Yearly Archives: 2017
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Pass or Fail: Teacher Qualifications for Standardized Education
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 ... -
How to Engage Digitally Distracted Students
Students today are more distracted than ever before. Why is this happening? To explain it simply, they are immersed in their digital devices. In the classroom, ... -
How to Raise a Kid That Never Gives Up
In life, bumps in the road are inevitable. This is why it’s so important to raise children who never give up. When mistakes, challenges, or failures ... -
How to Set Up Your Digital Classroom for Success
Whether you teach entirely online or have a physical space, your digital classroom needs to facilitate successful learning. There is no one right way to arrange ... -
The 5 Challenges of an Edtech Entrepreneur
Edtech entrepreneurs are optimists, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their share of challenges. From finding investors to learning flexibility, the path isn’t always easy. ... -
8 Must-Have Classroom Presentation Apps and Tools
It’s important for teachers to master the art of presenting engaging lectures that keep kids interested in the material as the weeks wear on. However, it’s ... -
7 Must-Have Engineering Apps and Tools
As STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) curriculum grows in popularity, more schools are adding engineering classes. Students in elementary school through high school are enjoying the ... -
Stretching Your School’s EdTech Budget
Every school wants to offer its students the best, most current, most meaningful opportunities. In the modern era, this means providing its learners with appropriate and ... -
Pass or Fail: Teacher Professionalism and How to Boost It
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 ... -
What Does a Future Ready Education Leader Look Like?
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) knows a thing or two about “Future Ready Leaders.” In 2016 they began the Future Ready ...