Author: Matthew Lynch
-
A 2021 Definition of Edtech
Edtech, or “educational tech,” is the utilization of apps and tech devices for the purpose of teaching and learning. Edtech can happen inside or outside of ... -
How Assistive Technology Helps Learners with Special Needs, Succeed in K-12
Special needs learners are those who cannot learn in conventional ways or with conventional strategies due to various conditions. Although they require alternative teaching styles and placements, these ... -
How Can You Assess the Tech Needs of Your Students Outside of School?
Today, I received an email from the middle school principal in Los Angeles. She explained to me that the school that she ran was in one ... -
How Does Gamification Help Companies Retain Employees?
In the modern era of technology, corporate organizations have left the trite training tactics behind and had latched on to the modern, fun-filled, and engaging digital ... -
A Guide to Gamifying eLearning
eLearning is a style of distance education using gadgets connected to the internet, such as tablets, smartphones, and computers. It was developed in a bid to ... -
5 Tips for Using Game-Based Learning to Create Dynamic Corporate Training
Over the last decade, eLearning has become an important strategy in corporate training. Since eLearning can be boring, learning specialists have discovered new strategies, like game-based ... -
Reflections on the First Day of School, Before and After Technology
Thinking about the first day of school brings back fond memories. I say it brings back fond memories because I have been out of the classroom ... -
STEM Apps, Tools and Resources for Higher Order Thinking That We Love
Higher order thinking is a critical skill that students need to learn before they venture out into the real world. To be successful outside of the ... -
Language Arts Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love
In our highly competitive economy, employers seek candidates that have strong written communication skills. Although educators know that mastering language arts and writing is essential for ... -
Civics Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love
As many of my readers know, I am a former Social Studies teacher and professor of social studies education. Teaching students Civics (citizenship) was a central ...
