Technology Tips
Tips and tricks around using technology in the classroom or to support learning anytime, anywhere for anyone.
For This ‘Coal Country’ Librarian, Preparing Students for the Future Starts with STEM
I started my career as a librarian in the 1980’s. Back then, I learned to type catalog cards on an electric typewriter and created lessons around print resources and the Dewey Decimal system...
By Sandra Wiseman Jun 1, 2017
Teachers Explain Why VR is More Than Just a Buzzword
When I wrote about my high hopes for edtech back in August, student-created virtual reality was near the top of my list. I envisioned students incorporating guided VR into presentations, and creating augmented reality-triggered videos to explain their learning...
By Kerry Gallagher (Columnist) Apr 12, 2017
5 All-Too-Common Ways Edtech Implementations Fail
On the surface, adopting technology to support teacher needs or student challenges isn’t terribly complex: define the problem you’re trying to solve, identify the right tools for the job, and implement the tools effectively and with fidelity...
By Chris Liang-Vergara and Kerry Gallagher (Columnist) Apr 6, 2017
Has Your School Reached an Edtech Plateau? Here’s the Key to Moving the Needle
Whether your role is as an administrator, teacher, parent, or student leader, if you’re reading this, you are probably interested in helping other school community stakeholders understand the power of technology in a teaching and learning environment...
By Kerry Gallagher (Columnist) Dec 11, 2016
