Tag: edtechchat
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What Are the Benefits of Using Virtual Reality in K-12 Schools
Virtual reality is one of the biggest trends in education, right alongside makerspaces. However, if you ask the average educator what the benefits of using VR ... -
All You Need to Know About Buying Virtual Reality Headsets, Goggles, and Glasses
With virtual reality being one of the biggest trends to hit edtech in years, educators need to know as much about this technology as possible. As ... -
Is social media messing with children’s morals?
Blaire Morgan, University of Birmingham We have all heard complaints that young people are spending too much time online and not enough time in the “real ... -
Fighting online trolls with bots
Saiph Savage, West Virginia University The wonder of internet connectivity can turn into a horror show if the people who use online platforms decide that instead ... -
What cyber charter schools are and why their growth should worry us
Bryan Mann, Pennsylvania State University and David Baker, Pennsylvania State University What President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican sweep of government will mean for K-12 education ... -
How can we learn to reject fake news in the digital world?
Thomas P. Mackey, SUNY Empire State College and Trudi Jacobson, University at Albany, State University of New York The circulation of fake news through social media ... -
What is Digital Literacy?
Every educator is familiar with the concept of literacy—the ability to read and write. A person who is illiterate, who cannot read or write, will inevitably ... -
What Are the Benefits of Learning to Code as a Child?
Coding is becoming one of the biggest trends to hit education since virtual reality. Because of this, parents and schools all over the globe are interested ... -
10 Virtual Tools for the Math Classroom
It is no secret that many students are not passionate about math. Students feel disconnected from what is taught in class, unsure of the benefits of ... -
10 EdTech Resources for College Students and Professors
So much of the discussion surrounding educational technology centers on elementary, middle, and high school students. Technology is a great way to engage students not only ...