Technology in the Classroom & The Benefits for K-12 Schools
Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12.Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.
Cloud Computing in Education and the Impact on K–12 Classrooms
With more than 300 million COVID-19 vaccines distributed, life across the U.S. is slowly shifting toward the next, new normal.For many K–12 schools, this means a return to in-person classes in the fall that are less disrupted by pandemic pressures. But even as in-person learning ramps up, remote education won’t vanish.
Here’s What the Research Says About Screen Time and School …
Educational Screen Time Offers the Most Benefits. I’ve spent many years in the education field as a senior district administrator, professor, researcher and adviser, and I’ve reviewed screen time research from those in the fields of sociology, medicine and education.
Examples of Assistive Technology in The Classroom - EdTech …
When the Academy of Whole Learning, a K–12 private school in Minnesota for students with autism spectrum disorder and individual learning needs, introduced virtual reality technology in their classrooms, students could not contain their excitement.
What Is Ed Tech (Educational Technology)? | EdTech Magazine
What Is Ed Tech in K–12 Schools? Educational technology, or ed tech, encompasses a wide variety of applications, software, hardware and infrastructure components — from online quizzes and learning management systems to individual laptops for students and the access points that enable Wi-Fi connectivity.. Interactive panels are a popular tool, and schools have recently implemented learning ...
K-12 Technology Education News & Trends | EdTech Magazine
EdTech Magazine explores K-12 technology and education issues that IT leaders and educators face when they’re evaluating and implementing a solution.
The Evolution Of Technology In The Classroom | EdTech Magazine
In the 21st century, it can feel like advanced technology is changing the K–12 classroom in ways we’ve never seen before. But the truth is, technology and education have a long history of evolving together to dramatically change how students learn.
ChatGPT in Education: Generative AI Pros, Cons & Unknowns
Here’s a fun game: Say the word ChatGPT to a friend or colleague, then watch what happens.. There’s a lot of drama swirling around this groundbreaking artificial intelligence chatbot, released in November by the startup OpenAI.A few months later, in early March, OpenAI’s GPT-4 was introduced and has already stunned many by easily outperforming its older AI sibling.
Higher Education Technology News & Trends | EdTech Magazine
EdTech Magazine explores higher education technology and education issues that IT leaders and educators face when they’re evaluating and implementing a solution.
Sychronous vs Asynchronous Class Meaning: What's The Difference?
Eleven years ago, researchers warned in the journal TechTrends that universities would one day need to deliver courses in alternative ways to ensure continuity of instruction for students in case of impending pandemics. In 2020, their prediction came true. From February 2020 to March 2021, schools turned to online synchronous and asynchronous forms of education as waves of COVID-19 presented a ...