Tag: STEAM
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Five reasons to teach robotics in schools
This article was written by Leon Sterling Technology is critical for innovation, yet schools struggle to get students interested in this area. Could teaching robotics change ... -
U.S. schools have more computers than ever. But what are they doing with all that (expensive) technology?
This article was written by Nichole Dobo A show-stopping school of innovation today can quickly devolve into tomorrow’s has-been. Keeping track of who’s doing what in ... -
Kids teaching robots: Is this the future of education?
This article was written by Chris Berdik Avatars, robots, elves are being invented to become virtual pupils, to help students learn by teaching What do a ... -
Tech for tots and teachers: promoting STEM learning in preK-3 classrooms
This article was written by Jamie Martines Toy building blocks aren’t an unusual sight in a preschool classroom. But teachers aren’t typically using them in a ... -
Four insights into the future of games and technology for learning
This article was written by Anya Kamenetz Two very disparate sources shared insights this week on the role of video games, and by extension, technology more ... -
Meet three schools that will use technology to personalize learning. What will they learn?
This article was written by Nichole Dobo The most revealing stories about education originate inside schools – the places where teachers and principals must thrive within ... -
The devil’s bargain of online learning that technology can’t change
This article was written by David Glance Georgia Tech has become the first university to offer a Masters degree based on massive open online course (MOOC)-style ... -
Technology improves higher learning, it doesn’t kill it
This article was written by Gavin Moodie As MOOC mania approached its peak in 2012, Anant Agarwal, the president of the Massive Open Online Course platform ... -
Reducing MOOC dropout rates
**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 posts are ... -
Before You Buy: Seven Criteria for Educational Software
If you’re thinking about incorporating new software into your classroom curriculum, it’s important to be sure you pick a program that fits the flow of your ...