Monthly Archives: January 2017
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5 Ways to Create Virtual Learning Experiences in Your Classroom
The reason that many teachers strive for a more virtual experience instead of the traditional talking points is because the interaction makes the lesson more memorable ... -
The Pros and Cons of Early Exposure to Social Media
In the age of the Internet, many parents and teachers are faced with the question, ‘how young is too young to expose children to social media?’ ... -
Bloomz Announces Webinar Series Where Top Experts Will Share Best Practices for Parental Engagement in Schools
The free online professional development series will feature family engagement and digital learning thought leaders (Seattle, WA) January 26, 2017 — Bloomz today announced the launch ... -
Can Gamification 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 ... -
10 Must-Read Books about Edtech
As an educator, you already know the importance of reading. When it comes to technology, there is a constant flow of new books and publications, but ... -
Disengaged Students, Part 5: What the Intellectual Experts Say
In this 20-part series, I explore the root causes and effects of academic disengagement in K-12 learners and explore the factors driving American society ever closer ... -
How Screens Turn Kids into “Digital Addicts”
When it comes to kids and technology, even the most tech-savvy parents proceed with caution, some even going as far as to enroll their children in ... -
3 Startling Facts about Ivy League Schools
Ivy League schools are prestigious, with many students vying for acceptance and few actually earning a spot as an attendee. However, their reputation does not reveal the whole ... -
The Edvocate’s List of 20 Must-Follow K-12 Teacher Twitter Feeds
To say that teachers are busy would be an understatement! Besides the act of teaching, you spend hours every day and on the weekend on lesson ... -
Myths About Teaching Kids to Code
Since the digital revolution started, teaching kids how to code has become a growing industry. There are a number of apps, handbooks, tutorials, etc., that teach ...