Articles by author: Sarah Acre
Innovation is a prevalent buzzword in schools – but what exactly does it mean for education? Do principals and teachers prioritize innovation equally? What drives innovation in schools, and conversely, what hinders it? What the Data Says The results of a recent Education Week Research Center survey of nearly 500 K-12 education professionals sheds light […]
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Verizon Leaders: Unlocking Connectivity with the Verizon Partner Network
For a special episode of The Verizon Partner Network the focus was on the considerable role of partnerships in the Verizon Partner Program and the leaders shared their perspectives on the initiative. Their conversation brought about a lot of thought-providing context on the evolving telecommunications landscape. In today’s era, collaboration and integration are key to […]
Mark Tina Envisions Differences to the Verizon Partner Network in 2024
In the dynamic telecommunications landscape, Verizon’s Partner Network continues to evolve, adapting to new trends and opportunities. For another segment featuring Mark Tina, VP of Indirect Channel Distribution and Channel Chief at Verizon Business Group, he explores exactly what types of significant changes and advancements the Verizon Partner Network will see in 2024. In this […]
Mark Tina Explores the Importance of Partners in Verizon Business Group Success
A special episode of The Verizon Partner Network focuses on an examination of an industry marked by fierce competition and rapid innovation. But most importantly, how the role of partnerships in a company’s success is increasingly vital. Mark Tina, the VP of Indirect Channel Distribution and Channel Chief at Verizon, details why partners are essential […]
What the Data Says About Innovation in American Schools
Innovation is a prevalent buzzword in schools – but what exactly does it mean for education? Do principals and teachers prioritize innovation equally? What drives innovation in schools, and conversely, what hinders it? What the Data Says The results of a recent Education Week Research Center survey of nearly 500 K-12 education professionals sheds light […]
What Ed Tech Professionals Need to Look For in 2019
As educators return to school refreshed from the holiday break, the exciting new developments they can expect for education technology in 2019 are at the forefront of their minds. Last year saw continued strides in the ready availability of augmented reality and virtual reality technology, an emphasis on computing in K-12 curricula, and a spotlight […]
How Teachers Connect With Students One Data Point at a Time
Today’s teachers use a mounting number of technology-based tools to get their jobs done. A single teacher may take attendance using a learning management system, have students complete a warm-up using a separate app, assign classwork through Google Classroom, and later download state assessment data online all in the span of a few hours. Other […]
Can These EdTech Entrepreneurs Change American Education Forever?
Assessing Change It is no secret that even after decades of federal intervention and billions spent on grant funding programs like Title 1, low-income students, and often students of color, in the United States are not attaining the same educational outcomes as their peers. As a group, these students graduate high school at lower rates […]
How Teachers Use Tech to Get Personal
To some teachers, the word “differentiation” is misconstrued to mean creating a different lesson plan for every individual student or spending unrealistic amounts of one-on-one time tutoring struggling learners. However, incorporating differentiated instructional methods need not be so exhausting and inefficient. Here are four ways innovations education technology can make it easier for teachers to […]
Experience, Technology Highlight 2018 EdTechTeacher Summit in Boston
This year’s second EdTechTeacher Summit brought teachers and other education professionals together from all over the country to the Revere Hotel in Boston, Mass. for two days of hands-on technology integration sessions this week. The summit featured a number of high-profile keynote speakers, including Monica Burns, Ed.D, author of Tasks Before Apps, and Ayanna Howard, […]
Video Games and Education: An Unlikely, but Sensible Partnership
Though parents and educators have long denounced video games as a waste of time, esports, or competitive play of popular video games such as Overwatch and League of Legends, is now considered a worthwhile pursuit that could help students open doors for the future. Forbes reported on data earlier this year which predicts esports revenue […]