12 ed-tech tools to try this term
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Students want more digital learning outside of the classroom
The need for digital learning content in classrooms is nothing new, but teachers, parents and students are becoming more vocal in their desire to provide or have access…
Are digital badges the new ‘disruptive’ technology?
Over the last year, the concept of digital badges has been gaining momentum in states and school district initiatives across the country. But thanks to a new standard,…
Creating videos for flipped learning
Learn how to create education videos for students through vodcasting, a cheap and easy way to flip classes.
New: Free social writing platform for teachers and students
A free resource for social writing and online learning offers new tools for students and teachers who want to use safe social networking, group learning projects, and real-time…
Social networking on the rise for educators
Educators’ use of social networking sites has seen a large jump since 2009, according to a new report that surveyed educators' membership, use, privacy practices, and other social…
16 Ways Educators Can Use Pinterest [INFOGRAPHIC]
Teachers are known for their organizational skills, so chances are they’ll love Pinterest‘s intuitive and logical design, Mashable reports.
Skype in the classroom: Should teachers use video-chatting as an educational tool?
Many students don’t like sitting in class for hours on end -- lectures can be boring and hard to focus on, The Mash reports.
Digital textbooks get a boost with new offerings
Apple recently made a splash when it unveiled its iBookstore, featuring digital textbooks for high school math and science education from McGraw-Hill and others. Now, Discovery Education has…
New app tells teachers when students are confused
Much has been said about how connected devices, whether in college lecture halls or elementary school classrooms, can distract students. GoSoapBox aims to show how such devices can…