EdTech & Innovation
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A mother’s view on cell phones in the classroom
**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 ... -
How LRM is transforming teaching and learning
Behind every successful adult is at least one person who pushed him or her to greatness. If you ask some of the world’s highest ... -
The positive connection between games and online learning
By Mitch Weisburgh, cofounder of Games4Ed Game-based learning has the potential to drastically improve the way children are taught. Games have peculiar qualities that ... -
Diverse Conversations: MOOCs for University Administration
By Matthew Lynch Massive Open Online Courses are often associated with topics that are normally taught within college classrooms and by college faculty. The ... -
Edtech aims to save time, combine resources
It’s no secret that teachers spend a lot of non-instructional time on paperwork. It seems as data tracking with students has improved, the amount ... -
4 Keys to Getting Reluctant Readers from ‘No’ to ‘Wow’
Interactive, multimedia environments can turn reading into something that students actually enjoy. By Ted Levine Reading is the most fundamental skill an early learner ... -
Classroom Technology: Does it Really Make a Difference?
Public school teachers have a lot on their plate when it comes to measuring achievement. Student success is determined through assessments, graded materials and ... -
Energizing the collaborative classroom
How tech tools can help teachers peak into the thinking and learning of even their shyest students. By Dr. Sheryl Abshire I am in ... -
4 Types of Media That Schools Should Use to Tell Their Stories
Whether local, national, or social, each type of outlet serves a distinct purpose. Guest post by Christopher Piehler In the first part of this ... -
Technology and Graduation Rate: A Direct Correlation
There is a lot of talk out there about ways to raise the graduation rate. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan proudly wore #80 ...
