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Personalized Learning Starts with Less Teacher Talk, More Student Voice
Personalized learning is becoming a big part of the 21st century classroom. It’s a new approach to teaching and learning that involves less teacher ... -
The Edvocate’s List of 57 STEM Apps, Tools & Resources
Everyone knows that many students in the US are not prepared for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (also known as STEM). Students ... -
Pass or Fail: When Assessments are Used for Retention – The Fallout
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 ... -
The Edvocate’s List of 24 Literacy Apps, Tools & Resources
Literacy has always been a foundational skill. Not only does it influence how we interact with the world but it is still the medium ... -
Black Boys in Crisis: Testing and Social Promotion
In this series, appropriately titled “Black Boys in Crisis,” I highlight the problems facing black boys in education today, as well as provide clear ... -
The Edvocate’s List of 54 Math Apps, Tools & Resources
Math is known to be one of the most boring subjects in kids’ eyes. So, how can teachers make learning math more interactive and ... -
11 Websites, Apps, and Games for the STEAM Classroom
As STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) careers continue to rise in demand, America is lagging behind. Can we even begin to change ... -
6 Ways That Edtech Can Help Students with Autism
Some people would be astounded that statistics indicate one out of every 68 students is on the autism spectrum. Therefore, traditional ways of educating ... -
6 Kid’s Podcasts That Promote Learning
Just like listening to audiobooks through electronic devices, podcasts are becoming more and more popular. These iPod-based audio broadcasts encompass a wide variety of ... -
Pass or Fail: Teacher Effectiveness as Prevention
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 ...
