The Tech Edvocate
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Using Gamification in Education Leadership Development
The idea of leadership development doesn’t often bring a sense of excitement. Most educators expect training and development activities to remain in the old ... -
Promoting Active Learning with Fitbits
Wearable technology is becoming a part of our daily lives. I hardly take a step that is not counted on my Fitbit. This device ... -
7 Ingenious Ways to Use Edtech in the Classroom, While Meeting the Common Core Standards
Edtech makes teaching a breeze, right? Um…maybe not. Edtech remains an untapped resource in many classrooms. We are here to help teachers climb the ... -
Fostering Responsible Digital Citizenship
Anytime we are online we leave a trail of information. We leave some of this behind intentionally. But, some of the information is collected ... -
Robotics, the Next Big Thing in Higher Education?
Without a doubt, robotics is the next big thing in education. Like it or not, robots and robotics are the future. The sooner we ... -
How can Robotics bring STEM learning to life?
It has often been highlighted that there is a growing shortage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) professionals in the US. Over the last ... -
How to Teach Young Children to Code
One of the more central challenges with teaching young children how to code is to convince ourselves – as teachers and parents, of the ... -
The True Price of Freemium Edtech Products
Freemium is a Marketing Strategy. If you can remember that simple piece of information, you will successfully negotiate the use of freemium products in ... -
How Coding Should be Taught to Kids
Parents and educators across the country understand the importance of teaching kids how to code. Not only can it help them learn valuable skills ... -
10 Trends That Are Reshaping EdTech
Trend usually implies that something is short term, like a one-hit wonder on the radio, but when we talk about educational technology, these trends ...
