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Why Communication Is Key to Effective EdTech Use

Since its inception, educational technology (EdTech) proved itself to be a handy way to help students learn remotely. As time goes on, EdTech just keeps getting better. We can now enhance lessons with virtual and augmented reality, while tailoring lessons to student needs with Big Data. More streamlined EdTech platforms mean that students can better keep up with lessons at their own pace. It’s therefore no surprise that more people …

5 of the best devices for STEAM learning in 2022

It’s not news to anyone in K-12 that STEAM is an incredibly rewarding but demanding approach to education. It teaches students that that the world is an intricate and beautiful combination of science, technology, engineering, art, math, and more. STEAM sets young learners up to be college- and career-ready in areas that combine subject matter expertise, and encourages them to problem-solve using a range of different skills. But with that …

Students Take Learning Outdoors to Enhance a Local Park with STEAM Stops

All across the grounds of JB Red Owens Sports Complex in Easley, SC are seemingly common areas that are being transformed into immersive, outdoor, learning environments by a group of 3rd-5th grade students from Pickens County School’s Gifted and Talented Program.  They are called “STEAM Stops” and are set to open on May 18th, 2022 at 1 PM EDT followed by a ceremony celebrating students’ hard work.  According to former …

What Do We Mean by “High-Quality”​ Technology Integration?

By Josh Ratliff | Director of Education Initiatives, Trafera Flashback to 2006. I’m fresh out of college, in my first teaching position, and ready to turn the world upside down. Our school recently installed our first interactive whiteboards. I don’t mean the fancy touchscreen large-format displays we have today. These were the old plastic boards with a projector on a cart, and the kids would bump the cart every three …