Classrooms need more than just chalk and a few notebooks. There’s a plethora of technology out there but how do you choose what’s right for you? What’s the best technology …
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POP QUIZ: What is the favorite party game of English teachers? Here’s a hint: it’s not Scrabble. Although, that’s probably a close second.
Online education isn’t just about increasing the reach of education so anyone on the planet can benefit. Sure, it does that. But it’s a pedagogical dream as well. There are at least six reasons that online education should be seriously considered by teachers and education administrators right now.
What happens when students are left alone? Certainly they’d text, read comic books, and thumb their nose at authority. Right?
How can we keep students focused on schoolwork with all the electronic temptations surrounding them? By engaging the students completely with our lessons, keeping students actively involved in their learning, and reflecting on our practice to avoid blaming the technology or kids’ short attention spans, in my opinion.
When it comes to declaring a major, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. Of course, it is important to study what you love, but in this tough economy, it is also imperative to select a course of study that is likely to land you a job after graduation.
What happens when a college professor decides to turn the classroom into an experiment on socialism? You might be surprised. Or, well, you might not be.
A british school incorporated iPads into the classroom. So why was there hostile media coverage, contentious parent meetings, and controversy? Here’s one account of integration you won’t want to miss.
Classrooms need more than just chalk and a few notebooks. There’s a plethora of technology out there but how do you choose what’s right for you? What’s the best technology …
Color is not as simple as it seems. According to this infographic from CertaPro Painters of Louisville, it evokes emotion and triggers your senses. With this in mind, the infographic beautifully explores colors that should and should not be used in interior decorating, as well …
To create bully-free classrooms, it’s necessary that we educate teachers, students and parents about the prevalence and consequences of it. We all believe a school should be a safe place for the children, a place where they can learn without fear or apprehension.
I was a shy student. It took me until middle school to actually feel comfortable enough around my classmates to speak up in class. Back then, there was no Twitter. Now, shy students are apparently preferring to communicate with their teacher via Twitter instead of raising their hand.
A new infographic details the world’s most popular travel destinations. I am curious if you can draw any correlation between the top travel destinations (museums top the list) and field trips.
Edudemic is all about finding innovative ways to get through to students. That’s why we’ve talked about game dynamics more than a few times. Inspiring students to learn through the …
Should your classroom be more like wikipedia? That idea is being seriously considered right now in England and it may make its way across the pond. The Guardian’s Jeevan Vasagar weighs in.
Can you think of a student who regularly studies without a computer? Probably not. That’s because education has became a platform to make students techno wizards. Moreover, when it comes to distance learning, technology play its greatest part. Yes, the whole concept of distance education …
I’m a huge fan of iPads. That’s been documented quite frequently on this site. I’ve advocated for more classrooms to adopt them and even given a few away to teachers. …
Transmedia is a powerful new form of interactive storytelling, and Inanimate Alice is its darling.
The amount of access and connectivity now available to many has turned the world of adult education on its head. Schools can now offer quality resources at lower prices and help educate anyone looking to learn. All it takes is a mobile phone and some time.
It doesn’t matter if you’re four or 40, when you see Legos they are nearly impossible to resist putting together, pulling apart, and building into something. This is the reason, among many others, that they’ve become such a valuable tool in classrooms across the nation.
We are always talking about the ideal education should be a learner-centered setting. Learners can be in charge of their learning with options to different paths and paces.
It’s easy to talk about the many ways that technology can benefit students and teachers. But what about how technology is actually being used in the classroom and on college campuses today? Are smartphones more important to college students than thumb drives? The answer might surprise you.
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What happens when the students have more control in the classroom? Flipped classrooms are being tested out around the world and we’ve featured a few examples in case you wanted to see who is flippin’ out. Until now, we didn’t have an in-depth look at the effects of a flipped classroom or answers to the big questions it raises.
From the fifth grader using an iPad to the professor projecting digital renderings onto the screen, from the student working in a genome lab to the one getting a degree from onlinedegree.com, the broad reach and applicability of technology has forever altered the way we learn, instruct, explore, and think.
Over 3 billion videos are viewed on YouTube each day. In a year? How about approaching a trillion? In lieu of its sometimes seedy reputation, there have to be lessons here for educators.
I’m obviously a fan of technology in education. This entire blog and community of 200,000+ teachers and education administrators talks about it every single day. That’s why I was surprised and extremely interested to learn about the Waldorf School of the Peninusla in Los Altos, …
They’re not just for texting. Smartphones are quickly becoming a must-have addition to many lessons and classrooms. 10 innovative schools are already encouraging their use in creative ways.
Education has also been heavily influenced by the integration of technology as it is fast becoming the only way to reach students. In addition to the use and promotion of several LMS, there have been several other tech advancements that have forever changed the face of education.
With boring and monotonous classes out of fashion today, present teaching techniques underscore the importance of cooperative learning. The latter comprises problem solution, critical analysis through both individual and team work.
It’s that time of the year. Everyone seems to be sick, fighting off sickness, or sneezing onto you. It’s gross. That’s why it’s important to wash your hands. More importantly, remind others to wash their hands. Lucky for you, you have a totally valid excuse to call someone out on not washing their hands.
Modern technology has spurred on a new trend in education: flipped classrooms. In a flipped classroom, students watch lectures and supplemental materials for their classes at home, usually pre-recorded by their instructors and uploaded to the web.
