by Sarah Green | Oct 30, 2014 | Teacher Issues
As I’ve written about before, apps and other digital technology are on the rise and are an increasingly affective way to teach. However, it must be understood that we are in the early stages of figuring out how to use technology in a meaningful way—or a way that works...
by Sarah Green | Oct 23, 2014 | News, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
As student loans continue to grow and grow among college graduates, many are looking for any way to lower the cost of higher education. The concept of competency-based education has arisen as a potential solution to this problem. Competency-based education is based on...
by Sarah Green | Oct 21, 2014 | Student Issues, Teacher Issues
One critique of the standard model of secondary education is the inflexibility of lesson plans and course requirements for students. The moniker “factory education” is telling about the common perception of the pedagogical model. However, some are trying to change...
by Sarah Green | Oct 16, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
It appears that critics of e-readers have more to add to their critiques aside from battery life and aesthetics. During the summer, a study was presented at a conference in Italy which found that readers using a Kindle recalled events in a mystery story significantly...
by Sarah Green | Oct 8, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
One of the benefits brought to us by digital technology is the potential to supplement traditional learning practices with visual representations. This is very advantageous for visual learners who struggle to memorize data or who have to physically see things...
