Digital Learning Day 2014: Resource Roundup | Edutopia
Attention teachers and administrators: the third annual Digital Learning Day is on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Digital Learning Day is a K-12 initiative which promotes “the opportunity for a robust … Continue reading
Value of Screen Time
How do we determine what valuable screen time looks like for small children? I found an article by Motoko Rich which questions content viewed by children when using electronic devices. According to … Continue reading
Teaching is …
“Teaching is fundamentally about human interactions, and that can’t be replaced by technology.” – Jon Bergmann
The Minecraft Cell: Biology Meets Game-Based Learning | Edutopia
Like so many educators, I have been watching the evolution of technology in education for over 20 years. From the desktop to laptops to iPad technology, I have been watching … Continue reading
8 Trends to Watch in 2014
Just five days into the New Year, there are lots of predictions about what will happen in 2014 in business, the stock market, technology, and yes in education. While not … Continue reading
The Year of the Code | Edutopia
7 Apps for Teaching Children Coding Skills | Edutopia. During this year’s Computer Science Education Week (December 9-15) educators were asked to devote one hour to coding within the classroom. … Continue reading
2014 is the year of the internet of things—no, seriously, we mean it this time
If you are a parent or teacher, please read this post. It seems that experts believe next year is the year when technology will touch every aspect of ours and … Continue reading
Another Look at the Writing Process
Teaching has absolutely changed since I was a child. And, how we teach writing has changed drastically due in large part to major advances in technology. According to Beth Holland’s … Continue reading