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The Future of EdTech Part 2: Mobile Devices
Many teachers associate mobile phones with kids texting in class, losing focus, an overall distraction. But do they have a place in education? A positive, progressive place? Studies have shown that students and teachers prefer the devices be used to learn from—the problem is how they fit into the learning environment. But Before we jump…
MOOCs by the numbers: Where are we now?
Real-time information on MOOCs!
The Future of EdTech Part 1: M.O.O.C.s
What the future of education holds has truly yet to be seen. Technology will continue to evolve as will students’ learning habits. But today, in the midst of the Web 2.0 explosion and 3.0 break through, universities are presenting M.O.O.C. (Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs) to educate the masses and improve the brand image…
Philly EdTech Meetup
Technology in education is advancing every day, the only limitation being the respective school district’s budget. Small innovative companies are developing/have developed new ways to engage students with technology; ways familiar with the younger generation. On December 16th, 2013 a group of education innovators, professors, and even…
3 Rules to Spark Learning via Ramsey Musallam
[ted id=1731] A chemistry teacher whose goal is to develop a curiosity in his students, Ramsey Musallam, developed three rules to spark learning after having open heart surgery. Rule #1 : Curiosity Comes First (A curious student trumps any new advancement in EdTech) Rule #2 : Embrace the Mess (Trial and Error) Rule #3 :…
Top 5 Advancements Changing the Face of Education
Alex Summers of Edudemic posted an article back in 2011 that detailed the top 5 advancements that were changing the face of education. Included were: social media, online classrooms, tablets, smartphones, and free online resources. Today, the idea that technology is changing the face of education holds true. It will continue to advance education in ways…