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Hāpara supports Illinois SOPPA legislation aimed to protect students and families
To organize learning, Middletown Public Schools in Connecticut adopted the Hāpara Instructional Suite, which has been embraced by teachers and students.
Learn more about how Hāpara meets all of your digital teaching and learning needs and powers awesome learning.
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Strategies to prepare for face-to-face instruction
Whether or not you have a return date for face-to-face instruction, there are strategies you can use right now to help prepare for a successful transition.
Five technology essentials for school coronavirus relief spending (updated June 2021)
Use your new school coronavirus relief funds on these five technology essentials.
ISTE awards Hāpara & its Champion Educator program the ISTE Seal of Alignment
The ISTE Seal of Alignment is the gold standard of the edtech industry and represents years of tireless work by the Hāpara team and the educators they work with on a daily basis.
Hāpara product updates February 2021: Notifications in Highlights will be more visible to learners
Coming soon students won’t miss notifications in Highlights while working remotely or in the classroom in their Chrome browser with Hāpara’s latest product update.
Eight ways to provide principal support with the R.I.C.E method
Providing principal support to your school is part of the R.I.C.E. method, an effective approach to leading.
Why you should use games for building student relationships
Building student relationships is important whether you’re teaching in the classroom or online, and using games is an engaging strategy for both settings.
Finding the right keys to unlock student engagement online
Learn how digital tools address challenges and solutions of curriculum and instruction to increase student engagement online.
Beginning with the end in mind: Using digital tools to re-engage absent students
Presents questions and examines digital solutions for school leaders focused on engaging and retaining absent students for accountability and connection.
Simplifying a teacher’s workflow: Beyond surviving to thriving online
Digital tools that simplify a teacher’s workflow, from prep to instruction to grading, transform online experiences for students.
Simplifying online and blended learning with Hāpara
Join Hāpara’s Lindy Hockenbary as she discusses applying specific tenets to set yourself and your students up for success during blended learning and how Hāpara can simplify the online component of your teaching.
How to have a successful tech implementation and rollout
Join Hāpara’s Robert Bailey as he talks with Kim Knigge, Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Erin Benaitis, Instructional Technology Coach from Joliet School District 86. Discussing basic principles of rolling out and implementing new technology, Kim and Erin will share their straightforward experience on introducing Hāpara in their own district.
Top 10 free Google Chrome extensions for K-12 teaching and learning
Here are 10 of the best Google Chrome extensions for teachers and students K-12. Google Chrome is more than just a web browser; it can be a powerful instructional tool for teachers and students. With a host of helpful extensions, Google Chrome can increase productivity, encourage creativity, and make online learning more intuitive.
10 things to look for in a monitoring tool
An essential guide to selecting a digital and remote learning chrome monitoring tool that balances student privacy, safety, and development as digital citizens.
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.
Hāpara updates for teachers in the Southern Hemisphere (November 2020)
We have some exciting November Hāpara updates for teachers in the southern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Hāpara updates for teachers in the Northern Hemisphere (November 2020)
We have some exciting November updates for teachers in the southern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Hāpara technical updates for the Southern Hemisphere (November 2020)
We have some exciting November Hāpara technical updates for tech directors in the southern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Hāpara technical updates for the Northern Hemisphere (November 2020)
We have some exciting November Hāpara technical updates for tech directors in the northern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Four strategies to boost student engagement during virtual learning
Creating a virtual learning environment that effectively engages students is a significant component of successful teaching and learning. Here are four strategies you can use that will increase student engagement during virtual learning.
Sessions not to miss at ISTE20
The full ISTE sessions schedule includes over 1,000 sessions and can be a little overwhelming, so we’ve pulled out some of the sessions we’re looking forward to the most!