Tag: edtechchat
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Gamifying Your Social Studies Classroom
Gamifying or gamification is just a supposedly new twist on something that teachers have been using since the stone ages. It is not only the use ... -
How to Gamify Your Classroom
It’s no secret that people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy video games. In fact, over 3 billion hours a week are dedicated to playing video ... -
5 Ways to Create Virtual Learning Experiences in Your Classroom
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 ... -
9 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying an Edtech Product
There are a lot of Edtech products on the market, and not all of them are created equal. You don’t want to be the person leaving ... -
Why Learning to Code is so Important for Children
Coding is currently one of the fastest growing occupations, and it is getting more popular day by day. Even if the most common thought when you ... -
5 Myths About Teaching Kids to Code
Since the digital revolution started, teaching kids how to code has become a growing industry. There are a number of apps, handbooks, tutorials, etc., that teach ... -
The Tech Edvocate’s List of the 20 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 ... -
What the Heck is a Makerspace?
Makerspaces are popping up across the nation, but a startling number of educators are unfamiliar with the premise. So, what the heck is a Makerspace? It’s ... -
Gamify Reading for Maximum Student Engagement
There is always an ongoing debate in classrooms, particularly at the elementary level, as to the effectiveness of adding technology to early and more advanced reading ... -
The Secret to Building Great EdTech Products? Getting Teachers Involved
From as early as calculators and laptops, to as current as SmartBoards and virtual classrooms, EdTech’s entire purpose is to serve students in the best way ...