Tag: STEM
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How to Use Gamification to Help Struggling Students
If you aren’t familiar with the idea of gamification, be prepared to thank the Millennials for its inclusion in almost everything. Gamification involves bringing in traits ... -
The Tech Edvocate’s 2018 List of 116 of the 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 ... -
Confessions of a MOOC professor: three things I learned and two things I worry about
John Covach, University of Rochester We have heard a lot of talk about MOOCs, or massive online open courses, over the last couple of years. On ... -
9 Things That Educators Should Know About Gamification
Gamification has grown in popularity as teachers and educators realize the wealth of potential that games offer their students, no matter the age. Fast fading is ... -
What Is the State Of Virtual Reality In the Classroom?
Virtual reality sounds like a far-off futuristic concept. When we hear the words “virtual reality” we may think of people wearing big helmets that transport them ... -
Is EdTech Really Transforming Education?
It’s no surprise that technology has changed the way we live in the world. It’s transformed everything from the way we form relationships, shop, do business ... -
The Absence of Internet at Home is a Problem for Some Students
While it may seem like almost everyone has internet access, a shocking number of families lack fast or reliable internet connections. There are roughly 5 million ... -
Why Digital Learning is Reshaping Education
Technology has changed just about every field, including education. Digital learning is reshaping education in unprecedented ways. The ways in which students learn are changing rapidly ... -
Reframing the Debate About Screen Time
Screen time has become the enemy of parents and educators alike. We’ve heard countless experts tell us that too much screen time is bad for children. ... -
Can Coding Improve Your Child’s Writing Skills?
There’s a big push in education right now to teach kids how to code. Coding is undoubtedly an important skill that will help students in the ...
