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What does it take to implement new tech programs effectively at your school?

We’re excited to bring you a guest post today from Ellie Hook, a former teacher and a current Proposals Manager at IXL. Below, she shares her insights on effectively implementing new tech programs. As educators…

September 14, 2016 In the Classroom

Just Released! A Whole New Way to Explore IXL

Ever wondered what to work on? Looking for the exact skills to help you overcome a learning roadblock? Well, IXL has released a brand new recommendations feature that does all that and more!…

September 13, 2016 At Home

How to Motivate Your Students with IXL

Ah, the new school year, a time of fresh starts and classrooms full of energy. Kids are eager to learn and motivated to start the year off strong. But what happens a few months in…

September 9, 2016 In the Classroom

IXL Releases Pre-K and Kindergarten Language Arts, Calculus Skills, and More

IXL has a back-to-school present for you: two new language arts grade levels for early learners, the debut of calculus content, and more science and geometry skills! Go to IXL.com to try them out or…

September 6, 2016 At Home

4 Ways to Build Relationships with Your Students’ Parents

The start of a new school year is a great time to begin building positive partnerships with your students’ parents. To kick off those parent-teacher connections, check out these easy getting-to-know-you ideas and communication tips….

August 31, 2016 In the Classroom

Lesson Planning Inspiration: Part 2

As you get back into the swing of school, it helps to hear how other teachers have approached lesson planning and what strategies they have to share. At IXL, we’re lucky to have a number…

August 26, 2016 In the Classroom

Entertaining Icebreakers for the First Day of School

First-day-of-school icebreakers can do triple duty for your classroom: They ease kids into a new environment, establish a sense of community, and allow students to get to know their new peers and new teacher. If…

August 23, 2016 In the Classroom

Key Tech Questions to Ask at the Start of the School Year

The addition of edtech tools to classrooms is bringing about a new age of learning, but that doesn’t eliminate the need for careful consideration of how best to add new technology to your school. So…

August 17, 2016 In the Classroom

Lesson Planning Inspiration: Part 1

Back to school is back in full force! It’s both overwhelming and exciting to start a new school year as you meet new students and plan out the year ahead. That’s why we’ve pulled lots…

August 15, 2016 In the Classroom

How to Design Your Classroom for the New School Year

Among the 1,001 things to think about during the back-to-school flurry is how you’ll set up your classroom. From seating to lights to decor, these ideas will help you foster a space for learning and…

August 11, 2016 In the Classroom

IXL Releases 100 Brand New Skills Across All Subjects!

We’re here to help students continue learning all summer long, and now there’s a hundred new ways they can do so! We’ve just added 100 brand new skills to IXL in language arts, science, social…

August 2, 2016 At Home

IXL Adds and Refreshes over 70 Math and Science Skills!

Love STEM? Get ready to dive into new science and math content! We’ve just released over 70 new or updated math and science skills across all our grade levels. There’s something for everyone to try—log…

June 20, 2016 At Home
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