Tag: edtechchat
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Newer studies say online instruction neither harms nor benefits the average university student
But growing body of evidence that lower achieving students are harmed This article was written by Jill Barshay Does online learning work? Do college students learn better, ... -
Try again: Why online courses might not be the best way to teach students who are at risk of algebra failure
This article was written by Nichole Dobo Simply sitting a teenager down in front of a computer to click through online lessons – in a class ... -
How should online teacher programs be judged?
A fight over accountability pits Obama administration against online teaching schools This article was written by Ting Yu Do teachers who learn the job online perform ... -
Online learning can work if universities just rethink the design of their courses
This article was written by Dror Ben-Naim Early attempts by universities to put their courses online haven’t been hugely successful so far in terms of generating ... -
Should we hit the pause button for online and blended learning?
This article was written by Nichole Dobo As more schools scurry to bring technology to the classroom, some say dodgy programs are growing like weeds — ... -
Can ed-tech inequality be solved by roving buses with Wi-Fi and loads of equipment?
Beyond books: Libraries take to the streets with mobile computer labs, Wi-Fi, coaches This article was written by Chris Berdik Before retired teacher Estella Pyfrom, 78, ... -
Shifting the field of view: science stories in virtual reality
This article was written by Kate Patterson Since first donning a Virtual Reality (VR) headset only eight months ago, my personal relationship with this technology has ... -
Social media and video games in classrooms can yield valuable data for teachers
This article was written by Nick Pandolfo Social media, video games, blogs and wikis are playing increasingly important roles in classrooms across the country. Some worry ... -
Hit rewind: Coaching teachers virtually
This article was written by Chris Berdik Nothing in Linda Liptrap’s teacher training prepared her for the pencil onslaught. In 2013, as a novice math teacher ... -
Education technology is spreading fast, but there’s no recipe for success
This article was written by Nichole Dobo Many people are seeking the “secret sauce” for digital learning. As educators expand the use of education technology, they ...
