Want to transform your traditional science fair idea into one that fits a next-generation classroom? Check out these examples from Liza Rickey of Sartori Elementary School in Renton, Washington.

Although the debate will forever rage regarding the best parts to put into a gaming computer, including which pieces are most important to prioritize, several esports leagues across the country have compiled lists of minimum requirements and suggested upgrades.

If 2018 was known as the Wild West in K-12 esports, 2019 has become the year of “manageable chaos,” technology directors say.

Not all districts can dedicate time, space or money to a makerspace, but educators can still incorporate innovative tinkering. In some schools, teachers have created makerspace carts that include crafts, tools, small circuits and robots. Teachers can share these mobile carts with multiple colleagues at various grade levels. Another trend, the “breakerspace,” encourages students to […]

The supplies and technology you put in your makerspace will depend on the level of learning that will take place.

Today's focus on STEM projects seems irrevocably linked to makerspaces. Educators have seen students thrive when they experiment with tools and technology to create various objects.

Experts and educators offer tips on how to use Alexa, Google Home and other voice-activated devices in the classroom. These suggestions cover instructional uses and security.

Safety and privacy of students and their data remains a key concern when teachers bring Alexa, Google Home and other voice-activated devices into the classrooms. Teachers also have to consider how to protect themselves, too. Here are some tips. DO: Restrict device use to educational purposes. Train teachers on the best practices for using devices […]