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Understanding the new Alberta curriculum
Unpacking the new Alberta curriculum facts, misconceptions and helpful resources during this transition in fall of 2022.
Learn more about how Hāpara meets all of your digital teaching and learning needs and powers awesome learning.
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Understanding the new Alberta curriculum
Unpacking the new Alberta curriculum facts, misconceptions and helpful resources during this transition in fall of 2022.
Hāpara unveils more tools to support and empower student learning and beyond
In the spirit of continuing its mission to support learners and teachers both inside and outside of the classroom, Hāpara is set to unveil two new products at ISTE this week.
Five ways that project based learning empowers educators and elevates equity
Project based learning, or PBL, is a teaching methodology that engages students using a sustained inquiry-based approach. Let’s take a look at how this teaching methodology can empower educators and elevate equity.
Using open educational resources to empower differentiated instruction
Discover how open educational resources can help teachers with differentiated instruction for students to improve learning outcomes and engagement.
Now presenting, the Hāpara Teaching Theater lineup
Explore our awesome line-up of educators and authors at presenting in the Hāpara Teaching Theater at ISTE.
10 ways to make the most out of ISTELive 22 in New Orleans
Explore 10 ways that you can make the most out of ISTELive 22 in New Orleans.
How students can safely search the internet
The internet is one of the most valuable learning tools, but it comes with risks for K-12 students. Explore how your students can safely search the internet.
Step up your learner comprehension with annotations in Google Drawings and Docs
Explore these fun ideas on how you can use annotation in Google Drawings and Google Docs to enhance your own lessons and a guide to the steps involved in the process.
10 ways to foster deeper learning in the classroom with technology
In order to prepare students to become successful future global citizens, they need to engage in deeper learning. Explore tips for using technology in the classroom to promote deeper learning.
Three simple steps for creating lesson plans
Here are some helpful tips for creating effective lesson plans to improve student learning and your classroom dynamic.
How to vet edtech tools to promote success at school for all learners
There are many K-12 edtech tools, but they don't all align with universal design. Discover how to vet edtech tools to ensure every learner succeeds.
How to use digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom
Want to use digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom right away? Getting started is easy with these digital textbooks spanning all grade levels and subjects.
How to block websites in K-12 schools
Closing tabs is crucial when learners encounter harmful or inappropriate content online, but oftentimes educators can get stuck in a constant game of whack-a-mole with learners because their monitoring software doesn’t facilitate ways to develop digital citizenship skills in their students.
Student well-being and pedagogy by making learning contextual: Tapping into students’ life experience for learning
Join Hāpara’s Senior Director of Innovation, Rich Dixon and Shayla Adams-Stafford as they discuss how providing students with a sense of belonging, keeping them feeling safe and including culturally relevant material is critical for their success as learners.
Are you still closing tabs?
Closing tabs is crucial when learners encounter harmful or inappropriate content online, but oftentimes educators can get stuck in a constant game of whack-a-mole with learners because their monitoring software doesn’t facilitate ways to develop digital citizenship skills in their students.
Can’t miss sessions at ISTELive 22
The full ISTELive 22 schedule features hundreds of sessions, and we’ve rounded up the presenters we’re looking forward to the most.
From digital citizenship to digital leadership in a South Carolina elementary school
Explore how this South Carolina elementary school scaffolds and differentiates digital citizenship instruction with Hāpara Highlights and Hāpara Workspace.
Hāpara receives international recognition for excellence in leadership and student-centered digital solutions
This year, Hāpara Student Dashboard Digital Backpack was named a finalist for the Edtech Cool Tool Award, and our CEO won the EdTech Leadership Award. Learn more about how the Hāpara team is committed to serving learners and educators by creating digital tools that power awesome learning.
What does an OER lesson plan look like?
You can find an already-created OER lesson plan online or create your own with open educational resources. Explore OER lesson plans and why you should use them.
Create Google Slides comics to add some elements of fun to your lessons and enhance student engagement
Google Slides comics can boost learning engagement and improve reading comprehension. Discover ways to use them in the classroom and steps for creating them.