Yearly Archives: 2017
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Digital Literacy is the Most Important Lifelong Learning Tool
With the increased importance of technology in society, digital literacy is gaining recognition as the most valuable tool for lifelong learning. What does this mean? Essentially, ... -
5 Keys to Fostering Independent Learning
From spotting bias to connecting learning with the world outside the classroom, these classroom practices will help students ‘learn how to learn.’ By Dennis Pierce In ... -
Are Teachers Ready for Virtual Reality in the Classroom?
Virtual Reality (VR) has become a hot topic in education as of late with the arrival of many options for the technology in the video game ... -
What to Do if Your Kid Becomes Addicted to Tech
Technology addiction is an emerging problem that we don’t know much about yet. But every day, more kids are getting hooked on technology. While there are ... -
Pass or Fail: Beyond Basic Teacher Requirements
In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction ... -
106 Experts Share Their Thoughts on the Future of Education, Part 2: Edtech
“The future of education is digital. We live in an increasingly digital world, where technology is a part of our lives in so many ways. Now ... -
106 Experts Share Their Thoughts on the Future of Education, Part 1: PreK-12
“The future of education is digital. We live in an increasingly digital world, where technology is a part of our lives in so many ways. Now ... -
106 Experts Share Their Thoughts on the Future of Education, Part 3: Higher Education
“The future of education is digital. We live in an increasingly digital world, where technology is a part of our lives in so many ways. Now ... -
Examining Edtech’s Responsibility to Students
As an industry that generates $3 billion annually, Edtech is a cornerstone of modern education. With that kind of prominence in classrooms, edtech also has an ... -
The Secret to Raising a Confident Girl
Confidence is important for any child: it sets them up to be happy, mentally healthy, and successful. It equips them to handle challenges, manage emotions, and ...