Author: Matthew Lynch
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Do classroom clickers improve learning? It depends.
by Nichole Dobo Classroom “clickers” quiz students in real time, allowing instructors to gauge student learning and reinforce what is being taught. New research suggests that ... -
Why I transformed my sixth grade science class into a coding class, and how you can too
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Ruth Mesfun Like many middle school science teachers, I’ve spent more time talking about rocks and minerals than I care to ... -
Ask an Expert: Using technology to promote summer learning
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Karen Sorensen Q. My daughter is a technology geek. Of course, she spends a lot of time on games, but I’d ... -
Ask an Expert: Technology and child development
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Jan Hittelman Boulder psychologist Jan Hittelman shares some tips with parents about how to limit over exposure to technology and what ... -
9 Indiana teachers on how technology changed the way they teach
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Hayleigh Colombo Putting a Google Chromebook in the hands of a middle school student isn’t enough to take your classroom into ... -
We asked five Colorado teachers how they use technology in the classroom. This is what they said.
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Wesley Wright Thousands of educators from across the country converged on Denver’s convention center this week to explore how technology can ... -
Black and white students score far apart on a new test of technology skills
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Philissa Cramer The first attempt by the “nation’s report card” to measure students’ ability to think creatively and use technology found ... -
Creating the Tech Leaders of Tomorrow: How to Inspire Your Students to Lead in the Digital Age
There’s no denying that the digital age has transformed education. However, education in this time of technological transformation needs to extend beyond the question of “How ... -
Do students lose depth in digital reading?
Naomi Baron, American University Do students learn as much when they read digitally as they do in print? For both parents and teachers, knowing whether computer-based ... -
Children prefer to read books on paper rather than screens
Margaret Kristin Merga, Murdoch University and Saiyidi Mat Roni, Edith Cowan University There is a common perception that children are more likely to read if it ...
