Digital & Mobile Technology
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Reading with your children: proper books vs tablets
Nicola Yuill, University of Sussex Most of us have an opinion about whether we prefer reading on screen or paper: but what difference does ... -
Why learn spelling or math if there’s an app for that?
Michael Cowling, CQUniversity Australia and Cris Brack, Australian National University There is no doubt that digital technologies have disrupted our modes of teaching. The ... -
What the heck is STEM? (And eight other questions you might be too embarrassed to ask.)
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Nicholas Garcia STEM … it’s not your father’s science class. But what the heck is it? It’s a good ... -
How an award-winning teacher uses an app and camera phone to reinforce good math skills
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Nicholas Garcia Looking to step up your technology game in the classroom, teachers? Check out all the cool apps ... -
Why is a STEM education important? Because it’s going to help me build a better water system for Ethiopia.
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Yonas Bayu I find it unfair that people in the world live without their basic needs met. It is ... -
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Do classroom clickers improve learning? It depends.
by Nichole Dobo Classroom “clickers” quiz students in real time, allowing instructors to gauge student learning and reinforce what is being taught. New research ... -
Why I transformed my sixth grade science class into a coding class, and how you can too
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Ruth Mesfun Like many middle school science teachers, I’ve spent more time talking about rocks and minerals than I ... -
Ask an Expert: Using technology to promote summer learning
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Karen Sorensen Q. My daughter is a technology geek. Of course, she spends a lot of time on games, ... -
Ask an Expert: Technology and child development
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Jan Hittelman Boulder psychologist Jan Hittelman shares some tips with parents about how to limit over exposure to technology ... -
We asked five Colorado teachers how they use technology in the classroom. This is what they said.
Originally posted on Chalkbeat by Wesley Wright Thousands of educators from across the country converged on Denver’s convention center this week to explore how ...