Education Technology and the Future of Higher Ed Leadership

By  MATTHEW LYNCH

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Education Technology (EdTech) has had a more significant impact on education than anyone expected. Now its effects are reaching into the field of higher education. In this article, we will discuss Education Technology and the future of higher ed leadership.

5 EdTech trends that will transform education in 2021

By Study International

COVID-19 has not just changed the way students are educated: it has ultimately forced education technology (EdTech) to up its game quickly. Technology in the classroom has always been a benefit to education, enabling personalised, mastery-based learning, saving time for teachers and equipping students with the digital skills they will definitely be needing in the 21st century. 

In light of the pandemic, thousands of schools and millions of teachers and learners have had to switch to remote classes almost overnight. Thankfully, EdTech has made things easier, replacing traditional paper-and-pen teaching methods for the better.

The changes EdTech has brought forth will continue to influence classroom teaching. As schools and universities prepare for a full return to schools, many are wondering which of these changes should play a greater role in student learning beyond the immediate crisis. With that being said, here are some of the most significant EdTech trends that will transform the way learning is facilitated in 2021:

5 Ways for Teachers to Continue STEM Education during Distance Learning

By Tierra Leustig

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STEM can be found all around you. Don’t know what STEM is? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and most commonly used when referring to educational practices. Chris Woods, a STEM teacher and host of the STEM Everyday Podcast, is an activist for incorporating and finding STEM in your everyday life.

11 Tips for Teaching Preschool Online

By Jessica Young

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From scavenger hunts to obstacle courses to read-alouds, many activities from the classroom can be adapted for little kids learning from home.

How Can You Take the Distance Out of Distance Learning?

By MATTHEW LYNCH

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Distance learning has provided thousands of students the chance to increase their knowledge on a chosen subject in an accessible and flexible way. During the fall semester of 2014; 5,750,417 students in the U.S. were enrolled in a postsecondary distance learning course. It is clear that distance learning creates opportunities for young adults and professionals that previously weren’t available. However, while students often praise the flexibility of distance learning, they also comment on the isolation that distance learning students can experience.

How to Teach Critical Thinking Skills Online

By MEGAN O’REILLY PALEVICH

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The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed new challenges around teaching essential skills such as critical thinking—here are some strategies to help.

What will be the EdTech Trends in 2021?

By Acer Education

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The year 2020 will be remembered as the year when social distancing has changed the landscape of education.

Any predictions we can make about the educational technology trends for 2021 must take this into account: the first few months of the year, at least, will be more of the same, but this time, with the added gift of experience.

Most people will agree that schools were unprepared for such a large-scale shift, and that while using technology to support learning can be a new and exciting opportunity, a forced switch without an adequate transition period was traumatic for everyone.

This time, however, teachers have learnt a few lessons of their own: blended learning is the keyword of EdTech trends and the mistakes made in 2020 will be something to build upon in 2021.

3 Reasons why AI Could be Your New Teaching Sidekick

By MATTHEW LYNCH

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Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a relatively new technological advancement becoming increasingly popular in the classroom. There are plenty of reasons for this. For example, AI is much better at explaining and describing abstract concepts to students than actual teachers. 

In this article, we will be discussing why AI can be used as a sidekick for teachers in the classroom. 

How to Guide Students to a Deep Understanding of Math Concepts

By Nell McAnelly

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How to Make Virtual STEM Lessons More Engaging for Young Learners

By Melissa Collins

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