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Interview with Noah Geisel, @SenorG: Motivate with Digital Badges!

Teacher Reboot Camp

Noah began his teaching career in 2001 and has worked as a Spanish Teacher, English Teacher, Technology Teacher, EdTech Coach, and Blended Learning Coach. Noah Geisel is the Director of Education at Stackup.net and founder of Verses Education.

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Study: One-to-One Laptop Programs Improve Student Learning

Doug Levin

Finally, the authors themselves caution that the findings of this study should not be considered generalizable to deployments of tablets, desktops, smartphones or other classroom technologies, as those technologies have different affordances.

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Helping Teachers Reach Every Student

EdNews Daily

Our technology tools allow students to receive instruction that is catered to their individual skill level without requiring more time from their teachers.”. Smith assumed his role at Reading Horizons in October 2001 and since has overseen steady sales growth and a multitude of improvements to their line of products. About the Author.

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In Successful Edtech, Pedagogy Comes First—Devices Second

Digital Promise

Educational technology (edtech for short) can play a significant role in mitigating and solving this growing dilemma. Many school districts -- including mine in Middletown, NY-- are leveraging the power of technology with adaptive assessments and instructional software. So, what can be done?

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Two Edthena Partners Featured in National Broadband Imperative Report

Edthena

Earlier this month, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released their report, The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning. In it, education leaders advocate strongly for policymakers to increase broadband internet access in support of student learning. Cornerstone Academy.

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Shapegrams: Grab-and-Go Google Drawings Lessons

Shake Up Learning

In this post, Tony will show you how Shapegrams can challenge students much like a puzzle while also teaching them technology skills. You might be looking for ways to boost students’ communication, creativity, and technology skills. Students actively learn digital drawing and technology skills while being creative problem solvers.

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Implementing Innovation Strategies to Make School Districts More Equitable

edWeb.net

From 2001-2003, he served as Vermont’s Education Commissioner. Conner obtained his graduate diploma in business analytics from Harvard University and is currently completing an advanced certificate (ACE) in management, innovation, and technology at MIT. Join the Community.