Author: Matthew Lynch
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Why one Mississippi district ditched textbooks for laptops
Superintendent says new technology improving academics, behavior This article was written by JACKIE MADER When Philip Hickman took over the role of superintendent in 2014 in ... -
How text messages help mentors connect with students in Idaho
This article was written by NICHOLE DOBO The text message is a powerful tool in an unconventional high school program in Idaho. The technology allows mentors ... -
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EdTech Trends on the Horizon in 2018
EdTech, or educational technology, is the practice of improving the quality of learning through the application of technology. Technology is applied to the curriculum through a ... -
How will the presidential election results influence education technology in schools?
Uncertainty on how a Trump administration might influence innovation This article was written by NICHOLE DOBO Now what? It’s been a week since the United States selected ... -
Should My Child Have a Cellphone? Appropriate Ages and Stages of Use
It is an unarguable point that cell phones are a great way to keep in touch. However, giving a child a cell phone can be a ... -
Reinventing entertainment for a digital generation
Natalia Kucirkova, The Open University Children’s entertainment is in a mess. This is in no small part due to recent revelations about just what was happening ... -
Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities
Traditionally, students with disabilities have been expected to stand out—and not necessarily in a way that is conducive to their education. These days, however, thanks in ... -
Up and Coming Technologies For the K-12 Classroom
Rapidly changing technology continues to make its mark on K-12 learning. In this post, I will profile six up-and-coming technologies for K-12 classrooms. Let’s take a ... -
Cyberlearning vs. Elearning – Is there a difference?
By Ashley Pereira If you are interested in the field of educational technology, you have likely come across the phrase ‘cyberlearning’. If you are anything like ... -
Is Early Exposure to Social Media A Good Idea
Is early exposure to social media a good idea? Many experts are actually for early exposure to computers to help prepare students for school. However, there ...
