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The EdTech landscape has evolved so much in the last 10 years alone. As we approach our 10-year anniversary, it's humbling to look back on where we started. We hope educators agree and use these posts as a way of reflecting on progress. You can find some of our archived and miscellaneous posts in this category. While we love keeping K–12 teachers up to date with the latest in STEM education, this section also features some of our original content. Whether it's science experiments, educator interviews, or educational app reviews, you'll find our thoughts on those topics here. Particularly, we're super excited to share some of the ways educators have used technology over time. Plus, you can learn about the role technology has played in certain STEM professions or find some content to make comparisons to today's classrooms.
Stopping to look back on the past is important. So, the posts in this section highlight transformations and progress made when it comes to teaching with technology. Even as little as 10 years ago, educators did not necessarily have the same kinds of EdTech tools they have today. While coding was starting to gain steam, it was still very new. On top of that, 3D printing and virtual reality weren't really even on the radar. We're guessing not many teachers were utilizing drones or laser cutters, either. Now, however, these tools are easier to integrate than before. If you've been teaching in the last 10 years and seen EdTech-fueled transformations, feel free to comment and share your experiences! We would love to hear how the availability of new EdTech solutions has impacted your instruction over the years.

  1. Map of Skills | Managing a Modern-day Performance

    Map of Skills | Managing a Modern-day Performance

    “The role of a stage manager is an important and, at times, hectic one. They’re responsible for determining when the lights go on, when dancers go on and when sound goes on for a performance. So, you start the project by watching the ballet—watching the rehearsals—and understanding the sequence of timing,” Yolanda said.

  2. Raising The Grade: The Necessity of Computer Class

    Raising The Grade: The Necessity of Computer Class

    For years, computer and Internet has become a necessity. We use them to work, perform daily functions, entertain ourselves, and learn. It’s evermore important that young people are exposed to this technology as early as possible. After all, if they are to rely on computers and Internet later in life, let’s make it readily available for use.

  3. Raising The Grade: A+ for Lexia Core5

    Raising The Grade: A+ for Lexia Core5

    Lexia is beneficial to teachers because it provides action plans or lessons to teachers to address misconceptions and errors. It provides users with a prognosis that shows the probability of meeting common grade-level benchmarks by the end of the year. It’s Common Core aligned to ensure that students are meeting the same goals as others around the country.

  4. Map of Skills | Writing and Promoting a Blog

    Map of Skills | Writing and Promoting a Blog

    In this edition of “Map of Skills,” Andy Larmand, a blogger at Boston Sports Then & Now, describes the process of writing a post about Boston Bruins statistics for thousands of readers. These processes require patience, knowledge of the game, attention to detail, efficiency and, oftentimes, quick decision making. Keep reading to learn more.

  5. Voice of a Teacher: Technology in Higher Education

    Voice of a Teacher: Technology in Higher Education

    Due to adjusting to her new position at Emerson, Adler was unable to take full advantage of this new Canvas system. “Many of my students want to be able to access assignments at the time and place of their choosing—rather than having to write it down in class or search their inbox for my weekly assignment emails. I totally get that.”

  6. Raising The Grade: Summer Engagement

    Raising The Grade: Summer Engagement

    Educators and parents both know that many skills can be lost between June and August if students are “checked out” of school mode. Like at most schools, my administration requires us to assign work for the summer-usually a packet of reading assignments, math problems, and a math project.

  7. Dr. Keith Explores: Cities and Us. Part 10

    Dr. Keith Explores: Cities and Us. Part 10

    In this section you are going to do a questionnaire survey. You can choose a teacher at your school, at least two students who come to school using different methods and two adults in your neighborhood (this may include your parents). Tell them this is about a report you are creating about transportation and your city.  

  8. Eduporium Talks: Elementary Teacher, Earl Jones

    Eduporium Talks: Elementary Teacher, Earl Jones

    “Nowadays, I see teachers using technology everyday, from showing YouTube clips of math skills to using CAD programs to teach science and math. I believe that some teachers should consistently be using technology more. This is the generation who grew up with laptops and iPods. Hear more from Earl in this edition of ‘Eduporium Talks.’

  9. The Teacher’s View: Raising The Grade

    The Teacher’s View: Raising The Grade

    One thing I struggle with is teaching organic reading and math skills, and how much to teach students to tackle multiple-choice questions. Too often, they can say and write something that shows complete mastery of math and reading, but choose the wrong answer. I’ve found myself far too often telling my students, “One choice is always the ‘gotcha’ choice.

  10. Edporium Talks: Andre Canty (MTSU)

    Edporium Talks: Andre Canty (MTSU)

    André Canty is a native of Knoxville, TN and a graduate of South Doyle High School. He began his undergraduate work at Middle Tennessee State University and later transferred to the University of Tennessee. His degree is in English Literature. He also teaches students in grades 7-12 to illustrate Black history.

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