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 […]

Spread the loveIn today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, utilizing technology appears to be a need rather than a choice. It regulates most of our daily activities, including driving, interacting with people, and even banking. This made me wonder if a K-12 school could be successful without employing technology. This is a provocative question for me, and it is a subject I have never discussed before. In this article, I would want to respond to this topic by looking at the characteristics of a successful school and discussing whether or not these characteristics can be achieved without using technology. Goals and visions […]

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 […]