Tag: STEM
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How mobile phones are disrupting teaching and learning in Africa
Gina Porter, Durham University Mobile phones have become ubiquitous in Africa. Among younger users, basic phones are most common. But more pupils are accessing smartphones that ... -
What Are the Benefits of Using Virtual Reality in K-12 Schools
Virtual reality is one of the biggest trends in education, right alongside makerspaces. However, if you ask the average educator what the benefits of using VR ... -
What Are the Drawbacks of Using Virtual Reality in K-12 Schools?
Virtual reality is a hot topic in K-12 education, and many futurists are calling it the next big thing in edtech. In response to this, we ... -
All You Need to Know About Buying Virtual Reality Headsets, Goggles, and Glasses
With virtual reality being one of the biggest trends to hit edtech in years, educators need to know as much about this technology as possible. As ... -
What Are the Benefits of Learning to Code as a Child?
Coding is becoming one of the biggest trends to hit education since virtual reality. Because of this, parents and schools all over the globe are interested ... -
9 Tips for Teaching Coding in the Classroom
As coding becomes an increasingly coveted skill, schools all over the world are deciding to teach their students how to code. This is a excellent idea, ... -
Is social media messing with children’s morals?
Blaire Morgan, University of Birmingham We have all heard complaints that young people are spending too much time online and not enough time in the “real ... -
Fighting online trolls with bots
Saiph Savage, West Virginia University The wonder of internet connectivity can turn into a horror show if the people who use online platforms decide that instead ... -
What cyber charter schools are and why their growth should worry us
Bryan Mann, Pennsylvania State University and David Baker, Pennsylvania State University What President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican sweep of government will mean for K-12 education ... -
Creating a Makerspace on a Budget
The ultimate goal of any good teacher is not just to teach his or her content, but to mold young men and women who will be ...
