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Welcome to the Hāpara blog, your go-to resource for edtech implementation, digital classroom management and student safety. Whether you’re exploring Hāpara product updates, looking for instructional tips or discovering inspiring school stories, you’ll find everything you need right here.
2025 product updates: A year in review
All of our 2025 product updates were the direct result of customer feedback and ideas. The best ideas for innovative edtech tools come from the educators and school leaders who use them every day, so don’t forget that we’re always listening.
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June 2026: Just in, more Hall Pass updates!
Explore the latest Hāpara Hall Pass updates for June 2026, including new staff roles, one-way passes and a simplified student flow for multi-teacher classes.
Edtech tools for teachers: How to go from rollout to buy-in
Not all edtech tools for teachers get adopted in classrooms. Learn the four pillars of adoption that reduce friction, build buy-in and simplify workflows.
Beyond the install: A guide to K-12 software adoption
Turn K-12 software adoption into a success with strategies for educator buy-in, roll out and sustainable implementation in your district.
Hāpara Hall Pass: Another tool in your toolbelt for classroom management
Save teachers’ time and boost learning with Hāpara’s latest product updates, including student browsing history, screen sharing and a digital hall pass.
12 classroom management strategies for high school teachers
Discover effective classroom management strategies for high school that build trust, reduce distractions and support a focused digital learning environment.
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.
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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
We’ve gathered our favorite K-12 Google Chrome extensions. Use these to increase productivity, encourage creativity and make digital learning more intuitive.
10 things to look for in Chromebook monitoring software
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
These strategies for increasing student engagement will boost learning, whether in person or remote. Add these to your digital teaching toolkit today.
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!
Improving virtual learning: Google Classroom tutorial
This ultimate Google Classroom tutorial will show you to learn how to incorporate this program into your instructional practice.
What’s happening at Hāpara? Product updates, new initiatives and more! (October 2020)
Join us to hear about all of the exciting updates we’ve made to Hāpara, just in time for back to school. Product Manager, Erin Harding and VP of Sales Robert Bailey led an informative discussion on the latest product updates that are happening at Hāpara. These updates include: the option to copy cards in Workspace, the new grading tool that allows teachers to give feedback without having to jump back and forth and the quick tutorials that are relevant to whatever you’re looking at within Hāpara.