Are Learning Analytics the New ‘Likes’? 87% of College Students Perform Better with Access to Personalized Data, New Research Finds
McGraw-Hill's third annual survey on digital study trends in higher education finds that students are making the connection between feedback from study technology and better academic performance
Empowering Students Through Multimedia Storytelling
By telling their stories through multimedia, students develop skills in critical thinking, writing, research, and collaboration, as well as owning their learning and effecting change.
A Digital Future: K-12 Technology by 2018 - The Edvocate
Spread the loveRapidly changing technology continues to make its mark on K-12 learning. Last fall the New Media Consortium Horizon Report released a report that details six up-and-coming technologies in the next five years for K-12 classrooms. Let’s take a closer look. Horizon #1: In the next year, or less. Mobile learning. Tablets and smartphones in the classroom are no longer a matter of “if,” but “when, and how quickly?” Administrators and educators can tap into the convenience of mobile technology in the classroom and the potential for student learning adaptation. Over half of school administrators say there is some […]
Reflective Inquiry and Action - A Model for Leadership Inquiry - Working At The Edge
One of the most effective ways to create a learning organization is to model it. When leaders are faced with the “Oh, no! I have no idea what to do because I’m confused” moment, they often respond in a reflexive manner, trying to preserve their authority, meet the communities broader expectation of “leadership” and ultimately […]
Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning: Five Ideas to Consider
Welcome to this first in a series of posts devoted to student centered learning in the technology enhanced classroom. This classroom might be 1 to 1, or might be using technology to leverage stude…
When psychopathy hits the workplace, the effects can be devastating, especially if that psychopath is your boss. Take this 20-item quiz to find out if this recently-discovered form of the dark triad personality may be affecting you and those you love in ways you didn’t realize.
Spread the loveThere is a lot of money tied up in educational technology. In 2012, $600 million was invested by venture firms into ed-tech startups. To put that in perspective, that is 400 percent more than what was invested in the same industry in 2002. It seems that a lot of faith is being placed in the technology that will soon arrive in K-12 and college classrooms and on campuses – but what is actually being created? Not a whole lot, according to ed-tech industry insiders. Speaking to CNN, a senior financial advisor said that there are not many fresh […]
Welcome to Coach's Corner!! This is a cozy place were you can come to and relax. I hope that you enjoy this series on EdTech Coaching. I know that I got some...
Let's start with the basics: so what is encryption? Encryption is used to ensure that certain information doesn’t get into the wrong hands. It does this
Week 4 Essential question: What is the pedagogy behind a Maker Space? What are the benefits of this pedagogy to students? #UAEmergTech
With a Maker Space, you leave behind the theoretical or strictly digital and delve into a tactile hands-on project based learning environment. A physical learning environment is constructed to prov…
6 Observations About Cybersecurity Based On Two New Surveys
Cybersecurity incidents and attacks have become almost daily news, and two new surveys give voice to the executives and cybersecurity professionals struggling to defend their organizations.
Free six-part course on encrypting email and securing your network sessions against snooping
Jeff sez, "Tuts+ has made my six part introduction to PGP encryption, email and networking privacy available to readers for free." While encryption ease of use needs further improvement, these…
Your School's IT Department Is Calling the Big Shots Now
After five years as a middle school teacher and two in education technology startups, I made a career change earlier this year—moving into business ...
An Amazing Speech to Text App (Works on Chromebooks Too)
Explore our comprehensive collection of classroom resources, including classroom posters, engaging activities, classroom management techniques, and more. Enhance your teaching and inspire your students with these valuable insights.