Author: Matthew Lynch
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Using Simulations to Create Virtual Learning Experiences
The reason that many teachers strive for a more virtual experience instead of the traditional talking points is that the interaction makes the lesson more memorable ... -
Five Reasons to Teach Robotics in Schools
In today’s’ technology-driven world, it’s important now more than ever to prepare students for the future. Teaching robotics to young students throughout their schooling can increase ... -
Implementing Blended Learning in Higher Education
Blended learning is more than just a hot new trend in education—it’s the way classrooms of the future will work. The concept behind blended learning is ... -
Using Free Apps to Create Virtual Learning Experiences
The reason that many teachers strive for a more virtual experience instead of the traditional talking points is that the interaction makes the lesson more memorable ... -
How robots could help chronically ill kids attend school
Veronica Newhart, University of California, Irvine and Mark Warschauer, University of California, Irvine Over the past century, American schools have integrated an ever-more-diverse group of students. ... -
Duh! You Don’t Need Technology to Gamify Your Classroom
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a kid that doesn’t have at least some interest in video games. Though their preferred play method and style may vary, ... -
How to Use Gamification to 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 ... -
The Key to Providing More Access in Higher Education
Talk about the need to make a college-level education more accessible is common. Everyone understands that a college education is valuable and that many jobs list ... -
A Guide to Ending the Crisis Among Young Black Males
When we talk about reaching students in our classrooms that come from disadvantaged backgrounds, we tend to put several groups under one umbrella. Minority students. Immigrant ... -
9 Things That Educators Should Know About Gamification
Gamification has grown in popularity as teachers and educators realize the wealth of potential that games offer their students, no matter the age. Fast fading is ...