Spread the loveTechnology in the classroom can be so much more and so much better than the stereotypical cell phone going off in the middle of class. Technology can actually be a major tool, both in terms of pedagogical resources and in terms of connecting with the younger generations. But how does this work? The top seven important concepts to understand when examining the use of technology for educational or instructional purposes include: 1) Active engagement with the learning material. Technology is interactive, and students learn by doing, researching, and receiving feedback. This helps students become passionate about what they […]

Spread the loveIntroduction In today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, video games have become an integral part of our culture and entertainment. One iconic character that has captured the hearts of many gamers is King K. Rool, the main antagonist of the Donkey Kong series, first introduced in 1994. This article explores various ways to incorporate King K. Rool into an educational lesson plan, teaching students about his history, impact on video game culture, and significance in character development. Embracing The Origins Of King K. Rool To provide students with a thorough understanding of King K. Rool’s origins, educators can […]

Spread the loveIn Technology in the Classroom, Part I, I started a discussion on some of the emerging technological trends in education. Here, this discussion continues with some more analysis on the potential effects these trends have on teaching and learning in the classroom. In other words, how do these technologies help our K-12 classrooms? Here, I will show you how, starting with: Mobile learning Tablets and smartphones in the classroom are no longer a matter of “if,” but “when, and how quickly?” Administrators and educators can tap into the convenience of mobile technology in the classroom and the potential […]

Spread the loveAs far back as 2004, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, or NCATE, outlined technology standards to help support educators in the classroom in the rapidly evolving Internet-based world. Among other things, the standards called for technology empowerment of teachers in order to reach a tech-hungry student population and society at large. Nearly a decade later, these reasonable standards set forth by NCATE are more necessary than ever in K-12 classrooms. My new book The Call to Teach: An Introduction to Teaching looks at the colossal role technology is playing in all K-12 schools and […]

Spread the loveMichael Phillips, Monash University For many years, schools and universities have had to change the way they work and teach in order to fit in with technology. Software like PowerPoint, for example, which has long been used as an education tool, wasn’t designed for education. Nonetheless, it has been a staple tool in education settings, used as a way to present information in template, bite-size formats. But this isn’t always a good thing. The use of digital technologies sees some teachers and students presenting information using templates, which means much of the individual character of teachers’ practices can […]