Early Childhood & K-12 EdTech
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Will gamification be the future of education?
The world of gaming has been intertwined with the world of education for a long time. “Johnny’s test scores are suffering because he is ... -
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10 ways to use Skype in the classroom
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest ... -
Social Media and the Student/Teacher Relationship: The Pros and Cons of Establishing Connections with a Grade School Student
The student/teacher relationship must always be treated with care. While being open and available as an instructor is beneficial, boundaries are just as important. ... -
How to Teach Young Children to Code
One of the more central challenges with teaching young children how to code is to convince ourselves – as teachers and parents, of the ... -
iPads in Education: Tool or Toy?
Findings from a survey of Maine high school students and educators imply that the use of iPads for education purposes is not effective. A whopping 90 ... -
Why Teachers Should Embrace Technology in Their Classrooms
By Matthew Lynch Teachers have a lot on their plate when it comes to measuring achievement. Student success is determined by assessments, graded materials ... -
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 ... -
3 Ways Mobile Technology Boosts Instruction
The conversation about the benefits of mobile technology is often centered on students. What do students get out of adopting mobile technology? But shouldn’t ... -
Teachers: How to Use Google Drive
By Catlin Tucker For teachers who are just getting started with Google, Google Drive can be intimidating! In preparation for a Google training, I’ve ... -
The 5 Obstacles You Must Overcome As a Tech-Savvy Educator
As amazing an impact as technology can have on education, modern digital resources are unfortunately far from evenly available. Do you know what technological ...