Digital & Mobile Technology
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Where Do Teachers Turn for Technology Assistance?
Being a teacher and being a technology expert are two very different professions, and although some teachers are also technology experts, many teachers are ... -
OPINION: Why creating and maintaining accessible digital resources is neither easy nor optional
by Nancy Kopans When a leading research university announces the removal of more than 20,000 course videos and podcasts from the public, in response to ... -
Why children need social media lessons
Peter Coe, Aston University It has given a voice to a generation, and helped unite people and communities far and wide. But social media ... -
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 ...
