As schools start preparing for next year, it is clear they need a plan that balances online learning with the traditional classroom. Blended learning has been rising in popularity for years, and now promises to help schools shift and strengthen their lesson planning for the future. What is blended learning? The Oxford Dictionary defines blended … Continue reading
WHAT IS A FLEXIBLE CLASSROOM? Flexibility is hard to define in the classroom setting. Are we referring to the colors on the wall? The lighting? The seating? The way students interact with teachers? The real definition is a combination of all of these things, which makes it difficult to determine how flexible classrooms affect student … Continue reading
Social media outlets continue to adjust their algorithms to better accommodate and encourage video – is it time for teachers to do the same? In the digital age, nearly everything we see online has been customized so that it appeals specifically to us. Things are, in fact, getting personal. Education is no exception to this … Continue reading
People of all generations are turning to video to learn new skills, get inspiration, and help with fixing something. The same is true in the classroom. Teachers are filming lessons, so students can look back at the lesson after class, showing videos in class to help students better understand concepts, and using video to keep … Continue reading
Collaboration is a buzz word that we will be talking more and more about because of the fundamental shift in the nature of work. Educators should consider these tips when redesigning their classrooms. Involve students in the design process Educators should talk with students about where they like to learn and why. Think about student … Continue reading
With mobile devices so prevalent and essential in today’s classrooms, schools must ensure that accessible power is available to students at all times. To address this challenge schools are beginning to turn to the next generation of school furniture and equipment – technologically-enabled tables, chairs, podiums, shelving, and other furniture. Power-enabled furniture and equipment have … Continue reading
In March of this year, Google and ASUS announced their plans for the Chromebit – a full Chrome-OS based computer on an HDMI stick – and this week marked it’s official launch. The Chromebit enables users to run Chrome OS on any screen with an HDMI port, whether it’s a regular computer screen, TV, etc. … Continue reading
What is on the five-year horizon for K-12 schools? What trends and technologies will drive educational change? The NMC Horizon Report: 2015 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 56 experts, identifies six key trends … Continue reading
Technology and innovation continue to transform the standards of literacy. Education institutions are constantly searching for new teaching methods that will elevate student engagement and improve achievement. Blended learning seeks to address the needs of the 21st century classroom by combining different teaching styles to provide multiple means of representation, action, expression and engagement. The … Continue reading
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