Ensuring equity in education is critical, more so given the recent rapid changes in how instruction is delivered and received. Every student, regardless of their abilities, should have a personalized learning program that supports their needs, and this is where Project-Based Learning (PBL) comes into play. PBL is a valuable approach to foster equity and fairness and promotes active engagement while helping to develop essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem solving.
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The Power of Project-Based Learning for Personalized Learning
Topics: Project-Based Learning, tips for teachers, Personalized Learning
Empowering Education: Interactive Assessments and Innovative Tools
Educators worldwide face the challenge of assessing students effectively. The shift to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for interactive assessments to keep students engaged, whether in-person or online. For instance, interactive displays became valuable tools for remote learning and adhering to social distancing guidelines when students returned to in-class instruction. Digital display solutions enabled collaborative learning, firmly establishing interactive assessments as a modern educational foundation.
Topics: Education Technology, classroom assessment, tips for teachers, learning resources, formative assessment, interactive displays
Teacher Self-Care: 5 Tech-Savvy Tips to Keep You Going
Teachers have a demanding job. Teaching is rewarding, but it can also be stressful. That's why, during Self-Care Awareness Month, here are five practical tips for maintaining well-being while using educational technology.
Topics: tips for teachers, SEL, edtech, Self-Care
Advancing Education through an Enriched Learning Ecosystem
In districts and schools, a comprehensive learning ecosystem is gaining attention as a powerful asset for driving innovation and progress. This ecosystem integrates technologies like interactive displays, digital signage, 3D printers, robots, and classroom audio to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. By investing in the learning environment that teachers and students spend so much time in, benefits like increased engagement, access to state-of-the-art tools, and improvements in assessment scores are more achievable.
Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, edtech, technology, Connected Classroom, Learning Ecosystem
10 Ed Tech Tips and Tricks to Start the School Year Strong
As educators, integrating technology brings new opportunities for engaging learning experiences and efficient classroom management. This new school year is the perfect time to leverage the potential of educational technology for a dynamic and productive learning environment. Whether you're well-versed or just starting your journey with Ed Tech, these top 10 practical tips and tricks will help you achieve your goals.
Topics: Education Technology, tips for teachers, edtech, teacher resources
Enhancing the Ed Tech Ecosystem with Innovative Technology
In the world of education, "ed tech ecosystem" means the cool tools and ideas that make learning work well. As teachers and school leaders, you know that how we teach is changing. Old-style chalkboards are turning into smart learning spaces where technology helps make lessons interesting. Key parts of this change include technology like interactive displays, 3D printers, audio systems, and easy-to-use software and applications.
Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, edtech, Connected Classroom
Revitalizing Education: 10 Key Trends for Enhanced Learning and Growth
As schools continue to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are directing their attention towards important issues and challenges that have emerged as significant trends in education. By embracing these trends, educators can enhance the teaching and learning process, foster holistic development, and equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving society. The following trends are actively influencing the field of education:
Topics: education industry, education trends
Today is World Rainforest Day, a global celebration that takes place annually on June 22nd. World Rainforest Day is a reminder of the important role rainforests play in our planet's health and biodiversity. Take the opportunity to inspire your students and foster their love for nature through interactive learning activities that spark their interest and motivation to protect these valuable ecosystems. Let's explore some fun ideas to engage your students and deepen their understanding of rainforests, their importance, and the need for conservation.
Topics: Lessons, Activities, Science Lessons, STEM Lessons, tips for teachers
News You Can Use: How Current Events Connect Classroom Learning to the Real World
In today’s world, students need to understand various aspects of the social structures, global economy, role of government, and the environment to make informed decisions about their lives beyond high school. Educators play a crucial role in equipping students with the skills necessary to distinguish between fact and fiction, research or evidence-based statements, and exaggeration from reputable journalism. By observing and discussing current events, teachers help promote civic engagement and critical thinking, develop media literacy, connect learning to the real world, and encourage empathy and perspective-taking.
Topics: current events for students, current events topics, Teaching Current Events
Incorporating STEM instruction is a growing focus in early education classrooms, although, STEM-related concepts have long been part of a young child’s learning experience. Blowing soapy bubbles - science. Using a tablet or interactive display to play a learning game - technology. Stacking blocks – engineering. Counting to 10 – math. What may have been seen as simply creative play, the focus on STEM instruction has led to more refined planning on the approach, activities, and tools used.
Topics: STEM, STEM education, Early Education