Edtech and safety
Learn best edtech tips and practices for G Suite, Google Classroom and Hāpara.
How to improve K-12 student retention with effective classroom management
Learn how to improve student retention in K-12 schools using effective classroom management strategies, and see how Hāpara helps engage every learner.
How cloud-based school management software is changing hall passes
Discover how school management software modernizes hall passes for better visibility, efficiency and school safety.
Importance of technology in the classroom for educational growth
Discover the importance of technology in the classroom for learning growth and how to navigate challenges like AI, screen time and funding gaps.
Get the latest edtech news delivered directly to your inbox every month
Hear from edtech trendsetters, school leaders and classroom teachers about topics like social emotional learning, digital citizenship, digital equity and more.
Explore more
10 ways to foster deeper learning 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 for student success
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: A complete guide
Learn how to block websites in K-12 schools to keep students safe and focused. Explore tools like Gaggle Web Filter and Hāpara's classroom management solution.
Enhancing Student Well-Being Through Contextual 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.
Digital citizenship to leadership in SC elementary schools
Explore how this South Carolina elementary school scaffolds and differentiates digital citizenship instruction with Hāpara Highlights and Hāpara Workspace.
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 boost 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.
Hāpara helps North Dakota district put students first
Putting students first is the core focus of one school district in North Dakota. Discover how Hāpara tools helped them during a transitional period and beyond.
EduProtocols to improve 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.