Author: Matthew Lynch
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You Need to Understand Learning Analytics to Personalize Learning
Personalized learning refers to the effort to teach each individual student. Historically, most teachers have had little choice save to teach to the average. Of course, ... -
Is Tech Improving Education or Turning Our Kids into Zombies
There is no doubt you have wondered whether the unlimited access to technology this generation has is influencing them for better or for worse. When it ... -
8 Must-Have Productivity Apps for Parents
Parenting is one big job made up of many smaller jobs: coach, teacher, therapist, chauffeur, cook, and party planner, just to name a few! Sometimes a ... -
The Power and Promise of OER is the Democratization of Education
Open educational resources, more commonly known as OER, promise a revolution in education. Historically, access to educational resources has been severely limited by the ability and ... -
Balancing Screen Time with Mindfulness
Parents and teachers want what is best for children—but the proliferation of digital learning tools makes it a bit hard to determine what exactly that is. ... -
Want Technology-Literate Students? Start with Their Parents
Teachers, understandably, often focus on their students. And wise teachers recognize that their students will need to be technology-literate in order the succeed in the coming ... -
How to Get Reluctant Professors on Board with Mobile Learning
Mobile learning is a growing trend for students who are increasingly searching for ways to take their education with them. They tend to prize flexibility when ... -
Pass or Fail: The Challenges of Multi-Age Classrooms
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 ... -
Why Libraries Should Be Leading the OER Revolution
Too often, libraries are mistaken for quiet buildings filled with books and librarians who “hush” you. If this is your take on libraries, you are majorly ... -
How to Break into the North American Edtech Market
The North American edtech market seems particularly ripe with abundant investments taking place. Last year alone, investments in edtech products hit a staggering $9.5 billion. These ...
