Author: Matthew Lynch
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The Benefits of Browsing: Why Teachers Should Indulge in Online Social Networking
The Internet is not just about consuming – it’s also about connecting. Forums and other forms of online social networking provide opportunities for educators to come ... -
2 Concepts that Illustrate How Fun Math Actually Is
President Obama’s Race to the Top initiative emphasizes STEM learning, particularly in mathematics, in order for more students to make it to high school graduation and ... -
Ed Tech Companies That I Really Love: Part III
By Matthew Lynch This is the third installment in my series on ed tech companies that I really love. I’m interested to hear your thoughts on ... -
School leaders say they need more practical training in education technology. Here’s one way that can work
This article was written by Nichole Dobo Barbara Treacy, a lecturer at Harvard University with expertise in blended learning, has devoted quite a bit of time ... -
State-of-the-art education software often doesn’t help students learn more, study finds
This article was written by Jill Barshay 2 lessons from the most rigorous study to date of “adaptive-learning” courseware at colleges and universities Even proponents of ... -
Tapping into kids’ passion for Minecraft in the classroom
This article was written by Michael Dezuanni If you know children aged between about six and 14, then you have probably heard of Minecraft. Minecraft is ... -
Why replacing teachers with automated education lacks imagination
This article was written by George Veletsianos The belief that technology can automate education and replace teachers is pervasive. Framed in calls for greater efficiency, this ... -
YouTube a valuable educational tool, not just cat videos
This article was written by Amy Antonio. For many, YouTube is little more than a deluge of low-quality videos depicting the latest internet craze or conspiracy ... -
10 Engaging Digital Education Sites For Any Social Studies Classroom
By Michael Gorman, @mjgormans If you have performed a recent search you may have found there is a countless number of social studies resources on the ... -
Moving Beyond the “Cool” Factor in Mobile Learning
Note: The following post comes to us courtesy of Mike Broderick, Co-Founder & CEO, Turning Technologies. According to a Pew Internet survey on mobile device use, ...