Author: Matthew Lynch
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Teachers as Hackers – the promise of school revolution
By Maya Wizel Teachers as Hackers? Isn’t hacking a negative thing? Isn’t hacking all about computers? Two recent conferences used the word “Hackathon” to describe a ... -
What makes a good teacher?
John Croucher Do you have a good university lecturer? What makes them good? Is it because they make their classes relevant? Are their lectures interesting or ... -
Teachers, Here Are 2 Ways to Discipline Your Students
As you look for your own way of operating your classroom efficiently, there are several styles of teaching discipline to consider. One that is often used ... -
Check Out Our New Site, The Tech Edvocate, for the Latest in EdTech News & Commentary!
The Information Era dramatically changed the way we educate our children. We live in a world of rapid change and the resemblance to yesterday is fleeting. ... -
5 in-demand degrees for future teachers
*The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are ... -
Empowering students and lessons in giving constructive feedback
A guest post by Brooke Chaplan **The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions ... -
From Sexting to Bra Snapping: How to Protect K-12 Students against Sexual Harassment
A study entitled Hostile Hallways, conducted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) revealed that as many as 82 percent of the students in America ... -
Low-Income Students Set Up for Academic Failure
The National Center for Education Statistics recently released a report titled, “The Condition of Education 2016.” The latest data shows that students entering kindergarten from low-income ... -
Supporting the Struggling Writer
Caption: A Turnitin study reports that technology tools can overcome psychological barriers struggling students encounter in writing. Pre-writing and frequent, informal writing exercises often guided by ... -
Girls Score Higher on STEM Assessment
Results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveal that eighth grade girls scored better than boys on an assessment focused on technology and engineering. ...
