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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.
10 of the best K-12 sources for digital textbooks online
Where can you find free digital textbooks to use in your school or district? Here are the best sources for digital textbooks to use in K-12 grade levels.
Five ways Google can support remote learning
Looking for ways Google can support remote learning? Check out these Google tips, extensions and apps that motivate learners and make remote lessons more fun.
10 edtech experts you should follow
Our favorite edtech experts share the best strategies and resources online. Follow them to learn how to use technology to create meaningful learning experiences.
SEL is foundational–not just one more thing to do
How do you make social emotional learning the foundation of teaching? Adelee Penner discusses how you can design instruction through the lens of SEL.
Five ways to reduce the K-12 carbon footprint
Taking action against climate change is more urgent than ever, and schools and districts can help now. Find out five ways to reduce the K-12 carbon footprint.
20 OER sites every K-12 educator should know
Are you a K-12 educator looking for OER sites to use in your lessons and units? Learn about 20 OER sites you can use across subjects and grade levels.
Everything you need to know about digital textbooks
More and more school districts are replacing printed textbooks with digital versions. We’ve broken down all the details about digital textbooks.
The essential guide to online lesson planning
How do teachers adapt lesson plans to engage all students in a digital learning environment? Read our guide for tips on how to make online lesson planning easy.