Myth #1: Technology is ‘Disruptive’ The ‘disruptive’ label is commonly associated with technology, one which has urged educators to look in the opposite direction. While the term may not hold a place in education, the tools certainly do. Technology within the classroom encourages a new approach to pedagogy, facilitating a more collaborative, engaging and creative workspace, with no cause for distraction. It’s time for educators to re-evaluate their understanding of technology, as a tool that can bring harmony to a class, rather than pose a ‘disruptive’ threat. Myth #2: Technology is Over-Complicated and Time-Consuming We often linger under the false…
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5 Common Myths about Teaching with Technology
The 4 Biggest Features of Personalized Learning Environments
A recent study on personalized learning carried out by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation identified 4 key elements that formed the most effective personalized learning practices. The study which involved 23 public charter schools, 5,000 students, and 2 years of implementation discovered extensive benefits of personalized learning including significant increases in student achievement, and more positive working and learning environments. The impressive results were found to hover directly around 4 key ingredients, which proved to deliver the best personalized learning solutions. #1. Learner Profiles Within the personalized learning environment, emphasis is placed on understanding each and every student. Learner…
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A 7-Step Framework for K-12 Technology Integration
‘Technology integration’ is an exhausted term, frantically being passed around schools and districts as a high priority. While aware of its sense of urgency, the term has earned a reluctant reaction from many educators simply fed up of hearing it. While no school wants to get left behind, the added concern of disrupting the harmony of a school body at a time where stability is key has urged some to continue sidelining the inevitable move. What many remain unaware of is how simple technology integration can be, with the right system. Before deciding on an LMS, SIS, or learning platform…
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