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Seven ways monitoring software improves Google Workspace classrooms
Discover seven ways classroom monitoring software keeps K-12 learners focused and safe in Google Workspace, from guided browsing to instant Drive access.
Back to school with Hāpara: Updates, tips and more!
Learn about our latest Hāpara back-to-school updates and tips for K-12 admins and teachers.
How U.S. schools are balancing screen time limits and digital learning
Explore the debate over screen time in schools, and how schools can prove that learners are focused and engaged when they’re on devices.
Hapara back-to-school updates 2026
Discover Hāpara’s 2026 back-to-school updates, including Hall Pass kiosk mode, paused passes, favorites, staff notes and campus-level controls.
Elementary classroom management: Tips for keeping learners engaged
Discover effective elementary classroom management strategies, including the 5 Ps, visual routines, classroom jobs and Hāpara’s digital tools.
Why every district needs an AI policy for schools now
Without an AI policy for schools, your district risks safe and responsible AI use in classrooms. Explore current laws, strategies and tools to manage AI.
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Why Hāpara for Alberta schools?
ERLC has partnered with Hāpara to provide free access to the Student Dashboard Digital Backpack for every student in the province this school year. This allows school jurisdictions a long term evaluation of the benefits of learner autonomy and self-management through technology.
Free Student Dashboard Backpack in Alberta via Hāpara & ERLC
The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC) announced Monday that it will support pilots of Hāpara’s Student Dashboard Digital Backpack for all K-12 schools in the province of Alberta until the end of August 2022.
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.
Ring in the new year with some exciting Highlights updates!
Whether you’re working with students who are pre-readers, or you want to add a little fun, you will soon be able to add emojis to your Highlights messages.
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.
What is Hāpara?
Explore Hāpara and the ways it empowers schools to keep learners safe and engaged online.
4 cornerstones for designing equitable learning experiences
Designing equitable learning experiences for students is more important than ever. Learn about the four cornerstones for teachers, education leaders and companies.
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.