Author: Matthew Lynch
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Teach Kids to Code and Secure Their Future
Children today are raised in a world surrounded by technology. Computers, tablets, and smartphones are part of their daily lives since birth, and technology will likely ... -
Why Do Many EdTech Startups Fail?
Every startup has its struggles, and education technology startups are no different. Even companies like Udemy, Coursera, and Duolingo, with over $100 million in funding, are ... -
Peer Feedback: How Students Can Learn More while Saving Teachers Time
The best educational innovations are born of necessity. That’s exactly what happened with Peergrade creator David Kofoed Wind when he came up with the idea as a ... -
Students Shoud Learn to Code Because it is the Language of the Future
Computers and software are taking over the world. Programming is now required in many jobs, and most students have free access to PCs, laptops, tablets, and ... -
Disengaged Students, Part 8: Anti-Intellectualism in Government, Then and Now
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 ... -
Improving College Diversity in 2018
Many Americans are surprised by the 2016 election results, but at this point, the results will stand and later this month, a new U.S. President will ... -
Why Is It So Hard for EdTech Startups to Sell to Schools?
Innovation in technology can do a lot to improve or disrupt the education system. Only a few startup companies have made successful and innovative solutions to ... -
How The Competency-Based Model Will Revolutionize Higher Education
By: Laura Seuschek, Chief Creative Officer at Wisewire Higher education across the globe is in a state of transition. Online learning has become commonplace and the ... -
Virtual Science Labs: Get More with Fewer Resources
Scientific laboratory courses in most schools suffer from a lack of space and funding needed to provide materials for each student. Even in college level classes, ... -
Gamify Reading for Maximum Student Engagement
There is always an ongoing debate in classrooms, particularly at the elementary level, as to the effectiveness of adding technology to early and more advanced reading ...
