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EdTech Promised to Change How Students Learn, But the Real Revolution Lies Within Us

ED Surge

Last fall, nearly six and a half years after my SMART board was fixed, I started a new job and became a deeper learning coordinator, leading the implementation and creation of an edtech ecosystem for the entire Reynoldsburg school district. My district's purchase of a new blended learning software followed the same formula.

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Balance the Delivery

Ask a Tech Teacher

Even during the past school year, many educators who previously used the blended learning approach decided to reduce the amount of virtual learning. In each content area, there are many opportunities to facilitate learning without technology and, more importantly, build on social interaction skills. .

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How Research-Based Tools Provide Impactful Learning Outcomes

ED Surge

What defines an exemplary edtech company that serves K-12 needs? While the edtech market continues to grow with innovative ways to engage students, not many companies provide products rooted in three decades of cognitive research that continue to provide solid returns on investment. We're expanding within and outside of mathematics.

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Key Digital Skills for 21st Century Teachers

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The digital skills I featured below are informed by the ethos of what the Partnership for 21st Century Learning called essential skills for thriving in knowledge economy namely critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. They can be used in flipped classrooms or in blended learning environments.

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How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

Cool Cat Teacher

We discuss the transformative role of app-building, collaborative learning, design thinking, and the importance of authentic learning experiences. Alefiya shares how app building can enhance STEM education and how it also teaches essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and passion-based learning.