Author: Matthew Lynch
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The Ten Characteristics of Teachers Who Successfully Use EdTech
Technology is changing the landscape of teaching and learning. Textbooks are being phased out, makerspaces are becoming increasingly common, and communication between teachers and students has ... -
All You Need to Know About Buying Virtual Reality Headsets, Goggles, and Glasses
With virtual reality being one of the biggest trends to hit edtech in years, educators need to know as much about this technology as possible. As ... -
What Are the Drawbacks of Using Virtual Reality in K-12 Schools?
Virtual reality is a hot topic in K-12 education, and many futurists are calling it the next big thing in edtech. In response to this, we ... -
Pass or Fail: Effective Retention Polices – The Chicago Case
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 Are the Benefits of Using Virtual Reality in K-12 Schools?
Virtual reality is one of the biggest trends in education, right alongside makerspaces. However, if you ask the average educator what the benefits of using VR ... -
New Metrics Measure Success at Kaneland High School
Fighting the problem of tardiness by changing school culture We are a nation obsessed with numbers in education especially in core subjects which we use to ... -
10 Apps to Help Students With Their Social Studies Homework
Social studies homework can be boring when it only consists of reading a textbook. It can also be boring and long when students are required to ... -
4 Things That Educators Should Know About Education Reform
The United States educational system has undergone several reforms in response to the ever-changing needs of society. As high school graduates are expected to become a ... -
Pass or Fail: Did you Know that State Policies Impact Retention Rates?
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 ... -
Edtech’s Ideal User Interface Requires More Than Simplicity
Most discussions regarding the development of educational technology boil down to one key factor: How easy is it to use? Simplicity is often the name of ...
