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How a Student Held a Virtual Summer Camp in Summer 2020

The CoolCatTeacher

During the 2020 shut down, Sophia wanted to help the children in her neighborhood have a fun learning experience — so she created a virtual summer camp online. We can learn about learning in this example where the teacher and students are kids and everything is optional. Sophia is a student in Oman. What an exciting story!

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Stem Education in 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Brianna, has some general observations about STEM education in 2020: Stem Education in 2020. The essential component in 2020 is a T-part of STEM – Technology. Such examples are Ford Motor, Toyota Foundation, and Toshiba. A growing focus of schools is STEM. The Role of Technology.

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Announcing the 2020 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows

Digital Promise

We’re excited to announce the 2020 cohort of HP Teaching Fellows! Introducing the 2020 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows. Here is the full list of the 2020 cohort of the HP Teaching Fellows: Joseph Archer, grades 5-6 teacher at Grand Erie District School Board, Ontario. HP Teaching Fellows Exemplify Powerful Learning.

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Edtech Trends From 2020 And Beyond

Ask a Tech Teacher

So, in this article, I’m going to share my thoughts and experience about the technologies and solutions that reshape the educational industry and the way we learn in 2020 and beyond. However, due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus and the global lockdown, distance learning became vital in 2020. 6 Edtech Trends to Keep an Eye On.

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2020: The Year Of the Edtech Paradox

Edsurge

In many ways, 2020 has been THE year of edtech. Yet, 2020 also saw an acceleration of inequities in education. As an edtech investor, 2020 was a great year. As an impact investor focused on building a more equitable future, 2020 was devastating. As a mother, 2020 was unsettling. To what end? Edtech for Whom?

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Looking Ahead to the 2020-2021 School Year

Digital Promise

As an example of what’s possible this fall, our Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) were well-positioned to pivot quickly at the start of the pandemic because of its provision of access to digital learning. The post Looking Ahead to the 2020-2021 School Year appeared first on Digital Promise.

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What School Leadership Can Learn From 2020

Edsurge

Truly 2020 was a difficult year for so many reasons. Here are some of my thoughts on what 2020 has taught us, and about what lies ahead. Lessons Learned One of the most important lessons superintendents learned in 2020—although many knew it intrinsically before—is their leadership must extend beyond their school district.

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