EdTech Trail Mix: From Libraries to Learning Commons: Incorporating STEAM Education into Schools with David Jarboe
EdTech Innovation Committee Co-Chair David Jarboe (D2 Harrison Schools, Colorado) shared at a recent meeting that his district has embarked on a new initiative around incorporating STEAM education into their…
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EdTech Trail Mix: How to Transition Away from Sit-and-Get Instruction with Katie Harmon
For Katie Harmon, Director of Educational Technology at Westhill CSD and CoSN EdTech Innovation Committee Member, the vision for the district’s classrooms is for teachers to increase the amount of…
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Don’t Forget Your EdTech Trail Mix! Bite-Sized Stories to Drive Impact
At the annual virtual Driving K-12 Innovation Summit that took place earlier this month, the project and its 140+ Advisory Board announced the release of its 2024 Driving K-12 Innovation…
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Shaping AI and Emerging Technologies to Empower Learning Communities
In November, I had the privilege of attending a CIRCLS Convening themed around AI, which was partly sponsored by NSF and Digital Promise. While there is a major focus on…
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Prepare for the Triathlon of Innovation with Free Resources from CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Summit
What if there were a playbook or guide to inspire and encourage change in your district/school system/organization this year? CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Report is that exact resource! Published at…
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4 Reasons that Change Management Is Essential for Scaling Innovation & Inertia of Education Systems
During the EdTech Innovation Committee’s December joint meeting with the Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board, one theme that was heard often throughout the brainstorming process was a need to address…
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Hot Off the Digital Press! 2024 Driving K-12 Innovation Report Available Now
It’s here! After six months of synchronous and asynchronous discussion, surveys, and more, CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation project is excited to announce that the initiative’s 2024 report has been released,…
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Green Tech: How Beaverton School District Saves Money and the Planet with Innovative Device Repairs
Hi everyone, and welcome to our special behind-the-scenes look at how Beaverton School District in Beaverton, OR is revolutionizing device repairs and contributing to a more sustainable future. In this…
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2024: The Year of Generative AI
As we step into 2024, the educational landscape is just beginning to feel the transformative shift brought on by generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI). This year marks a significant milestone…
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Innovating with Intention: Moving K-12 EdTech from Shiny Object to True Impact
We’ve all been there — dazzled by the latest gadget or software promising to revolutionize education. But as Kermit the Frog wisely said, “It’s not easy being green” — or…
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