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Critical Thinking: What is DOK 2?
Critical thinking can be measured on a 4 point scale of Depth of Knowledge. What is DOK 2 and how is it different than DOK 1?
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10 Great Math Posters for Classroom
Math posters for classroom are the topic of our blog post today
f you’re like me, you know how game-changing a well-placed poster can be for engaging students and reinforcing key concepts. But with a deluge of educational posters flooding the market, how do you pick the ones that truly enrich your teaching space? Fear not, fellow educators! I’ve done the legwork for you. In today’s blog post, I’m diving deep into the world of math educational posters. From the colorful and boho-chic to the elegantly simple, I’ve got options for every classroom aesthetic. For more educational visuals, check […]
40 Practical Philosophy of Education Examples
Philosophy of education examples are the topic of our blog post today!
Embarking on a career in teaching is like setting sail on a vast sea of possibilities. Yet, in the midst of lesson plans, grading, and classroom management, there’s one thing that can anchor you, giving direction and meaning to your daily interactions: your philosophy of education.
During my time at Mount Saint Vincent University, where I earned my PhD in Educational Studies, the importance of having a well-defined teaching philosophy became more evident. Whether you’re stepping into a lecture hall at a university or a classroom in […]
10 Awesome Social Studies Posters
Social studies posters are the topic of our blog post today!
Those four walls are more than just barriers; they’re canvases for learning and inspiration. I’m sure you’ve spent countless hours decorating and arranging your classroom or learning space to be as enriching as possible. But have you considered leveling up your space with some engaging educational posters?
I’ve rounded up a selection of posters that do more than just brighten up a room; they serve as constant, silent educators and spark the best classroom conversations. Whether you’re teaching history, civics, or looking for some inspiration, there’s […]
10 Great Motivational and Inspirational Quotes posters
Motivational and inspirational quotes posters are the topic of our blog post!
Today, we’re switching gears a bit to discuss something that every learning environment could benefit from—motivational wall art. I know, I know, we usually talk tech, but let’s not forget that an inspiring setting is also a form of educational technology in its own right. An inspirational quote or a thought-provoking image can spark curiosity, boost morale, and fuel that inner drive, just like any interactive app or advanced learning platform.
I’ve taken the liberty to review a variety of motivational wall art options perfect for classrooms, offices, […]
Apple’s Approach to Immersive VR on Vision Pro is Smarter Than it Seems—And Likely to Stick
One of the most interesting things about Vision Pro is the way Apple is positioning its fully immersive capabilities. While many have interpreted the company’s actions as relegating VR to an afterthought, the reality is much more considered—and smart.
Vision Pro is somewhat ironic. It’s an incredibly powerful and capable VR headset, but Apple has done extensive work to make the default mode feel as little like being in VR as possible. This is of course what’s called ‘passthrough AR’, or sometimes ‘mixed reality’. We’re not quite there yet, but it’s clear that in Apple’s ideal world when you […]
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning Math Software Personalizes Support for All Students
Two TouchMath collections recently won Tech & Learning’s Best for Back to School Awards: TouchMath PRO and TouchMath DySc, Dyscalculia Screener.
8 Amazing STEAM Posters for Classroom
STEAM posters for classroom are the topic of our blog post today!
Ever notice how classroom walls can be such valuable real estate for inspiring young minds? That’s right, we’re talking posters—those beautiful pieces of art that can also serve as lasting educational tools. But not just any posters; today, we’re diving deep into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) posters that can jazz up any learning environment, from the traditional classroom to the home study corner.
Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle, or high school students, there’s something here for everyone. You know how much I love […]
Innovation from the Leadership Seat
Best practices and advice for school and district leaders who want to support innovation in their schools
The Biggest Announcements at Meta Connect and What it All Means for the Future of XR
Meta Connect 2023 has wrapped up, bringing with it a deluge of info from one of the XR industry’s biggest players. Here’s a look at the biggest announcements from Connect 2023, but more importantly, what it all means for the future of XR.
Last week marked the 10th annual Connect conference, and the first Connect conference after the Covid pandemic to have an in-person component. The event originally began as Oculus Connect in 2014. Having been around for every Connect conference, it’s amazing when I look around at just how much has changed and how quickly it all flew […]
A New Category of VR Game is Slowly Emerging Right Before Our Eyes
The much lauded Echo VR might no longer be with us, but one of its innovations is living on in a new wave of VR games.
Echo VR (and its single-player counterpart, Lone Echo) were among the first major VR games to build a game around a virtual movement system based entirely on the player’s arm movement. While most VR games used (and continue to use) thumbsticks to allow players to glide around on their feet, the Echo games actually gave players no control over their feet, and instead had them floating around exclusively in zero-G environments with only their hands […]
Canva Lessons – New Feature for Teachers
Canva has recently rolled out a bunch of intriguing features specifically designed for the education community. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or a student, these updates promise to revolutionize your teaching and learning experience. This post gives you a quick rundown of what’s new and noteworthy. But don’t worry, we’ll be diving deep into each of these game-changing features in upcoming posts. Stay tuned!
Discover Free Teaching Resources
Canva has truly put their foot on the gas when it comes to offering free teaching resources. You can discover a goldmine of 1,000+ teaching materials, including […]
VR’s Favorite Fantasy Fighter Details Huge 1.0 Launch Update Planned for Early 2024
Blade & Sorcery, the hit physics-based combat sandbox, is moving towards its 1.0 release, which is coming with a major update slated to arrive early next year.
