Author: Matthew Lynch
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10 Ways that Edtech is Transforming Education
Technology has greatly impacted the way we do things—from how we shop for necessities to how we conduct business with people around the world. It’s no ... -
Using Gamification in Teacher Professional Development
If you asked a room of teacher if they would rather work, play, or participate in professional development, professional development would likely come in last. Often, ... -
How to Start a Robotics Club at Your School
When you’re passionate about a subject, it is normal to try and integrate more of it into your life. And, when it comes to a subject ... -
Social Media and the Student/Teacher Relationship: The Pros and Cons of Establishing Connections with a Grade School Student
The student/teacher relationship must always be treated with care. While being open and available as an instructor is beneficial, boundaries are just as important. So when ... -
10 Reasons to Create Makerspaces in Your School
Makerspace is a relatively new method of teaching students in a space where they can get hands-on experience working with concepts they recently learned. The point ... -
Just graduated? Does it make you feel like a grown up?
Michael Vuolo, The Ohio State University and Jeylan T Mortimer, University of Minnesota We may think that a simple age cutoff – such as 18 – ... -
Is Sending Your Kid to Coding Camp a Good Idea?
At some point, most parents will have the opportunity to send their kids to camp. However, the idea of sending them to a coding camp is ... -
Five Edtech Companies That Are Taking Gamification to the Next Level
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 ... -
Leading for Literacy
By Ruth Schoenbach and Cynthia Greenleaf Every day, middle and high school teachers ask their students to read and understand complex texts in disciplines such as ... -
Disengaged Students, Part 16: Too Much Parental Concern, But Not About Education
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 ...
