THE TRENDS Esports – It’s what literally EVERYONE is talking about, and for good reason! In Texas school districts alone, esports programs grew from about 20 to more than 300 in the span of a few months leading up to TCEA 2020. Teachers and students are getting increasingly excited about the STEAM curriculum possibilities both … Continue reading
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Easy as 1-2-3: Simplifying the learning process in a world full of distractions
There are a million things to distract students from learning, but there are also ways to help remove distractions in the classroom and at home using technology. Continue reading
The Best of ISTE 2019
ISTE 2019’s “Best of” list gives insight into upcoming edtech trends. Continue reading
What’s Ahead for EdTech in 2019?
As we start kicking off the new year, let’s take a moment to discuss what’s ahead for EdTech in 2019. Computational Thinking, Robotics, and Coding As we see an increase in makerspace and STEAM, computational thinking, robotics, and coding will continue to grow in 2019. Schools will be looking for solutions to help their students … Continue reading
What’s Next with Wireless Internet
Schools are relying more and more on technology for classroom instruction. As schools add more technology, they need to rely on a fast wireless connection. Telecommunication giants are racing to roll out the fifth generation of wireless technology to keep up with the changing technology. 5G will expand VR/AR for classrooms, create a more personalized … Continue reading
How VR and AR are Helping Students Learn
Imagine how different your learning experience would’ve been if you could hold a beating heart when learning about anatomy, walk through the solar system when learning about planets, and take a trip to Australia to see a Kangaroo. Only Ms. Frizzle could take her kids on these trips in the Magic School Bus. Now today’s … Continue reading
Interactive Technology: How It’s Used in the Classroom
Remember when students learned from textbooks, videos, and lectures? Today’s classroom looks much different than it did a decade ago. Today’s learners can go to Africa without leaving their classroom or see the inside of a human body. Without a doubt, technology has changed the way students are learning. Big Deal Media conducted a survey … Continue reading
How Augmented Reality Will Transform Education
EdTech is changing the way students are learning and teachers are teaching. Through use of augmented reality, students perform better, are more motivated to learn, engage in materials, and have a more positive attitude. According to an infographic by New Jersey Institute of Technology, dedicated augmented reality devices is expected to reach $659.98 million by … Continue reading