Tag Archives: digital education

#PrivacyAware January 28 is Data Privacy Day

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Data Privacy Day may not sound like the most exciting event to add to your calendar, but it serves as a hugely important reminder of the value of security. January 28 is the big day, and there has never been … Continue reading →

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Why Technology Matters in Education

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Stan Freeda

In the last few years, education technology has grown from an innovative new trend to a key component of the modern classroom. Technology prepares students to be competitive in today’s workforce – and for the jobs of tomorrow that don’t … Continue reading →

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Is Your Digital Citizenship Program Up to Snuff?

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Stan Freeda

Avishai Teicher/Flickr CC-by-2.5 via Commons Digital Citizenship Week is officially celebrated every October — but it’s never too late for school leaders to review and reflect on how educators are addressing digital citizenship. Since it was coined more than a … Continue reading →

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#GoOpen USDOE Creates New Advisor for Open Education

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Stan Freeda

US Office of Educational Technology, Richard Culatta, announced today that Secretary Arne Duncan will visit a Future Ready district in Williamsfield, Illinois.  The purpose of the visit is to highlight the great work Williamsfield Community School District has done in … Continue reading →

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7 Social Media Strategies Every Teacher Needs to Learn Today and Teach Tomorrow

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Stan Freeda

In a world ruled by content curation, every educator should be passing along social media strategies to students. The “That’s a parent’s job” mantra is not a sufficient excuse for ignoring your responsibility here. We’re in this together. Students must … Continue reading →

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Digital Learning Day 2015

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Stan Freeda

The countdown is on… Hey New Hampshire Schools!  Digital Learning Day is almost here.  You still have time to plan an event and add it to the Digital Learning Day map. Watch the live stream on Friday, March 13th at … Continue reading →

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The Globalized Classroom: 18 Key Resources for 2015

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Stan Freeda

All humans are citizens of the world, and teaching that fact to children in school can make them more sensitive to global issues and inspire them to look outside their own walls. A globalized classroom helps students to see the … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Use Technology With Purpose

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Stan Freeda

Why are you using technology? Or more importantly, how are you using technology to better the learning in your classroom and/or school? If you are like me, then you’ve had your fair share of technology screw ups. Projects that didn’t … Continue reading →

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Take Advantage of the White House ConnectED Free Resources

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Stan Freeda

ConnectED is transforming teaching and learning for all students powered by technology. The FCC has already made a $2-billion down payment to improve WiFi in schools and will help to connect 99% of our students to high speed broadband. Campanies … Continue reading →

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2014 SpeakUp Registration is Now Open

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Stan Freeda

Join the conversation about the use of technology for learning through Speak Up, a National Research Project. Since 2003, over 3.4 million K-12 education stakeholders have participated in the annual online surveys. Data findings are shared each year with federal, … Continue reading →

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