As we shift further away from the days of a one-size-fits-all education, the classrooms of the past– rows of uniform, neatly spaced desks facing a teacher poised at a blackboard– are being phased out, too. As school districts and educators move towards an educational model that emphasizes inclusion, acknowledges learning differences and balances technology with opportunities to practice social-emotional learning and soft skills, classroom design is evolving, too.
Topics: Technology in Classroom, Classroom Technology, Academic Technology, Technology In The Classroom
As the academic calendar winds down, it’s natural for educators and administrators to daydream about their summer plans. But before you leave your classroom behind for the summer, you might devote some time to do some digital decluttering of your devices. Think of it as the virtual version of wiping a chalkboard clean—it takes a little time now, but you’ll appreciate it when you return to the classroom next school year. Here are a few things to consider as you prepare for the summer break.
Topics: Educational Services, Managing Technology, Technology in Classroom, Classroom Technology, Academic Technology, Chromebooks In Schools, Google Classroom, Classroom Organization, Teacher Coaching, Resources for educators
Technological innovation is constantly evolving. The newest frontier in the digital landscape is the metaverse: a collection of universes in which the digital and the physical overlap. With technology and education being well immersed, it’s safe to assume that the metaverse will have an impact on schooling; the question is, how?
Topics: Technology in Classroom, Educational Technology, Learning Styles, Learn By Doing, Virtual Reality, EdTechTeam, Resources for educators, In-person Learning, Digital Learning
Among the challenges of the 2020-2021 academic school year will undoubtedly be the need for teachers to implement creative forms of instruction. Luckily, the technological world is brimming with interesting and effective resources. Below are ten of the best, most effective educational apps; there’s something for every age and every subject.
Topics: Technology in Classroom, Technology Security, Academic Technology, Productivity, Kids
We do a lot of Twitter outreach at Arey Jones because we love to be in on the educational technology conversation, and there is always something to new going on in our industry. Whether you want to contribute to the discussion or learn something new every day, these hashtags will put you--and your followers--in the know.
Topics: Insider, Technology in Classroom, Classroom Technology, Apps In The Classroom, Microsoft, Google Classroom, OneNote Education, Skype Classroom, Google