Tag Archives: edtech

Immersive Classroom Experiences through Virtual and Augmented Reality Technology

Maybe once a vague concept, the EdTech world has been buzzing with VR and AR in recent years. With the release of Google’s Expeditions app, educators are able to see firsthand how the platform of VR (and using it to immerse students in…

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Humanizing Online Learning

Humanizing Online Learning

Have We Lost the Human Element of Education? It seems that everything is online these days: we can shop online, schedule appointments online, and we can even learn online. Lately, online learning has gained popularity. From K-12 charter and cyber schools to actual…

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iOS 10 Update: Helpful Features for Education

iOS 10 Update 4

Some Great Classroom Tips for the iOS 10 Update There are many new features in Apple’s iOS 10 update. Some, like the changes in Messages and the Photo apps, are fun and helpful. But some are also excellent changes for the classroom. Here I’m…

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The Future of Online Education and Classroom Technology

Future of Technology in Online Education

Part I: The Evolution of Education Through this interesting graphic called ‘The Future of Online Schools’ from onlineschoolcenter.com, a reader is taken on a journey through the world of education that begins in 1890 and ends up in, literally, the future. The illustration explores…

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Newsela for Differentiated Instruction!

Newsela for Differentiated Instruction

  Enhance Student Learning Through Differentiated Technology Need timely and relevant nonfiction articles for students? Have learners at a wide range of reading levels? Want quick formative assessments? Want to give your students more choice? Newsela is a solution to each of these…

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Transform Your Classrooms and Schools for the 21st Century

Manage 21st Century Teaching Demands ¡Hola! I’m Katie Bordner, and I’m one of the Spanish teachers at City High in Pittsburgh, PA. This fall, I’ll be teaching Eduspire’s World Language Tech Integration class, where I’ll be sharing some of the tips and tricks I’ve…

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