Philadelphia Virtual Academy
School District of PhiladelphiaPosts tagged ‘Technology’
Summer Project 101: How To Code
Although I don’t have the fortune of mothering a child yet, I do have a brother who is 9 years younger than me. He is going to be a freshman in high school this Fall. I stress myself a lot when summer time rolls around. He is not attending school, therefore barely has any confrontation with…
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…
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…