by EmergingEdTech | Sep 15, 2021 | Academic Technology
Adopt formative assessment practices – emphasis on assessment should focus on using data to help students learn The combination of the Delta variant and back-to-school means many educators and administrators are facing the hardest year yet in the pandemic, both in...
by EmergingEdTech | Sep 13, 2021 | Academic Technology
A study by the University of Pennsylvania reports that 44% of teachers leave the profession in the first five years. Teachers spend hours each day teaching, grading, and providing emotional support for their students. And while they may get some time off during the...
by EmergingEdTech | Aug 23, 2021 | Academic Technology
With the 2021-2022 school year getting started, some of you may be looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or just the comfort of listening to others who know your struggless. Much thanks to Lauren Groff for this list, curated with the help of teachers like you. – KW As...
by EmergingEdTech | Aug 19, 2021 | Academic Technology
At The College of Westchester, supporting our students is a vital part of what we do. All students deserve access to support resources, at the times when they need them. We supplement our technology support by leveraging the affordable services Pearson Embanet to...
by EmergingEdTech | Aug 17, 2021 | Academic Technology
Image by Stefan Coders from Pixabay For some teachers, using TikTok in the classroom seems an unappealing idea. It serves as a distraction for the students, which can be frustrating for teachers. However, there is no need for it to be a distraction when it can be used...
by EmergingEdTech | Aug 12, 2021 | Academic Technology
One of the most interesting aspects of edtech is not necessarily the technology itself. Rather, it’s the way schools and teachers are utilizing it to enhance the educational experience. After all, tech doesn’t help on its own, it’s a creative tool to solve problems....
by EmergingEdTech | Aug 9, 2021 | Academic Technology
As an educator, you will likely be doing a lot of writing, as will your students. This writing can be anything from class notes to exams, so it’s essential that you do your writing right. Obviously, one of the most popular writing tools is none other than Google Docs....
by EmergingEdTech | Aug 4, 2021 | Academic Technology
“If you can’t focus, use FocusMe.” This is what Elena Luchina, Lecturer at University of Michigan, was advised when she presented her course syllabus to an esteemed colleague. Elena had tried everything to help her focus – browser extensions, support groups,...
by EmergingEdTech | Jul 19, 2021 | Academic Technology
The Complex Problem of Disinformation in Modern Society It’s official – more than 90% of Americans now rely mainly on online sources to get their news coverage. It doesn’t matter whether you’re working online or playing a few games on the book of ra online, you’ll...
by EmergingEdTech | Jul 8, 2021 | Academic Technology
Have you heard the buzz? Maybe you are on the waitlist already, or maybe you have already explored the brand-new social media app Clubhouse. This hot new app is available on iOS and android, and provides an interactive podcast experience – you don’t send messages or...
by EmergingEdTech | Jun 30, 2021 | Academic Technology
Image Source Many of us sorely miss the traditional classroom. From face-to-face interactions with our students to conversations with educators to after-school activities, we’re simply yearning for it all. But remote learning became our new normal, and it may stay...
by EmergingEdTech | Jun 21, 2021 | Academic Technology
The Challenge of Note Taking Note taking is one of the most challenging accommodations to provide, and the Disability Resource Center at Missouri State University was struggling to find a consistently effective solution to the problem. The department was relying...
by EmergingEdTech | Jun 18, 2021 | Academic Technology
Image: Unsplash.com “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.” – John Dewey Learning is an important aspect of human life. Learning isn’t only achieved through formal education with a diploma and a ceremony. Learning can be seen in...
by EmergingEdTech | Jun 16, 2021 | Academic Technology
As we complete a second school year dramatically impacted by COVID-19, we should step back and ask what we have learned and what will the future of education hold. Clearly, learning has suffered in large, online environments where full classrooms of students had to...
by EmergingEdTech | Jun 14, 2021 | Academic Technology
If you use it right… Figure 1: A concept map exploring the core idea of this article Concept mapping was invented by a team around Joseph D. Novak in the 1970s, initially as a tool for representing how students understand a specific problem or topic – as a better way...
by EmergingEdTech | Jun 8, 2021 | Academic Technology
The past year of navigating the pandemic has accelerated many educational trends that had already been gaining speed. One of the most important to the future is blended learning. Blended learning combines face-to-face teaching and online instruction. It’s supported by...
by EmergingEdTech | Jun 7, 2021 | Academic Technology
Image Source While many hope to see a return to more face-to-face learning this coming fall, this piece reminds us how much of a negative impact too much hybrid learning can have on developing young children. – KW Remote and hybrid education plans have become the norm...
by EmergingEdTech | Jun 2, 2021 | Academic Technology
The term ‘Gamification’ was coined by computer programmers in 2002 and became trendy in 2009 thanks to Foursquare. By 2011, gamification was considered a buzzword when Gartner added it to its ‘Hype Cycle’ list and today gamification is hotter than ever...
by EmergingEdTech | May 31, 2021 | Academic Technology
While some might argue that studying from home is necessary in the current times, some view it as a convenience. You get to absorb the materials at your own pace, and you can even do it in your pajamas if you choose to. At the same time, however, online learning could...
by EmergingEdTech | May 18, 2021 | Academic Technology
Regular reader here know that I’ve shared a posts about this important topic. Socila media can be such a negative force in our world. In addition to this gurst post below, your can explore this more here and here. Thanks to Alecia Carroll for this new piece. –...
by EmergingEdTech | May 12, 2021 | Academic Technology
Image Source Due to COVID-19, learning has taken a new shape and form for both teachers and students. Today, classes no longer occur within the four walls of a classroom. Students no longer pack their bags and rush to their respective rooms to greet their teachers...
by EmergingEdTech | May 8, 2021 | Academic Technology
Shining a Spotlight on Skilled Trades Training According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, 59% of the available U.S. workforce was 19-39 years old. The rise of the digital generation, coupled with a lack of skilled trades specialists to meet demand, has...
by EmergingEdTech | May 5, 2021 | Academic Technology
I realize that there may be many educators out there who are already experienced with creating and utilizing effective feedback loops in their courses, classrooms, and institutions. Based on my experience, in higher education, there is more structure requiring formal...
by EmergingEdTech | May 3, 2021 | Academic Technology
The cancellation of summative assessments in the spring of 2020 coupled with the variability of the spring 2021 testing season has significantly impacted the K–12 assessment landscape, making formative and frequent checks for understanding an educators’ main line of...
by EmergingEdTech | Apr 28, 2021 | Academic Technology
Intellectual property, as defined by the European Parliament Factsheet on Intellectual, industrial and commercial property, “encompasses […] inventions (patents), trademarks, industrial designs and models and designations of origin, and artistic and literary...
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