Education Futures: Emerging Trends in K-12 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012-02-06:/edweek/education_futures//155 2018-11-20T15:32:13Z Matthew Lynch is an educational consultant and owner of Lynch Consulting Group, LLC. He currently resides in Richmond, Va. He is a former K-12 social studies and special education teacher who now researches policy and education reform. He also is the owner and editor of The Edvocate (www.theedadvocate.org) and The Tech Edvocate (www.thetechedvocate.org). Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 Au Revoir from Education Futures tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.77982 2018-11-20T15:30:09Z 2018-11-20T15:32:13Z Over the last five years, I have enjoyed writing about the future of education, but all things must come to an end. As of November 20, 2018, I will no longer be writing this blog, a decision that I made after much contemplation. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com Over the last five years, I have enjoyed writing about the future of education, but all things must come to an end. As of November 20, 2018, I will no longer be writing this blog, a decision that I made after much contemplation. 6 Steps to Data-Driven Literacy Instruction tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.77717 2018-10-17T13:30:17Z 2019-03-27T20:00:06Z A district reading intervention specialist explains how she makes sense of a sea of data to foster more proficient readers. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com A district reading intervention specialist explains how she makes sense of a sea of data to foster more proficient readers. Four Keys to a Modern IT Approach in K-12 Schools tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.77581 2018-10-02T13:55:50Z 2018-10-03T15:30:11Z Here are four ways that school district IT departments can adopt a more mature and modern approach that will allow them to be more successful, despite having limited resources. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com Here are four ways that school district IT departments can adopt a more mature and modern approach that will allow them to be more successful, despite having limited resources. What's the Difference Between Burnout and Demoralization, and What Can Teachers Do About It? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.77547 2018-09-27T12:34:26Z 2018-09-27T13:35:19Z Teachers across the country are fighting back to gain control over their professions. Here's some expert advice that can help. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com Teachers across the country are fighting back to gain control over their professions. Here's some expert advice that can help. Revisiting Using Edtech for Bullying and Suicide Prevention tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.77292 2018-09-10T16:00:00Z 2018-09-10T15:55:47Z Every year about this time, I write a series of articles about suicide and bullying prevention, and this year will be no different. I can always count on advocates and education companies from all over the world to send me information about what's new in the field. Out of all the companies and products, NetSupport DNA is the one that resonates with me the most. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com Every year about this time, I write a series of articles about suicide and bullying prevention, and this year will be no different. I can always count on advocates and education companies from all over the world to send me information about what's new in the field. Out of all the companies and products, NetSupport DNA is the one that resonates with me the most. The Age of Automation Demands that Students Learn Soft Skills tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.77257 2018-08-23T18:30:24Z 2018-08-23T18:31:59Z Wise educators and other stakeholders need to ask: How best do we prepare students for the coming age of automation? Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com Wise educators and other stakeholders need to ask: How best do we prepare students for the coming age of automation? 4 Ways to Identify and Support Students With Dyslexia tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.77149 2018-08-10T20:51:41Z 2018-08-13T14:07:42Z New California guidelines help teachers and administrators offer targeted remediation and accommodation. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com New California guidelines help teachers and administrators offer targeted remediation and accommodation. 3 Best Practices for Giving Teachers Ownership of Their Professional Development tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.76966 2018-07-23T16:18:36Z 2018-07-24T16:28:01Z An instructional coaching leader from South Carolina shares how his state is using PLCs, teacher leaders, and video coaching to inspire teachers to improve. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com An instructional coaching leader from South Carolina shares how his state is using PLCs, teacher leaders, and video coaching to inspire teachers to improve. 10 Characteristics of an Innovative Classroom tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.75537 2018-07-16T20:27:11Z 2018-07-16T20:29:53Z If your goal is to engage and educate students to the greatest extent possible, you need to consider the benefits of an innovative classroom. An innovative classroom will possess several key traits, including: Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com If your goal is to engage and educate students to the greatest extent possible, you need to consider the benefits of an innovative classroom. An innovative classroom will possess several key traits, including: 3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was a Teacher tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.76866 2018-07-11T13:39:14Z 2018-07-11T13:42:15Z A retired teacher offers his insights on staying connected with parents and students in and outside the classroom. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com A retired teacher offers his insights on staying connected with parents and students in and outside the classroom. Let Students Take Control of Their Learning tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.76728 2018-06-21T22:32:22Z 2018-06-21T22:33:03Z A principal shares his alternative school's approach to connecting the most challenging students to their education through real-world experiences. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com A principal shares his alternative school's approach to connecting the most challenging students to their education through real-world experiences. How E-Learning Creates a Global Community tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.75540 2018-06-19T16:20:32Z 2018-06-20T16:03:31Z The rise in popularity of e-learning and its associated programs is well on its way to creating a tightly-knit global community. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com The rise in popularity of e-learning and its associated programs is well on its way to creating a tightly-knit global community. Six Ways to Get Your School on the Education 4.0 Train tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.76564 2018-06-07T13:52:46Z 2018-06-07T13:52:26Z Seeing gaps between what you're teaching and what your students need to be able to compete effectively in the modern workforce? Here's how to close them. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com Seeing gaps between what you're teaching and what your students need to be able to compete effectively in the modern workforce? Here's how to close them. How to Use Instagram in the Classroom tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.75543 2018-06-07T05:09:24Z 2018-06-07T17:09:59Z How do you use Instagram in the classroom? Here's how. Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com How do you use Instagram in the classroom? Here's how. What's Happening in the Brain of a Multi-Lingual Child? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/education_futures//155.75544 2018-05-31T13:24:41Z 2018-05-31T13:24:59Z Have you ever considered what might be going in the mind of someone who happens to be multilingual? Matthew Lynch http://drmattlynch.com Have you ever considered what might be going in the mind of someone who happens to be multilingual?