Spread the loveWhen it comes to our educational system, everyone can agree that there is always something that can be better. We all want our students to succeed and to be the best they can be. When our students achieve, society benefits. The question then becomes, what are the best policies for success, and who is qualified to make them? How policy is often developed? The policy is frequently made behind closed doors. Educators and specialists are in charge of this. While educators should have an understanding of and involvement in legislation, it is the “experts” who are problematic. The […]

Spread the loveBesides the academic opportunities that edtech provides for learners, educators can better serve children and families, thanks to edtech. Here are some examples of how educators’ work has changed for the better: Differentiated instruction: Thanks to the multimedia content available online, educators can mix conventional printed resources with videos, high-resolution photographs and artwork, podcasts, and music in their classrooms. A social studies lesson could have learners read research about a historical figure, and then listen to an audio-recorded interview of that person so they can hear their voice. Learners are now able to learn the skills and information […]