Tag: STEM
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How to Keep Students Safe While They are Online
Today’s students are surrounded by technology at school and at home. According to Common Sense Media, over 92% of youth interact online daily. Children and teens ... -
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 in the ... -
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 when you ... -
The Slow Gamification of K-12 Classrooms
Children are becoming acutely acquainted with mobile technology long before their K-12 classroom years. When they arrive at their first organized school experiences, they are often ... -
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 paradigm with ... -
Why Should We Invest in STEM Education?
Better Futures for the Next Generation It’s no surprise that careers are becoming more focused in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. According to ... -
Strategies for Seamlessly Integrating Technology into Class
Words like “technology,” “digital devices,” and “modern media” sound flashy and attractive. Of course teachers want to have those buzzwords in the classroom! But when it ... -
How to Decide if an Edtech Product is Worth Using
The Edtech industry is booming, and while this is good for a sector that promises to make everyone smarter, it can be overwhelming for teachers and ... -
How Do We Get More Girls Involved in STEM?
Beyoncé famously stated that “girls run the world” and while her sentiment is hopeful, there are still academic fields where girls are under-represented. The world of ... -
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 not only ...
