What a year for education technology, right? Many educators, like myself, are feeling the pressures of teaching unlike ever before. The pandemic brought lots of new challenges to education, one of which is the learning gap created by COVID which required schools to shift to remote learning. One way teachers can help students catch up quickly is […]
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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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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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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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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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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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Should we be teaching coding in elementary schools? The answer is a profound YES!! The idea of teaching coding in school has generated unprecedented interest around the globe, with studies indicating that it is critically important, both educationally and socially, for students to learn how to code or program starting as early as Kindergarten. You
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Online Learning is the NEW NORMAL! Online learning has become a regular part of our educational world. In fact, it has become the norm for many. Just like all instructional methods, online learning programs have both pros and cons. For example, students may not be able to process and absorb material in the same ways
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What is TechnoKids? Are you looking for an engaging, project based learning option for distance learning that incorporates teaching Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math(STEAM) skills? Well, look no further! I have found a wonderful program called Technokids.com. TechnoKids utilizes project based learning to teach technology and STEAM skills,
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Technology skills are required in the education industry – not optional! According to Business Insider, “New technologies like AI, machine learning, and educational software aren’t just changing the field for students, they’re shaking up the role of educators, creating philosophical shifts in approaches to teaching, and remodeling the classroom.” As an educator, I can tell you
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