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A Year in Review: Most-Read Shaped Blogs of 2019

In this selection of the most-read blog posts of 2019, we hear from middle school teachers, literacy and math experts, and a parent.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

How Does Technology Affect Education?

How does technology affect education? Explore 4 ways instructional technology can make a difference in learning outcomes.

Debi Christensen
Shaped Contributor

62 Ways to Check for Understanding

62 Check for Understanding Strategies to Use During a Lesson

Explore 62 check for understanding strategies to use during a lesson. That will enhance student engagement, identify knowledge gaps, and foster effective learning.

Timothy Mugabi
Shaped Contributor

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Exploring EdTech and Connecting with Teachers at ISTE 2019

More than 16,000 educators gathered to explore the ways in which today’s technology can shape tomorrow.

Lisa Huston
Shaped Contributor

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EdTech Expert, ICLE Senior Fellow Eric Sheninger Named an Education IT Influencer

Congratulations to our very own Eric Sheninger, an ICLE Senior Fellow, who made EdTech magazine's list of 30 Must-Read K-12 Education IT Influencers.

Shaped Staff

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How Do Educators Feel About Classroom Technology?

Use this infographic to explore areas of teacher optimism and concern regarding edtech, and discover the digital tools teachers use most frequently.

Shaped Staff

What Is the Real Cost of Technology in Education?

Exploring the Cost of Technology in Education

The cost of technology in education is high. Read about three key considerations regarding the cost of technology in schools.

Debi Christensen
Shaped Contributor

12 Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom

Explore the pros and cons of technology in the classroom. Technology is a powerful tool that positively impacts learning.

Casey Brown
Shaped Contributor

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7 Innovative Educational Technology Examples to Use in the Classroom

Explore 7 innovative educational technology examples to use in the classroom. From virtual reality to AI, discover tools shaping the future of learning.

Jenny Fulton
Shaped Contributor

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ASU GSV: Highlights From the 10th Annual Summit

See what you missed at the 10th Annual ASU GSV Summit, where stakeholders from across the edtech industry meet to network, learn, and innovate.

Shaped Staff

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How and Why to Use Social Media as a School or District Leader

Social media can be valuable for education leaders to network, share useful resources, and showcase student and staff achievements.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Address 3 Challenges to Teaching STEM as an International Educator

Examining these challenges is essential to establish a pragmatic foundation upon which a STEM program can be constructed.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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ASU GSV 2019: A Focus on Empowering All Learners

At HMH, we are looking forward to talking about equity in K-12 education at the 10th Annual ASU GSV Summit in San Diego, California, on April 8–10, 2019.

Caitlin Henault
Senior Communications Associate, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Is There Such a Thing as 'Good AI' in the Classroom?

Artificial intelligence should allow teachers to remain at the center of the classroom while boosting their superpowers behind the scenes.

John "Jack" Lynch
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, HMH

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Improving Classroom Instruction in a Digital World

The Rigor/Relevance Framework gives students the opportunity to take more ownership of their growth and development.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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Do We Have to Integrate Technology in the Math Classroom?

Read about integrating technology in the math classroom and how math technology can be used as a tool to support teaching.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

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Is It Time for Schools to Teach Social Media and Tech Safety?

With the explosion of one-to-one device usage, schools should develop specific technology competencies around safety, time management, and positive peer interaction.

Anthony Colannino
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Leading & Teaching for Growth, LLC; Author of Leading with Head and Heart

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Focusing on the Whole Child: How One Educator Acted for Impact

An educator details how she used what she learned at the 2018 Model Schools Conference to make a difference at her new school district.

Kelly Boeing
Assistant Principal, Lucerne Valley Middle High School

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