All Blog Posts Tagged 'EdTech' (5)

Why we need a more selective approach towards using technology in education

Technology has invaded all spheres of our life – entertainment, medicine, science, banking... The list goes on, but let us go with education. EdTech is one of the biggest trends today that generates much money. According to Stratistics MRC, the Global E-Learning Market is expected to reach $275.10 billion by 2022. Big companies and small startups have understood that it is a gold mine and put much effort into…

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Added by Gregory Stewens on November 23, 2017 at 1:37am — 1 Comment

Add a little humor to your class website with a Voki

Use Voki to create an Avatar for you or your class and embed theVoki into your website or blog.

Added by Brian Weir on December 26, 2013 at 4:52pm — No Comments

Create video and audio PowerPoint Presentations for your students with Knovio

Knovio allows teachers and business leaders toadd video and voice to common PowerPoint presentationsand then be shared through email, your blog and website through embedding the presentation.

Added by Brian Weir on December 26, 2013 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Connected Learning Across Multiple Educational Technology Classes

Three of the Master degree classes I am currently taking at Western Oregon University for my Masters of Science in Education: Information Technology include:

- Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching and Learning

- Designing and Teaching Online Courses

- Electronic Portfolios

These three classes are an excellent complement to each other.

The 'Online Courses' class covers an amazing array of concepts and techniques to assist in the initial creation of an online course…

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Added by Paul Schlegelmann on October 23, 2012 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

Opening the Doors to Web 2.0 for 21st Century Enrichment in K-12

Today marked a turning point in the history of our school district. We officially implemented a progressive social media policy which now allows us to begin offering Web 2.0 integration into our curriculum. Things began to change with a new district leadership team last year who fostered a belief in 21st Century technology. On the Friday before the semester started this year we held a rally where our Superintendent showed teachers A Vision of K-12… Continue

Added by David Ligon on August 21, 2009 at 1:35am — 4 Comments