iPads, Books, and Cardboard Boxes: 鈥楥omienza en Casa鈥 in Maine
Can one the experience of one Maine family offer lessons on literacy to the rest of the country?
Teaching & Technology
A Snapshot of Kids鈥 Language & Literacy Apps (Part 1)
A sneak peek at early findings from our analysis of the marketplace for literacy apps. From Seeding Reading by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center.
The Revenge of the Textbook: Why Ed Tech Enthusiasts Need to Understand Textbook Adoption Policy
Even as digital tools threaten to render textbooks obsolete, our textbook policies may yet haunt the quality of instructional materials.
What New Technologies Could Mean for Home Visiting and Early Literacy
You may be wondering: What is the link between home visiting and children learning to read?
Teachers, Ed Tech and A Reality Check: Notes From This Week鈥檚 Capitol Hill Forum
The event, “Seizing Opportunity in the Digital Age,” put a spotlight on the difficulties of incorporating ed tech into classrooms.
Using Digital Recording Devices to Encourage Talk with Children
Recent efforts to reduce the 鈥渨ord gap鈥 between affluent and low-income families have garnered headlines and big bucks.
E-rate Reform: Making the Conversation (Wi-Fi) Accessible
Why shouldn鈥檛 public schools have Wi-Fi too?
Parent Voices: Doubts, then Excitement on Texts to Promote Literacy
How families got on board with Ounce of Prevention to promote their kids’ literacy.
Q-and-A with Alexis Lauricella on Parenting Texts and Early Literacy
An interview with Northwestern University’s Alexis Lauricella to learn about an initiative that texted parents to help build kids’ literacy.
Teacher Input in the Quest for Personalized Learning
personalized learning is the object of much hope for those who see technology鈥檚 potential for improving education.