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17 things to know about K-12 OER textbooks
There are many reasons why school districts are transitioning to K-12 OER textbooks, even though printed textbooks have been around for centuries. Explore why OER textbooks are terrific options for school districts, educators and learners.
How to develop K-12 open educational resources
Explore how to develop K-12 open educational resources to meet your learners' needs and share with the educational community.
2022 Hāpara back-to-school guide
Explore our helpful back to school tips, tricks and tools to get you started for a year of success.
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.
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 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.
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.
EduProtocols to improve student learning outcomes and engagement
Join Rich Dixon and Jon Corippo, author of the EduProtocols Field Guide for a discussion on how to develop meaningful, relevant instruction and break free from textbooks and worksheets.
Digital versus physical textbooks
Is your school considering digital textbooks? When it comes to digital versus physical textbooks, find out how they compare for K-12 communities.
Seven advantages of using digital textbooks in schools
Are digital textbooks worth it for K-12? Check out these seven advantages of using digital textbooks in schools to support your learners.
Use (and reuse) personalized Google Forms for peer feedback
Peer feedback is one of the most powerful tools a teacher has. Save time with these tips to use Google Forms for peer feedback in your K-12 classroom.
How to engage learners with a combination of STEM and SEL
Students need to be emotionally connected to what they are learning in any subject, including STEM. Find out how to engage your students with both STEM and SEL.
Eight challenges keeping students engaged during remote learning (and how to help)
It’s difficult keeping students engaged during remote learning when teachers can’t be there in person. These strategies can boost learning across your school.