Tag: STEM
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10 Virtual Tools for the Math Classroom
It is no secret that many students are not passionate about math. Students feel disconnected from what is taught in class, unsure of the benefits of ... -
Where Do Teachers Turn for Technology Assistance?
Being a teacher and being a technology expert are two very different professions, and although some teachers are also technology experts, many teachers are left in ... -
How Games Can Hook Students With Short Attention Spans
Craig Blewett, University of KwaZulu-Natal and Ebrahim Adam, University of KwaZulu-Natal Modern human beings have a shorter attention span than goldfish: ours is, on average, below ... -
9 Steps to Keep Student Data Safe
Technology makes accessing student data rather easy. However, all student data needs to be maintained in a confidential manner to protect students’ rights, security, and dignity. ... -
Parents express concerns as more toddlers switch on tablet computers
Natalia Kucirkova, Manchester Metropolitan University Most parents have profound concerns about their children reading digital books on tablets. In a new survey of 1,500 parents of ... -
8 Essentials for a Virtual School that Works
Many students choose a virtual school to replace their traditional school schedules partially or completely for a few reasons. In some ways, virtual school has completely ... -
Why It’s Wrong for Pediatricians to Eliminate Daily Screen Time Recommendations
Brigitte Vittrup, Texas Woman’s University This month, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced a disappointing decision. Sixteen years after they published their formal recommendations discouraging ... -
Two-Hour Screen Limit for Kids is Virtually Impossible to Enforce
Andrew Plumb/Flickr, CC BY-NC-S Michael Rosenberg, University of Western Australia; Simon Hunter, Strathclyde University, and Stephen Houghton, University of Western Australia It’s almost universally recommended that ... -
Is Two Hours of Screen Time Really Too Much for Kids?
Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University One of the most frustrating issues modern parents face is how to manage children’s screen time. Official guidelines say kids aged ... -
The Ten Characteristics of Teachers Who Successfully Use EdTech
Technology is changing the landscape of teaching and learning. Textbooks are being phased out, makerspaces are becoming increasingly common, and communication between teachers and students has ...
