K12 Education

February 28, 2016

10 Factors That Make eLearning The Future Of American Education

Technology has a massive sway over present educational trends with eLearning having the lion’s share in the scenario. Students of future America are sure to be tech savvy in their learning methods with more technological competence in educational and career prospects. Factors like increased computer applications, ease of learning, growth of MOOCs, productive learning atmosphere, and more employability chances attribute to eLearning being the future of American education.

by Chandan Singh Dev

February 26, 2016

Integrating Technology In The Classroom: 24 EdTech Tools And 5 Benefits Of Educational Technology Integration

When the topic “Integrating technology in the classroom” comes up, the image that comes to mind is the use of computers in the classroom. However, this is not the case.

by Sarah Smith

February 5, 2016

Transforming Traditional Teachers Into eTeachers: Is It Really Necessary?

This article answers the question whether there is a necessity for traditional, brick, and mortar teachers to be transformed into eTeachers with qualifications supported by appropriate certificate.

by Marta Długosz-Sawicka

February 4, 2016

Educational Legislation Guide To ICT Suppliers In Spain

This article describes the Educational Legislation for ICT providers who are willing to offer ICT products and services in public schools in Spain.

by Leticia Lafuente López

January 28, 2016

ITIS Majorana School: An Example Of Best Practice

I recently had the opportunity to visit ITIS Majorana School of Brindisi, one of the best innovative school examples in Europe. Here is how a school is revolutionizing education through the use of digital technologies.

by Tiziana Saponaro

January 4, 2016

Proposing A Blended Learning Approach For K12 Education

This article provides a description of how a fictional school system can benefit from implementing blended learning strategies and appropriate technologies in all grade levels. Additionally, specific examples, financial implications, and proposed action steps within the existing technology infrastructure and support will show the potential success integrating a blended learning environment into the current K12 public education program has on improving student achievement.

by Michael Higley

January 2, 2016

Staffing A K12 Online Course

Staffing responsibilities and hiring expectations for online learning environments vary greatly from that of traditional classroom environments. School leaders, counselors, and district level administrators are beginning to recognize the influence and power technology has on learning. Virtual learning programs have greater flexibility for meeting the needs of individual learners due to the frequent availability of web-based tools and resources. As learning institutions expand education offerings to include online learning components, administrators need to recognize the importance of providing a supporting faculty, who will be able to meet the needs of such a unique learning environment. Therefore, this article aims to address the considerations required to staff a K12 online course.

by Michael Higley

December 29, 2015

At The Heart Of An Educator

In this 5th geeky article, a writer contends that in a shaky, apathetic and dystopian world on the brink, the educator (eLearning or non) has a profound responsibility to open up minds. In this article, an educator is struggling to break free of his cynicism, but is finding his cynicism is invariably trying to keep him in check.

by Chris Alexander

December 24, 2015

3 Tips For Effective eDays: What Educational Institutions Can Learn From Corporations

As businesses are implementing teleworking policies, school districts are following suit and turning to technology to make Electronic Learning Days, or what some refer to as eDays, a reality.

by Axel Schmidt

December 16, 2015

eLearning In Egypt: Will eLearning Be The Optimum Solution For Egypt's Educational System?

In today’s challenges that Egypt is facing generally and in its educational system specifically, it is highly essential to highlight some of the segment’s challenges and whether eLearning will be a helpful approach to overcome them or not; especially under the global and local economic tights. In this article and later ones, I will be highlighting some of the challenges of implementing eLearning in Egypt and I will also be mapping them with eLearning concepts to be overcome.

by Haitham Khedr

November 25, 2015

7 Attractions Teachers Find In A Blended Learning System

Do you know what blended learning is all about? If not, then it is the high time to pay attention on this attribute: It is playing crucial role in education.

by Katherine Brunt

November 20, 2015

5 “Apps” Educators Shouldn’t Use (And 5 They Should)

What if I told you there are some apps that no educator should ever use? Or, what if I told you there are some apps that if you don't install them you have no chance of ever being successful? Find out about the “apps” educators must delete and install today.

by Craig Blewett