Tag: Trends
What Is A Flipped Classroom? (Updated For 2012)
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This new infographic comes at an important time. It answers the big question: what is a flipped classroom?
The 60-Second Guide To Online vs Classroom Learning
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It's no secret that online learning is all the rage these days. But how does it stack up against classroom learning and similar models? A new infographic claims that online learning is the wave of the future but I'd prefer to hear your thoughts.
7 Global Education Trends To Know About
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Global education trends are constantly evolving to cater to modern needs, new research findings and society.
20 Ways Apple Has Taken Over The Classroom
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Does it ever seem as though Apple's products seem to be the technology of choice in many classrooms, despite their higher price tags? This handy infographic takes us on a journey from a technology void classroom to one filled with tools and options for teachers to supplement their lectures in new, creative ways, and shows why and how Apple is leading the march into classrooms.
The 20 Biggest Education Facts You Should Know
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Did you know there are more than 1.4 billion students on Earth? What about the fact that there are 56 million teachers in pre-k to high school worldwide?
How Much Is Spent On Education?
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Education is expensive. From textbooks to technology, there's a lot being spent to educate students around the world. But how much exactly?
Who Actually Started Online Education?
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While we tend to think of online education as a phenomenon welded largely to the past decade, in reality its history extends significantly further back than that. Think “before the Internet was even a thing that existed.”
Where Education Has Gone Wrong With Technology
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When I walked into the classroom I would present in, I was shocked when I saw two blackboards on either side of the wall mounted interactive whiteboard, full of math examples. I couldn't help but think that so many teachers would love to have this technology in their classroom, yet it was sitting in this classroom collecting dust.
The 30 Best Web 2.0 Tools For Teachers (2012 Edition)
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Looking for the best cloud computing software for your school? What about a way to remotely store homework and other assignments? It's time to figure out which web 2.0 tool is right for you!
100 Simple Ways To Effectively Use Twitter
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Right now, there are still many (MANY) in education not using Twitter. They may think it's tough to start using, difficult to monitor, and even a waste of time. But what if you had a helpful list of resources like this?
How Twitter Knows Who Will Win The Election
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If a person or thing really existed that could predict the outcome of political races, this whole process might be a little less interesting. But in the meantime, take a look at this handy infographic that shows how social media has played a role in past elections, and what it might mean for the 2012 candidates.
5 Things To Know About The BYOD Trend
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The Bring-Your-Own-Device trend makes sense. It's cost-effective and lets students use the device they already know and love. While it may present some problems for your school or district's IT department, it's a great start to bringing in web 2.0 tools and apps to the classroom.
The 88 Best iOS Apps For Mobile Learning
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Mobile learning is here to stay. Students and teachers alike can build entire libraries of apps and web tools that let them learn and do, well, anything. We've covered this just about every day and love finding new resources to share.
How Children Used Technology 100 Years Ago
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Times have changed for the world of education and technology over the past 100 years. Sure, that's easy to say. But how can you visualize just how much things have changed? Thanks to the U.S. National Archives, there's now photographs that will likely open your eyes.
An Inside Look At How Project-Based Learning Actually Works
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Project-based learning is one of the most popular terms in education innovation today. We talk about PBL all the time and how it, combined with flipped classrooms, can basically change the way education works. It's an exciting time to be sure.
5 Potential Ways MOOCs Will Evolve
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Massive Open Online Courses (aka MOOCs) are the biggest trend affecting education right now. They've gotten the attention of VCs, Harvard, MIT, and students around the world. So what's the big deal and what does the future hold? Edudemic Magazine dives into the world of MOOCs.
