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Immersive Learning for a New Era: The Future of Education and Industry

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / Alicia Verweij

Immersive learning technologies have become an integral part of modern classrooms, revolutionizing education and industry. As a classroom teacher, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest advancements in educational technology to provide the best learning experiences for students. Augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies are already transforming the way […]

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CS For ALL: Where Does Your State Stand?

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / Alicia Verweij

The jobs of the future will require computer literacy so it’s increasingly important that quality computer science (CS) education is an urgent priority for public school systems around the globe. Although CS has been offered in K-12 public schools for decades, it has not been uniformly required nor universally available. Yet, as society becomes increasingly

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Computational Thinking Article with resources

Computational Thinking: NOT just another ‘buzzword!’

2 Comments / Educator, Leadership / Alicia Verweij

From computational math to computational biology, to Harvard University’s Computational Science and Engineering Program, providing young people with access to quality computer science (CS) education is increasingly seen as an urgent priority for public school systems across the U.S. and around the globe. While expanding CS education is expected to directly benefit students, promote sustainable

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Drones In K-12 Education

5 Comments / Educator / Alicia Verweij

At the start of the new millennium, academic research identified a potential problem for students in the United States. Compared to their counterparts around the world, American students are less prepared for the modern global workforce. A multitude of studies have identified a particular shortfall in science and math-related concepts. In response to the problem,

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Students engaging in Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning for Young Learners

Leave a Comment / Educator / Alicia Verweij

What is Project Based Learning? Project Based Learning is not new in education. In fact, it has become quite the referenced buzz term. The question we are investigating in this article is how young should it be implemented. My answer is, AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE! The research supports my opinion. Project Based Learning (PBL) can

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Chess in an augmented reality setting using Kai's Clan

How to Use Chess as a Powerful Teaching Strategy for STEM and Critical Thinking

5 Comments / Educator / Alicia Verweij

As a classroom teacher, I’m always exploring practical yet cutting-edge resources for education that spark curiosity, build essential skills, and keep my students engaged. One tool that continues to stand out is Kai’s Clan. Initially, we had an idea to create a national event – The Global Chess Challenge- that never became a reality. While

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Alternatives to Google Expeditions - VR for Education

Goodbye Google Expeditions: New VR for Education

Leave a Comment / Educator / Alicia Verweij

Like many teachers, I was frustrated when I heard that Google Expeditions and Daydream VR apps were shutting down. These tools had been staples in classrooms that wanted to bring the world into their walls. Google published the news in a blog post, framing the decision around making Expeditions tours more accessible to students during

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RtI: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / Kerri Wilder

Response to Intervention (RtI) By the end of the first semester of the school year, the intervention process and Response to Intervention should be in full swing. However, that means different things to different people in a school. Each state calls the intervention process something different, but the Response to Intervention process is a multi-tiered

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How to Access AR and VR in Education Today

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / Kerri Wilder

Educators today are seeking cutting-edge resources for education that bring lessons to life, increase student engagement, and help learners develop essential 21st-century skills. When combined with thoughtful teaching strategies, these tools make classrooms more inclusive and effective. Below are six standout technologies that integrate augmented reality, gamified learning, inquiry-based learning, and STEM education into everyday

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AR and VR In the Classroom?

Leave a Comment / Educator / Alicia Verweij

Why use AR, VR, and virtual learning tools in the classroom? As a teacher, I routinely hear students commenting on their lack of interest in their classes or the content being taught. Students often say they’re bored in school. They don’t find learning interesting. They’d prefer to socialize to learning. Sometimes reading from a textbook just

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