November 2016

FEATURES

COLLABORATION: AT THE ROOT OF STEM SUCCESS
By Tara Smith
Whether you call it STEM, STEAM, or STREAM, cross-curricular, real-world education is helping students to make a difference in their communities now and preparing them for further education and careers. And creative collaboration is the key.
● CRACKING THE CODE TO STEM WITH ARDUINO

FOUR TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE DIGITAL LEADERSHIP
By Lisa Gonzales
Here are four ways you can become an effective digital leader.

LEARNING TECH: NOW IT’S GETTING PERSONAL
By Sascha Zuger
Facebook’s new partnership with Summit Basecamp reaches new heights in connecting with students and changing the way educators approach personalized learning. T&L talks with Lizzie Choi, director of the Summit Basecamp program at Summit Public Schools, to learn more.

BRINGING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS TO A RURAL DISTRICT

BRIDGING THE EQUITY GAP WITH INNOVATIVE CONNECTIONS

SCHOOLCIO LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: BRIDGING THE EQUITY GAP WITH INNOVATIVE CONNECTIONS
School leaders from around the country gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, for the SchoolCIO Summit, where they shared their solutions and challenges related to digital equity in K-12 schools. Here are highlights from their conversations.

PRODUCTS

PUT TO THE TEST: T&L ADVISORS TAKE SOME NEW PRODUCTS OUT FOR A TEST DRIVE
● ExoU ORMI
● ActiveEd Walkabouts
● Voyager Sopris Live
● Follett Lightbox

WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS

EDITORS DESK: TAKING THE LEAD