Spread the loveHave you ever observed preschoolers playing in the classroom or on the playground? Of course, you have. What we notice most is the curiosity and bravery that they display. They aren’t afraid to ask questions, express their emotions, or take risks. They are truly free spirits. Somewhere along the way, we lose these abilities, as they are systemically rooted out by formal schooling. This is a shame because some of the abilities that we display as children would serve us well as adults. Take the field of edtech for instance. Every year, startups led by newly minted MBA’s, […]

Spread the loveProliferation of New Educational Technology Products Raises Question of Which Features Support and Spur an Inherent Love of Learning BOSTON (March 16, 2017) – While student motivation in traditional classroom settings is well researched, materials on how digital tools are enhancing or undermining this essential factor for academic performance are harder to find. Lexia Learning, a Rosetta Stone Inc. (NYSE: RST) Company, has released a white paper titled, “The Importance of Intrinsic Student Motivation When Selecting Educational Technologies,” which not only focuses on well-researched methods of supporting students’ intrinsic motivation but also applies that research to educational technologies. […]

Spread the love**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of The Edvocate or Dr. Matthew Lynch.** A guest column by Anne Sampson Gone are the days of strict division between school time and non-school time as well as the days when one used to quit preparing and growing after finishing college or leaving the high school classroom. We live in a fast-paced world constantly shaped and reshaped by new […]

Spread the loveEducational technology is an umbrella term that includes devices, software, and other technological devices that help educators and students learn. It can be used in a variety of settings, including in-person and online classrooms, and can play a role in both formal and informal learning settings. There are many benefits to using educational technology in classrooms, including the following: -Helping students learn in a more efficient and effective way -Reducing class time by allowing teachers to use technology to supplement or replace traditional teaching methods -Providing a more engaging learning experience for students -Creating a more engaging learning […]