 2015
3 Ways OneNote Puts More Focus on Teaching and Learning

Preparing Students to Produce Digital Content

eLearning History | OCT 2015
Preparing Students to Produce Digital Content

Teacher's Ultimate Guide to Google Drive

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | 2015
Teacher’s Ultimate Guide to Google Drive

Edutopia | AUG 2015
Social Media: Making Connections Through Twitter

Kits Teach Kids About Computers and Coding

Time | OCT 2015
These 5 Kits Can Teach Kids About Computers and Coding

Tools for Student Assessment

Ed Tech Review | OCT 2015
7 Great Easy to Use Tools for Student Assessment and Grading

Mistakes Teachers Make Flipping Classrooms

Gaggle Speaks | SEP 2015
The Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make When Flipping Their Classrooms

Blended Learning to Better Prepare Students

Ed Tech Times | OCT 2015
Blended Learning: An EdTech Revolution to Better Prepare Students

Ad-blocking Chrome extension

Gaggle Speaks | SEP 2015
9 Favorite Chrome Extensions for the Classroom

K-12 Ed Tech Trends on Horizon 2015-2020

Ed Tech | JUN 2015
6 Tech Trends on Education’s Horizon, 2015–2020

Ed Tech | SEP 2015
4 Surface 3 Success Stories from Students and Schools

K-12 Emerging Tech

Emerging Ed Tech | SEP 2015
12 Emerging Educational Uses of Technology That are the Most Exciting Right Now

K-12 4 Steps to EdTech Training

Gaggle Speaks | AUG 2015
4 Steps to Successful EdTech Training & Adoption