The Tech Edvocate
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Pass or Fail: Retention Has Long-Term Effects on Students
In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve ... -
Why the Next 10 Years of Edtech Will Crush the Last 10
With some of the biggest names in technology focusing their creative and financial assets on education, edtech will be at the forefront of education ... -
10 Ways that Edtech is Transforming Education
Technology has greatly impacted the way we do things—from how we shop for necessities to how we conduct business with people around the world. ... -
How to Start a Robotics Club at Your School
When you’re passionate about a subject, it is normal to try and integrate more of it into your life. And, when it comes to ... -
Social Media and the Student/Teacher Relationship: The Pros and Cons of Establishing Connections with a Grade School Student
The student/teacher relationship must always be treated with care. While being open and available as an instructor is beneficial, boundaries are just as important. ... -
Is Sending Your Kid to Coding Camp a Good Idea?
At some point, most parents will have the opportunity to send their kids to camp. However, the idea of sending them to a coding ... -
Five Edtech Companies That Are Taking Gamification to the Next Level
Gamification has grown in popularity as teachers and educators realize the wealth of potential that games offer their students, no matter the age. Fast ... -
What Will EdTech Look Like in 100 Years?
Let’s take a look at the future and see how technology will improve education in the next 100 years. What will be the new ... -
Why Virtual Reality has the Potential to Transform Education as We Know It
Virtual reality has been on the radar since Morton Heilig’s Sensorama in the 1950s, and head mounted versions of the technology were even around ... -
Why learning to code is so important for children
Coding is currently one of the fastest growing occupations, and it is getting more popular day by day. Even if the most common thought ...
