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9 Trends in Education to Watch in 2024

From professional development in AI to the four-day school week, these are the current trends in education to watch in 2024.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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How to Use Technology to Differentiate Instruction in the Classroom

Explore the challenges of differentiated instruction and how technology can help. Using technology to differentiate instruction assists in automating the process.

Kathleen Richards
Former HMH Senior Learning Scientist, ELA and Humanities

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What Do Teachers Really Think About AI in the Classroom? Experts Respond to New Report

HMH experts weigh in on the results of our 9th annual Educator Confidence Report, which shares teachers' perspectives on AI.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Will Generative AI Transform Learning? Teachers Express Cautious Optimism

Each year, HMH releases the Educator Confidence Report, a barometer for how educators are feeling about the state of their profession. We asked over 1,200 teachers and administrators for their thoughts on generative AI, its potential and their usage.

John "Jack" Lynch
Chief Executive Officer

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Why Is Technology Important in Education?

Think you know the answer to the question: “Why is technology important in education? The advantages go beyond student engagement and saving teachers time. Here, we break down tech’s benefits.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Podcast: Leveraging Technology to Differentiate Instruction with Becky Walker in ID on Teachers in America

Interventionist Becky Walker discusses how she leverages technology to differentiate instruction for her diverse student population.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

The Future of Education Technology in the Classroom

The Future of Education Technology in the Classroom

While the future of education technology in the classroom can seem intimidating, it’s also full of promise.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

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9 Education Trends to Watch in 2023

Keep an eye on these education trends in 2023.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Preparing Students for Future Technology: Classrooms in 2072

Preparing students for future technology is important for teachers and education leaders to consider today.

Mark White
HMH Contributor

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7 Pillars of Digital Leadership in Education

Eric Sheninger’s 7 Pillars of Digital Leadership offers a strong foundation for leaders to embrace the use of technology in their leadership and schools.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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Podcast: A Tale of Two Virtual Classrooms with Rachel and Steven Lamb

Educator couple Rachel Lamb and Steven Lamb join us for a special episode on EdTech and Virtual Team Teaching.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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Technology and Personalized Learning

Discover the benefits of technology and personalized learning in the classroom—and digital tools that can automate the personalized learning process.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

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Advantages of AI in Education

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Discover the many advantages of AI in education.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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Gamification in Education: The Fun of Learning

This article breaks down the question, what is gamification in education? Gamification of learning means that educators apply game design elements to an educational setting.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Using Math 180 to Accelerate Math Learning for All

Math 180 is a math intervention program for students in grades 3 and up. Find out how to use the math program to accelerate math learning for all students.

Brenda Konicke
Director of Professional Learning at Math Solutions

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How to Find the Most Effective Digital Writing Program: 5 Considerations

Not all digital writing programs are created equally. Ask these questions when weighing your options.

Meghann Weis
Instructional Technology Coach, Patriot HS, VA

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Maximizing Instructional Time in the Classroom

Get strategies for maximizing instructional time in the classroom to meet your teaching goals and each student’s needs.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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The New Era of Education Is High-Tech and High-Touch

We can recover and transition into a new post-pandemic instructional model that fuses the power of technology with the tried-and-true social gathering of the classroom.

John "Jack" Lynch
Chief Executive Officer