Latest education updates from around the world

Curated by St. Uriel
Sep 5: Book Creator joins forces with Kami
Sep 3: 4 Mistakes New Teachers Make and How To Overcome Them
Sep 3: Steam Link for Quest Adds Wired USB-C Streaming in Public Beta
Sep 2: Steam Frame is Getting a Color Passthrough Camera Upgrade Add-on
Sep 2: Bigscreen Drops ‘Beyond 2’ Headset Price to $959, Halo Mount Resumes Production
Sep 2: 10 Reasons To Stop Giving Students A Rubric (And Foster New Learning)
Sep 2: ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ VR is Getting First Public Preview Sept 25 – Sign Up Here
Sep 1: ‘Gunman Contracts’ Turns Beloved ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Mod Into a Full Game Next Week
Sep 1: Steam Frame Reportedly Coming with a Copy of ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ for Free
Sep 1: Survival Guide For Leaders Navigating 2 Sides Of A Coin
Sep 1: September Edtech Show & Tell
Sep 1: What Effective AI Professional Learning Should Look Like
Aug 31: Quest 3 Update Unlocks Huge Boost in Refresh Rate, Up to 240Hz
Aug 29: As VR Gaming Looks for New Footing, the Out-of-Home XR Entertainment Space is Still Building
Aug 28: The Future of EdTech: The “Best of ISTE” Virtual Playground

What is a Flipped Classroom?

By |May 12, 2022|

A flipped classroom prioritizes hands-on work and educator-student interaction by “flipping” the type of work typically done during and outside of class.

The Superintendent Shuffle

By |May 12, 2022|

Finding a qualified school superintendent is a major challenge for school districts, now more than ever

Growth Mindset: 4 Ways to Implement It In Class

By |May 12, 2022|

Growth mindset works for specific students in specific instances but educators should be careful when implementing it, says David S. Yeager of the University of Texas at Austin.

Best Online Classroom Timers to Use with Students

By |May 12, 2022|

Online classroom timers are web-based tools to use in your class to measure time. These tools have a number of pedagogical benefits. Using timers with students will absolutely help them develop an…

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Best Teacher Planners to Help with Your Teaching

By |May 12, 2022|

Following requests from multiple readers, I went ahead and curated for you what I think are some of the best teacher planners in Amazon. There are numerous web tools that you can use to create your…

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New Kat Walk VR Treadmill Aims to Impress At-Home Users, Kickstarter Coming May 14th

By |May 12, 2022|

Known for kickstarting its original Kat Walk VR treadmill in 2015, Kat VR is heading back to the crowdfunding platform to launch the second generation of its ‘Kat Walk C’ VR treadmill, which again promises to appeal to at-home consumers looking for more immersion.

Like the KAT Walk C, which launched on Kickstarter back in 2020, the so-called Kat Walk C2 lets users walk in place via a low-friction parabola and some slippy footwear. The newer model is said to include the ability to let users to run, jump, crouch, tilt from side-to-side, and lean forward; Kat VR […]

‘Ultimechs’ Looks Like ‘Rocket League’ with Missile-firing Robots, Gameplay Trailer Here

By |May 11, 2022|

Developers Resolution Games unveiled their upcoming VR sport Ultimechs in late 2021, although it wasn’t clear from the cinematic trailer exactly what sort of game we were dealing with. Now the studio has tossed out its first gameplay trailer, showing off some very Rocket League-inspired action mixed with teleporting, missile-firing mechs.

Ultimechs promises to serve up 2v2 multiplayer matches which is said to be based on “precise punches and impeccable reaction times,” the studio says in a press statement.

Here’s how Resolution games describes the action:

“Ultimechs puts players in control of state-of-the-art machines designed for speed and power. Working […]

Instagram Reels: What They Are and Suggestions For Classroom Use

By |May 11, 2022|

Exploring the use of Instragram Reels in the Foreign Language Classroom (with ideas that can work in most subjects!)

Given the global popularity of the TikTok application, it is normal for others to get inspired by its concept. This is the case, for example, of Instagram, which recently launched its new feature: Reels. The principle? Publish short videos with montages and music. Coupled with the power of Instagram, Reels can give you much more visibility.

This is often the case on social networks: when a concept works, other platforms copy or adapt it quickly. This was the case, for example, […]

The Push and Pull of Engagement and Boundaries in Children’s TechEd

By |May 11, 2022|

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In this world of ever-growing digital technologies, tech-ed has incredible benefits for kids. It’s also become the norm for many kids across the country, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While most children have returned to in-person learning, some schools still offer virtual options, and many kids/parents have chosen to remain virtual.

Edtech allows for more flexibility and can help each student hone in on their personal learning styles.

But, as more kids of all ages become used to utilizing technology in their educational careers, it’s important to keep them engaged and set healthy boundaries. Doing […]

Everything You Need to Know About Differentiated Instruction (Plus Actionable Strategies)

By |May 11, 2022|

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The more we learn about education, the more we realize the limitations of the traditional “one size fits all” teaching and learning model. Studies have shown that “passive” lectures are notably less effective than “active” ones.

Alternative teaching and learning models are becoming increasingly popular and yielding positive results. One particular framework worth exploring is differentiated instruction. In this guide, we will explain what differentiated instruction is and how it can be used to create positive learning outcomes.

What is Differentiated Instruction?

Author and speaker Carol Ann Tomlinson, a professor at the University of Virginia, is […]