Digital literacy is a term that encompasses the practical skills, knowledge and behaviors people need to effectively use various digital devices, which today includes many networked devices like computers, smartphones and tablets. The OECD and the European Commission prefer the term “digital competence”, which adds in problem-solving skills. Background It’s worth remembering that Tim Berners-Lee […]
Established in 1994, the Teachers’ Choice Awards have heralded the very best in classroom-tested, teacher-recommended products. Each year, a nationwide panel of teacher-judges evaluates books, classroom supplies, educational games, software, websites, and more and then awards those with the best quality, instructional value, ease-of-use, and innovation. Panelists choose a suite of winners from multiple categories […]
Technology has long been a part of education, with PCs and interactive whiteboards being a staple during the 90s and early 00s. However, technology has continued to evolve within the education sector as more and more institutions utilized web-based learning and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Some schools embraced social media, […]
STEM learning is a necessary discipline that hasn’t been fully adopted into American curriculum. Think about it – when we were young we learned basic math and language arts. Why? Because being able to communicate would be important as adults, being able to calculate would be important as adults. They started us young because those […]
VIZIO, Inc. announced the launch of its fifth annual TDs for TVs VIZIO Fandemonium campaign that celebrates the 2016 – 2017 professional football season. Headed up by star Jacksonville wide receiver and VIZIO brand ambassador, Allen Robinson, the campaign will give back to fans and to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Each time Robinson […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) is at the hub of a convergence of interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary collaboration fueled by the growth of the globally connected digital organizations. Whether in business, education, or government, forward-thinking organizations, teams, and alliances are leading the charge by demanding relevant, real time data and implementing new technologies to automate strategic […]
It’s no secret that mobile technology is redefining the way we do many things, from communicating with family and friends to how we function in the workplace. Especially in the classroom, mobile technology is being adapted at growing rates. According to The Journal, one-third of U.S. students use school-issued mobile devices, with 33% of high […]
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the nights are cooling off, and in essence, the summer is drawing to an end. That means it’s back to school for millions of students and teachers, and there are plenty of new technologies on the market that can help schools and universities overcome […]
Social media is everywhere… but the classroom? EdTech company Front Row Education, Inc. recently asked 1,000 K-8 teachers how they are using social media personally, professionally and as a communication tool with parents and students. Here are some of their key findings: Social media is not widely used to communicate with students or parents One […]
Why would school officials let their guard down when they have tools in place to limit trouble for teachers, parents and students?
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