Edtech Tips
Hāpara Blog
Learn best edtech tips and practices for G Suite, Google Classroom and Hāpara.
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.
Six ways to create digital education content
Want to transform online learning and engage K-12 students? Learn how to create digital education content with these six innovative strategies.
Level up your Google Forms for K-12 without needing add-ons!
After years of experience with Google Forms for K-12, Amy Raemont wants to share her tips for busy teachers. Get the most out of Forms without needing add-ons.
How to add SEL language into Hāpara Workspace
Adelee Penner examines a meaningful day of reflection and teamwork between teachers. Learn how they used SEL language to strengthen their Hāpara Workspaces.
What is a digital lesson plan?
As students continue to learn virtually, teachers should organize instruction with a digital lesson plan. Find out what they should include with these tips.
How to use digital education resources effectively
Many teachers use digital education resources to supplement their curriculum. Find out how to use digital resources effectively to expand learning experiences.
12 benefits of digital textbooks for K-12
K-12 school districts are turning to digital textbooks instead of traditional textbooks. Learn about the benefits of digital textbooks for schools.
Keep students engaged with these virtual classroom activities
How do you engage students during synchronous and asynchronous learning? Try these virtual classroom activity ideas to keep learners engaged.
What are open educational resources (OER)?
Find out what open educational resources are and how K-12 schools, teachers and students can use them to benefit instruction and learning.
Three ways to use Google Slides in K-12 for communication and collaboration
Google Slides is a versatile tool for both teachers and students. Let’s take a look at three ways you’ll love to use Google Slides in K-12.
What is a web filter and how does it work for K-12?
Learn why a web filter is an essential tool for K-12 school districts to create safe online learning environments.
What is Chrome browser monitoring for K-12?
Learn how Chrome browser monitoring for K-12 school districts safeguards students and helps build digital citizenship in the classroom.
Learning management system migration is easier than you think
Schools shouldn't stay married to a learning management system not designed for K-12 students. It’s easy to make the switch to one that supports learners.
Top 10 free Google Chrome extensions for K-12 teaching and learning
We've gathered our favorite K-12 Google Chrome extensions. Use these to increase productivity, encourage creativity and make digital learning more intuitive.
Tips for creating a strong hybrid learning environment
Although hybrid learning is a relatively new approach for many teachers, this type of virtual learning environment can provide students with purposeful opportunities to experience successful academic growth and skill proficiency. There are several factors to consider when creating a hybrid course and many helpful strategies that can create an effective and engaging hybrid learning environment.
Four strategies to boost student engagement during virtual learning
These strategies for increasing student engagement will boost learning, whether in person or remote. Add these to your digital teaching toolkit today.
Improving your virtual learning environment: A Google Classroom tutorial
This ultimate Google Classroom tutorial will show you to learn how to incorporate this program into your instructional practice. Google Classroom is a free online application that enables teachers to organize all of their digital class materials into one designated area, creating a space for them to collaborate with learners in an easy-to-use virtual learning environment.
Formative feedback with G Suite
Discover how teachers can provide powerful formative feedback to help students on their journeys toward mastery as well as providing valuable data to drive instructional planning with G Suite, Google Classroom and Hāpara.
How to survive remote learning
Although remote learning comes with its challenges, there are so many useful strategies and tools to help make E-Learning successful and meaningful for both learners and teachers.
Online and blended learning 101
Since blended learning makes up such a wide range of the learning continuum, it is helpful to understand blended learning models. In this post we will cover the seven different types of blended learning models and how Hāpara can help with the online component of learning in a variety of ways.