Featured Articles
5 Primary Areas of Education Change
Inside the Dynamic Shift: A Nationwide Overview of District and School Transformation
Cebron Walker
Bringing Digital Curriculum To Life
A look “under the hood” of digital curriculum design to see what is being done to create fun, rigorous, personalized learning
Christopher Piehler
Why Game-Based Learning?
What it is and why it’s changing the way we teach our kids skills for the future work-a-day world
Gavin Cahill
Are We Teaching for the Jobs of the Future?
Many schools are emphasizing typing and programming skills to prepare their students for the workplace of the future, but it isn’t just about being able to code
Rachel Norris
Guest Op-Ed: Butter, Whiskey and Google Docs
An educator’s review of how we are embracing technology in teaching and learning
Joe Du Fore. Illustrations: Jason Naumann
The Classroom of the Future
Mention the “classroom of the future” and it might evoke images of an old Jetsons cartoon—Elroy and his fellow students working on tablets, following a lecture by a virtual teacher and collaborating on space-aged technology
Cebron Walker
Learning Counsel Awards Top Districts
The Learning Counsel Recognized Top Districts and Schools in the U.S. at Their Annual National Gathering
Cebron Walker
3 Ways Blended Learning Improves Student Outcomes
Researchers at Arizona State document that a mix of online and in-person instruction does transform teaching and learning
Christopher Piehler
4 Ways to Keep Students Focused During the Holidays
Parties, shopping and vacation time can derail learning. Here are rock-solid solutions to keep students on task
Christopher Piehler
Catching At-Risk Students
Virtual Learning Prepares High Schoolers for Graduation and Life
Dennis Pierce
Read. Grow. Repeat.
How one school district in Georgia is creating motivated readers and learners through their strategy for digital transformation—and saving significant time and money in the process
Teri Harris
Top 10 U.S. Schools to Win Awards for Moving to Digital Curriculum
The Learning Counsel and T-Mobile honor these schools and districts for advancing digital content in their schools and communities
LeiLani Cauthen
Calling for the End of “Mc”Report Cards
A better, new 4-Part Report Card would have a human side. New technology may be just the ticket to bring back good ol’ fashioned teacher care and attention and parental involvement
LeiLani Cauthen
Tech and Why Teaching Writing is Critical for Reading
As teachers and schools address transitioning to digital, it's important to seize the chance to upgrade teaching and learning. Enhanced writing skill is one way to speed greater achievement
Dr. Marion Blank
Technology is Smoothing Teacher Hiring
Technology and digitalization isn’t just helping in the classroom. Miami-Dade is using it to ensure all schools have equal access to high quality applicants, and to streamline the hiring process
Lauren O’Mara
Summer School—Digital Style
How one school is solving the timeless dilemma of student willingness and involvement and is making summer school count for each child
Rachel Norris
Education as Media
If “Content is King” then Your Learning Platform Should be its Queen…
Tom Winterstein
What’s Hot & What’s Not in Education’s Digital Transition
Over a warm cup of coffee and a fabulous breakfast at the trendy Marathon Grill in Philadelphia, the Learning Counsel met with some of our fav’s from education and some partners straight outta t...
LeiLani Cauthen
What’s Wrong with SAMR in Education?
Does SAMR continue to meet the need of describing the depth and breadth of change needed in education today?
LeiLani Cauthen
5 Questions to Ask If You Are Struggling with Your Flipped Class
The success of any initiative—including personalizing the classroom—relies on the professional development and resources educators receive
Aaron Sams, M.A.Ed & Jon Bergmann
Featured Papers
The Learning Counsel presents journals, papers and briefs on critical topics in Digital Education.
Most will require registration in order to access them, but they are all free.
Addressing Crises in School Absenteeism, Staffing and Privacy: Using a human touch tech solution
Three Near-Term Innovation Areas for K12
An Essential Audio Ingredient in Today’s Accessible Learning Environments
The Gaps Remaining for District Digital Transition
5 Steps to Fixing the Hidden Traffic of Records Management Overwhelming Schools
From Chaos to Learning Recovery: Going from Manual-Digital All the Way to Efficiency
