Makerspaces, defined as an area where people (students) use creativity, technology, and computing to work on different projects and ideas, are quickly becoming mainstream in education. However, creating and maintaining one can be overwhelming for educators who are starting from scratch. October Smith, the K-12 science coordinator at Lamar Consolidated ISD, shared some tips and … Continue reading
Last week EDUCAUSE released its top 10 higher ED IT Issues for 2017. They placed a focus on student success through four key themes: IT foundations, data foundations, effective leadership, and successful students. IT in higher ed continues to have many priorities, serve numerous constituents, and offer hundreds of services to meet these many needs. … Continue reading
The NMC Horizon Report: 2016 Higher Education Edition, based on the opinions of 58 education and technology experts, identified six important developments in technology that will support innovation and change at higher education institutions within the next five years. Near-Term – Time-to-Adoption: 1 year or less Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – In higher education, … Continue reading
What is on the five-year horizon for Higher Education Institutions? What trends and technologies will drive educational change? The NMC/CoSN Horizon Report: 2016 Higher Education Edition examines emerging technologies for their potential impact on, and use in teaching, learning, and creative inquiry in schools. The report, based on the opinions of 58 experts, identifies six … Continue reading
STEM Education has become a huge area of emphasis for schools across the country, and many are seeking ideas on how to improve available programs. New NSF-funded research from George Washington University, George Mason University, and SRI International has discovered 14 components associated with strong and exemplary STEM learning programs: College-prep, STEM-focused curriculum for all. … Continue reading
The NMC Horizon Report: 2016 K-12 Edition, based on the opinions of 59 education and technology experts from 18 countries, identified six important developments in technology that will support innovation and change in education within the next five years. Near-Term – Time-to-Adoption Horizon: One Year or Less Makerspaces Makerspaces are physical environments that offer tools … Continue reading
What is on the five-year horizon for K-12 schools? What trends and technologies will drive educational change? The NMC/CoSN Horizon Report: 2016 K-12 Edition examines emerging technologies for their potential impact on, and use in teaching, learning, and creative inquiry in schools. The report, based on the opinions of 59 experts, identifies six key trends … Continue reading
Collaborative learning is quickly becoming a popular teaching method and is known to have a wide variety of benefits for students. Within this learning method, students are encouraged to work together and share knowledge on a given assignment. As a result of using the collaborative learning method in the classroom, students become more engaged and … Continue reading
What’s on the five-year horizon for higher education intuitions? What trends and technologies will drive educational change? The NMC Horizon Report: 2016 HED Edition examines emerging technologies for their potential impact on, and use in teaching, learning, and creative inquiry in schools. The report, based on the opinions of 58 experts, identifies six key trends … Continue reading
A new survey conducted by Edgenuity revealed that while teachers believe tech enriches the classroom, many schools struggle with successful implementation. Teachers believe in technology: 70% of surveyed teachers said they believe technology enriches the classroom experience 91% of surveyed teachers said technology provides a greater ability for teachers to tailor lessons and homework assignments … Continue reading
