Author: Matthew Lynch
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The Ultimate Guide to Using Open Educational Resources
The idea that knowledge is power is not a new concept, however the idea that knowledge, resources, and information should be widely available and also free ... -
Implementing Blended Learning in Higher Education
Blended learning is more than just a hot new trend in education—it’s the way classrooms of the future will work. The concept behind blended learning is ... -
Using Free Apps to Create Virtual Learning Experiences
The reason that many teachers strive for a more virtual experience instead of the traditional talking points is that the interaction makes the lesson more memorable ... -
Using Robotics to Prepare Students for the Future
In today’s’ technology-driven world, it’s important now more than ever to prepare students for the future. Teaching robotics to young students throughout their schooling can increase ... -
How robots could help chronically ill kids attend school
Veronica Newhart, University of California, Irvine and Mark Warschauer, University of California, Irvine Over the past century, American schools have integrated an ever-more-diverse group of students. ... -
How virtual reality technology is changing the way students learn
Michael Phillips, Monash University For many years, schools and universities have had to change the way they work and teach in order to fit in with ... -
Gaming in the classroom: what we can learn from Pokémon Go technology
Amber McLeod, Monash University and Kelly Carabott, Monash University Pokémon Go has already had over 100 million downloads since it launched in July. Despite its popularity, ... -
Duh! You Don’t Need Technology to Gamify Your Classroom
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a kid that doesn’t have at least some interest in video games. Though their preferred play method and style may vary, ... -
How to Use Gamification to Help Struggling Students
If you aren’t familiar with the idea of gamification, be prepared to thank the Millennials for its inclusion in almost everything. Gamification involves bringing in traits ... -
The Tech Edvocate’s 2018 List of 116 of the Best Teaching and Learning Apps
*The Tech Edvocate is pleased to produce its “Best of the Best” resource lists. These lists provide our readers with rankings for edtech related blogs, twitter ...
