Tag: STEM
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Should My Child Have a Cellphone? Appropriate Ages and Stages of Use
It is an unarguable point that cell phones are a great way to keep in touch. However, giving a child a cell phone can be a ... -
Micro-Scholarships a New Funding Source for College
The new buzzword in financing for college seems to be micro-scholarships. These are small amounts that of college funding that students can earn over their high ... -
Gamify Your Own Personal Learning Experiences and Watch What Happens
Gamification has gained a lot of attention in the areas of development and training within larger business environments. It has reshaped how corporate training programs are ... -
Gamifying a Social Studies Unit
Gamifying or gamification is one of the latest methods employed by creative teachers at all grade levels. It is not only the use of online games ... -
5 Ways to Create Virtual Learning Experiences in Your Classroom
The reason that many teachers strive for a more virtual experience instead of the traditional talking points is because the interaction makes the lesson more memorable ... -
The Pros and Cons of Early Exposure to Social Media
In the age of the Internet, many parents and teachers are faced with the question, ‘how young is too young to expose children to social media?’ ... -
Can Gamification Help Struggling Students?
If you aren’t familiar with the idea of gamification, be prepared to thank the Millennials for its inclusion in almost everything. Gamification involves bringing in traits ... -
10 Must-Read Books about Edtech
As an educator, you already know the importance of reading. When it comes to technology, there is a constant flow of new books and publications, but ... -
How Screens Turn Kids into “Digital Addicts”
When it comes to kids and technology, even the most tech-savvy parents proceed with caution, some even going as far as to enroll their children in ... -
Myths About Teaching Kids to Code
Since the digital revolution started, teaching kids how to code has become a growing industry. There are a number of apps, handbooks, tutorials, etc., that teach ...
