Blended learning is an effective instructional strategy for teachers and students. Even more so since the onset of remote and hybrid learning, blended models have been both necessary and effective. Though it’s not as common as it used to be, it still happens in many schools and it’s highly effective for students who learn differently.
If you’re thinking about going 1:1 in your school or district, there are a lot of things to consider. The first among them is the goals you hope to achieve with this initiative and then you’ll probably get into considering which computers to use. A 1:1 program offers students a nice advantage for accessing information, but there’s more to consider, too.
Every student has different skill sets, different strong points, and, as we all know, also varied weaknesses. Some learn more quickly and might prefer visual lessons, while others require hands-on experience and maybe more than one attempt to master a concept. Luckily, in the 21st century, there is plenty of technology to help close this gap and level the playing field.
We have a feeling that 2017 is going to be a good one for education, technology, and the pair’s relationship. With that being said, it’s not too early to take a look at what lies ahead for EdTech this coming year. The trends and tendencies are popping up everywhere and include things like virtual reality, coding, collaboration, and, yes, more makerspaces.
What can we say about principals? Tell everyone how awesome they are and how much they care about their students and their school and their community? You probably already know that. Principals, of course, play a crucial role in the success of their students based on who they bring in as teachers and the variety of afterschool programs they can offer.
The advantages of BYOD initiatives extend for teachers, students and even administrators, who all have the same goal of excelling in a 21st century learning environment. Technology in the classroom opens up a host of options from strengthening distance learning to enhancing student collaboration and the possibilities are only increasing.
In today’s world of education, there are certain skills that all students must learn and certain ways of learning that many classroom educators feel are necessary to accomplish those goals. Though it has often been compared to a spectator sport for much of, well, forever, learning isn’t an experience that is best carried out from the sidelines, especially in today’s climate.
Our world is changing—something that’s readily apparent to a lot of us but others are often shocked by just how much employees throughout today’s workforce need technology and rely on a super specific set of skills. So, as early on as elementary school, teachers are now exposing their students to basic coding in STEM classes and kids, generally, respond favorably to it.
Assistive technology doesn’t always pack as strong of a punch in the popularity department as EdTech, but the capabilities of some assistive tech products can have just as strong of an impact. In today’s world, with the release of new technologies occurring almost daily, almost anything can be used creatively and for a variety of different purposes.