In development by indie studio WarpFrog for almost five years now, Blade & Sorcery has basically been the go-to fantasy combat simulator for PC VR headset users, letting you live out all of the sword and sorcery dreams with suitably malleable enemies at the ready.
WarpFrog is nearly ready to bring the game out of Early Access too, detailing on Steam the game’s massive 1.0 update, known as “Crystal Hunt”, which will […]
ClassTools: How To Use It to Teach
ClassTools is an educator resource centre for creating games, quizzes and more to help with learning.
Parentaler: A Comprehensive Parental Control App That Delivers Peace of Mind
Being a parent in the digital age is like walking a tightrope. While technology offers unlimited opportunities for learning and socialization, it also opens up caverns of potential risks and hazards for your young ones. Hence the importance of a aprental control app such as Parentaler.
Parentaler is a parental control app that serves as your eyes and ears in the virtual world your kids inhabit. Offering a range of features, from monitoring online communication to blocking explicit content, this app is the digital safeguard every parent needs.
[Disclaimer: Just a heads-up to my readers: While […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Canva Translate
Canva Translate is the topic of our blog post today!
You know that moment when you’ve crafted the perfect presentation or document, only to realize you need it in another language? Yup, the dread sets in—time to copy-paste every single line into a translation tool and hope for the best. Well, it turns out that the solution to this often tedious task might be hiding in a platform many of us already love—Canva.
Canva Translate, a feature that’s about to turn the world of translation on its head, not just for educators but for anyone in […]
8 Key Instagram Safety Tips for Teenagers
With over 2 billion active monthly users, Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms. It’s particularly popular with younger generations, including teenagers, who use it as the main form of communication and sharing moments in their life.
However, just like the physical world, the digital world has its share of safety concerns. Instagram has quite a lot of security downfalls, from scammers and hackers trying to extract payments to online predators and bullies. We must understand these concerns and provide guidance to ensure our teenagers’ online experiences are safe and positive.
Instagram Safety Tips for […]
Valve Hires Creator Behind Popular ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Mod
Like many of Valve’s best titles, Half-Life: Alyx (2020) is a lot more moddable than your average game, which for PC VR headset owners means hundreds of new modes, missions, and mini-games. Now one of the HLA’s most talented modders announced they’ve been snapped up by Valve.
Nate Grove was responsible for two of the best HLA campaign-style mods, Incursion and Re-Education—both of which are uncannily Valve-like in pacing, setting… everything.
Grove says in a tweet that “a HUGE contributing factor to my hire was my work on my Workshop items Re-Education and Incursion. It was a […]
AI in Education: 10 Months On
It’s been 10 months since the introduction of generative AI in education. What have we learned so far?
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning Otus Offers an All-In-One Solution to Drive Student Success
Otus, a recent winner of the Tech & Learning Best for Back to School Award, makes every step of the learning process more efficient for teachers, administrators, students, and families.
What Teachers Need to Know about The New Google for Education App Hub
The new Google for Education App Hub is the topic of our blog post today!
You know how we’re always on the hunt for that perfect EdTech tool that’ll make our lives just a tad easier? The one that’ll streamline our workflow, engage our students, and maybe—just maybe—shave a few minutes off our never-ending admin tasks? Well, folks, it looks like Google has thrown its hat into the ring with their new Education App Hub, and I think they’re onto something big.
Imagine a one-stop shop where you can find carefully curated educational apps that not […]
Former Oculus CTO “unconvinced” Mixed Reality Apps Will Sell Headsets (like Quest 3)
Less than 48 hours after Meta fully unveiled Quest 3, John Carmack, legendary programmer and former CTO of Oculus, expressed doubts about mixed reality’s ability to increase headset sales.
Carmack departed Meta late last year, concluding what he called at the time his “decade in VR.” Still, it’s clear the key cohort in Oculus’ genesis story has a lot to offer when it comes to all things XR.
While Carmack doesn’t mention Quest 3 by name, it’s fairly clear he’s talking about Meta’s first consumer mixed reality headset, having tweeted a message of […]
Early Bigscreen Beyond Pre-orders Slip into Q4 Delivery Window
Bigscreen announced its thin and light PC VR headset, Bigscreen Beyond, is facing delays in production, which the company says will see shipping dates for initial preorders pushed later into October and November.
Bigscreen CEO Darshan Shankar says in a blogpost that manufacturing bottlenecks have led to slower-than-expected production rates, making for what the company calls “approximately 25% of the target [production] rate” in some bottlenecks than previously projected.
Bigscreen says around 20% of US-based pre-orders initially quoted for a Q3 shipping window will be shipped by next week, with the rest expected to be completed by November. […]
Best Free AI Image Generators
The best free AI art generators for schools
New Quest Dev Tools to Add Leg Estimation for More Convincing Avatars
Meta announced that it’s offering new developer tools for Quest headsets to make avatars more realistic. The company also unveiled a Quest 3-exclusive upper body tracking feature that supports a much wider range of body motion.
Announced at Connect 2023 late last week, Meta showed off some new features coming both to Quest 3 and the rest of the Quest platform.
On Quest 3, Meta says it will be able to use inside-out sensor data to optically track wrists, elbows, shoulders, and torso—or something the company is calling ‘Inside Out Body Tracking’ (IOBT). The Quest 3-exclusive feature also tracks where […]