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Exploring Design Thinking Micro-credentials in the Classroom

Digital Promise

The opportunity that frequently emerged from the research was improving students’ mindsets and skills through design thinking methodologies. Preliminary research suggests that design thinking improves metacognition in K-12 students, and ultimately improves STEM performance. Work in mathematics (Goldman et al.,

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How to Hold Effective Classroom Discussions

Waterford

Classroom discussions can be one of the best ways to boost student engagement. As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. Additionally, whole classroom discussions engage students better than teacher-led lectures.[4]

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5 science and technology videos to get students talking

eSchool News

Creating a video-based lesson that explores different concepts around science and technology is one fun way to boost student engagement. Using TED-Ed platform, educators can build lessons around any TED-Ed Original, TED Talk, or YouTube video. Can alligators survive this apex predator?

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Game-Based Learning Gains Steam in Higher Education: Triseum Raises $1.43 Million to Transform Educational Experiences for Students

EdNews Daily

André Thomas, CEO of Triseum and former Head of Graphics for EA Sports Madden Football, brings gaming to new heights on university campuses combining rigorous learning and resources with state-of-the-art graphic design. When Education Game Development Is Done Right, It Works. Tuition is at an all-time high and rising.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. Reflecting on this evolution, I’m struck by the radical changes that have shaped the educational environment, particularly in this early part of the 21st century.

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Powerful Learning is Authentic and Challenging

Digital Promise

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the Digital Learning Gap. Students need an authentic purpose for learning 1.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Secretary of Education Richard W. Yet, understanding this history is crucial to understanding the meandering path we are on with respect to determining the best and appropriate future role for the federal government with respect to educational technology – a task I have set out for myself in a series of posts on this very topic.

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