Innovation | Tech & Learning

How Gamifying Education Brings Out the Best In Students

By Michael Millington published 21 June 24

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - Shifting the focus of learning toward a more game-based approach can help foster student engagement in all new ways.

Educators, experts, and professionals from across the country gathered at the Tech & Learning Summit in New England

AI, Absenteeism, Cybersecurity, and More at the Tech & Learning Regional Leadership Summit in New England

By Michael Millington published 20 May 24

Forward-thinking educators collaborated during a day of information sharing, fact finding, and a bit of entertainment at the Tech & Learning Summit in Boston.

Preparing the Blueprint for Student Interactivity

By Michael Millington published 3 May 24

Kerri Wall renovated her high school media center to give agency to students, empowerment to teachers, and hope to a community

Making Professional “Me” Time For Innovation, Deep Thinking, and Personal Development

By Beverly Miller published 5 April 24

Education IT staff need to find “me” time, or margin, for professional development and learning opportunities.

4 Ways to Nurture Innovation in the Classroom

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 4 January 24

Nurturing innovation in the classroom can build engagement and skills that students will use well beyond the classroom

The Power of Humility: Why Egoless Leadership Helps Schools Thrive

By Michael Gaskell published 7 November 23

Leaders who embrace humility often have more success than those who follow their egos

Enhancing Education: The Power of Active Learning Classrooms

By Sascha Zuger published 27 October 23

Active classrooms can foster more engaged student-led learning and better academic outcomes

Empowering Students Through co.lab-oration

By Sascha Zuger published 20 October 23

The innovative co.lab program at Leyden High School District 212 in Illinois fosters collaboration, features design thinking, and provides a project-based learning experience

Dynamic Duo: How Two District Leaders Partner to Support Education Innovation

By Sascha Zuger published 16 October 23

Wonder Twins Jeni Long and Sallee Clark combine together to form Jenallee, a dynamic partnership to support the use of edtech

Innovation from the Leadership Seat

By Dr. Matthew X. Joseph & Dr. Chris Jones published 6 October 23

Best practices and advice for school and district leaders who want to support innovation in their schools

Forget SAMR. This Educator’s Model is All About Creating Rather Than Consuming

By Erik Ofgang published 5 May 23

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - Mike Afdahl would like to see SAMR evolve into a model where students are creators rather than consumers of knowledge.

What Does It Mean to Be Innovative?

By Carl Hooker published 11 January 23

Using Failure and Risk-taking to Unlock Creativity and Innovation

Innovation in Education

By Dr. Kecia Ray last updated 12 August 22

Sustaining a culture of innovation at your school or district involves more than just coming up with new ideas.

Providing Professional Learning for Classroom Technology Implementation on a Large Scale

By Sascha Zuger published 25 April 22

Cristin Kennedy, Director of Instructional Technology for Cobb County Schools in Georgia, was recently recognized for leading the way on technology implementation

Esports, Equity, and Innovation Explored at the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in California

By Christine Weiser last updated 8 April 22

Tech & Learning’s Leadership Summit covered a wide variety of topics, from esports to data privacy, and recognized the winners of the California Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards

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Innovative Online Success at Putnam County Schools

By Erik Ofgang published 6 April 22

Sam Brooks broke receiving records as a Division I football player, now he heads an influential online program that offers a celebrated personal finance class and emphasizes individualized learning.

Dr. Claudia Martinez smiles holding her innovative leader award.

This Award-Winning ESOL Teacher Wrote a Book With Her Students

By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 22

Dr. Claudia Martinez, who wrote a book with her students at North Tattnall Middle School in Georgia, recently received the award for Best Example of Teacher & Student Well-Being at Tech & Learning’s Innovative Leader Awards in Atlanta.