Spread the loveWith the ongoing political debates and discussions in the United States, one cannot help but wonder what another term for President Trump might mean for the country. One key area to evaluate is education. In this article, we delve into the policies and decisions that took place during President Trump’s first term and how a continuation of his presidency might impact education in America. Policy 1: School Choice A foremost policy of the Trump administration in the realm of education has been promoting school choice. The emphasis was on giving parents and students more decision-making power over which […]

Spread the loveEducational technology has come a long way in the past few decades. In this essay, we will discuss some of the more popular trends in educational technology. One of the most popular trends in educational technology is the use of mobile apps in schools. Mobile apps are becoming increasingly popular in education because they allow educators to reach a large number of students in a way that is convenient for them. They can be used to deliver content, manage student data, and more. Another trend in educational technology is the use of virtual learning environments. Virtual learning environments […]

Spread the loveEducational reform appears to encourage dishonest practices, particularly in the form of cheating. Novice educators say standardized testing is at the core of the misconducts prevalent in the educational system. Testing can be regarded as a double-edged sword where the figures are used to concurrently assess the educational system’s performance and coerce it into chaos. Prince George’s County, Maryland What happened in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is concisely stated in J. Brian Charles’ overview of the cheating epidemic. In 2010, under the guidance of Rushern Baker – the newly elected county executive, Prince George’s County started improving significantly […]

Spread the loveWhen implementing an effective educational technology program, it is crucial to have all parties at the table. All segments of education of have been guilty of “going rogue” when implementing a new technology. We see something awesome that we know will help our school and we just go for it. Only to find out later, that there were factors that make implementation difficult or impossible. Factors that we didn’t consider.  Before you roll out your next educational technology initiative, bring the right people together. This will help your school create a solid plan to bring a new technology […]

Spread the loveIn a previous article, I showcased seven must-see educational technology concepts that teachers must stay abreast of to become more effective educators in the digital age. Those are important, but they are certainly not the only ones that are emerging in recent years. Here are some more exciting technologies to keep track of: Alternative input devices. These tools are designed to allow students with disabilities to use computers and related technology easily. Some alternative input devices include touch screens, modified keyboards, and joysticks that direct a cursor through use of body parts like chins, hands, or feet. Some […]

Spread the love“10 Reasons the United States Education System Is Failing,” I wrote on my “Education Futures” blog a few years ago. I outlined 10 flaws and obstacles that impede the American educational system from reaching its full potential. Even after all these years, this piece continues to be one of the most popular blog postings of the day. As a result, we felt it could be fascinating to revisit the list in some form, and I fully agreed. I opted not to rehash the arguments I gave in the original essay because they are still valid. Instead, I resigned […]

Spread the loveHigher education is experiencing a time of rapid change. The traditional picture of a college-aged student sitting in a large lecture hall is no longer. Students complete their education at any age, in a variety of formats, and, sometimes, from multiple institutions. A recent study by the Babson Survey Research Group as reported in US News and World Report found that approximately 5.8 million students took at least one online class in 2014. The average age of someone enrolled in higher education now is 25. This change puts the focus on educational technologies that can provide solutions for […]

Spread the loveLet’s think of your school as a breathing, living organism, and, in more ways than one, it is. This organism consists of a group of people working together toward a common goal: student education. They collaborate through interconnected systems, dependencies, and workflow, much the same way that the human body does. In the body, each system has a purpose and works toward the grand goal of keeping the body alive and functioning. In schools, technology is the same as the circulatory system. We’ll be discussing the role of technology as the circulatory system in schools throughout this article. […]