Tag: online learning
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How to keep more women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Merryn McKinnon, Australian National University There have been myriad promises made by the major political parties over the years focused on funding programs aimed at increasing ... -
Want to inspire kids to learn STEM? Get them to build a robot
Heather Handley The music is pumping, the crowd is cheering and people are dancing. This is science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), but not as you ... -
Beyond the shine : Finding the technology in the standard
**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 posts are ... -
Is course customization the future of teaching technology?
In an ever-changing online environment, course customization may soon reign supreme. As education online continues to grow and evolve, so will demands on the industry and ... -
Why Teachers Should Embrace Technology in Their Classrooms
By Matthew Lynch Teachers have a lot on their plate when it comes to measuring achievement. Student success is determined by assessments, graded materials and even ... -
Science achievement gaps start early – in kindergarten
F. Chris Curran, University of Maryland, Baltimore County The annual back-to-school season is filled with high hopes for making new friends, meeting new teachers – and, ... -
Educational Tech: What’s Next?
There is a lot of money tied up in educational technology. In 2012, $600 million was invested by venture firms into ed-tech startups. To put that ... -
More states moving towards virtual classes for K-12 students
According to KPK12.com, more states are implementing measures that require students to take virtual classes. In 2014, “state virtual schools exist in 26 states as of ... -
7 Ways Technology Is Impacting Modern Education
Technology in the classroom can be so much more and so much better than the stereotypical cell phone going off in the middle of class. With ... -
Digital Storytelling for Younger & Older Learners
By Marisa Constantinides Picture this: …a teacher holding up her laptop or tablet and a circle of children listening to her and following the digital images of ...
