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Helpful articles, webinars, and resources curated by the Dyknow team with Teachers, Tech Coaches and Administrators in mind.

Empowering Teachers with Classroom Management Software

Nearly every K-12 school and district have implemented 1:1  student devices to enhance learning in the classroom and remotely. Although most of these schools have a content filter in place to keep students safe online, content filters don't solve teachers' biggest...

STEM and Its Importance to the Future of K-12 Education

STEM and Its Importance to the Future of K-12 Education

STEM, an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Also sometimes referred to as STEAM, the A standing for the Arts. STEM gives educators the opportunity to show students how important these disciplines are and how they can be found in our...

How To Create Effective Distance Learning Parent Surveys

How To Create Effective Distance Learning Parent Surveys

During this time of distance learning, parents have, in a way, taken on the additional role of a teacher. Most schools have now been in distance learning for a few months, and as the semester nears an end it is important to collect feedback on this experience from all...

How to Create Distance Learning Videos for Students

How to Create Distance Learning Videos for Students

Technology can be a bit daunting if you aren't proficient in the basics, especially when it comes to making videos. Distance learning has transitioned the traditional classroom model into something quite innovative and time with endless technological opportunities,...

6 Steps to Implement Remote Learning

6 Steps to Implement Remote Learning

The shift to remote learning has not been an easy task for educators as there are many challenges that can arise when working to effectively and efficiently implement remote learning.  Author and Curriculum Director at Libertyville District 70, Dr. Erik Youngman,...

Challenging the Status Quo in K-12 Education

Challenging the Status Quo in K-12 Education

K-12 education is an industry with certain systems in place that maintain consistency of education across the country. Recently Pearl Arredondo spoke at Dyknow's Professional Development Summit as the keynote speaker to share how she challenged the status quo of K-12...

What is Growth Mindset?

What is Growth Mindset?

As stated by Psychology Today, a growth mindset is, “the belief that a person's capacities and talents can be improved over time.” Recently we had the privilege of sitting down with Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Libertyville District 70, Erik...