Matthew Lynch is an educational consultant and owner of Lynch Consulting Group, LLC. He is a former K-12 social studies and special education teacher who now researches policy and education reform. He also is the owner and editor of The Edvocate (www.theedadvocate.org) and The Tech Edvocate (www.thetechedvocate.org). This blog is no longer being updated.
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5 Ways to Improve Your District's Digital Leadership
Educators are counting on your digital leadership and your support to help everyone embrace edtech. Here are five ways you can help them embrace digital technology.
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Breaking Gender Stereotypes Through Early Exposure to Robotics
Recent research shows that engaging young learners in collaborative projects improve their attitude towards STEM subjects and careers.
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Why Ineffective Teachers Shouldn't Be Hired as Administrators
Ultimately, there are many different factors that go into making a great teacher. One thing is certain--effective teachers are needed in administration, and ineffective teachers are not.
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5 Must-Have Classroom Management Apps, Tools, and Resources
For most teachers, classroom management is one of the biggest challenges. Luckily, edtech can help. Use these five classroom management apps, tools, and resources to minimize classroom management issues and maximize instructional time.
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Ed-Tech Products Should Make Educators More Efficient
In this piece, we will discuss how one forward-thinking company has created a single sign-on solution that is helping schools optimize digital learning so that all of us can spend more time learning, less time logging in.
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What Would Martin Luther King Jr. Say About Digital Inequity?
But what if Dr. King was still alive today? What would he think of our education system? And what would he say about digital inequity?
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10 Habits of Tech-Savvy Schools
Technology changes so rapidly that it can be hard for schools to keep up. Is your school riding the wave of change or is it drowning?
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Digitizing Traditional Teaching Isn't Innovative
Digital technology is supposed to allow students to learn in entirely new ways, bringing new innovations to every classroom. But this isn't always the case.
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Virtual Schools: Where Are We Headed?
Are virtual schools really as great as they seem? What are the benefits? And what are the obstacles to a successful virtual school experience now in the 21st century?
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How STEM Education Can Help End Poverty
STEM education is increasing in popularity--more schools are incorporating STEM into their curriculum and making it a key part of what they teach. STEM can help students learn to think logically, improve math test scores, and give students career training. But STEM education can also help bring an end to poverty.
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Why All School Buses Should Have Wi-Fi
What if we treated school buses as an informal first period? What if our students' school days started the minute they stepped on their bus and took a seat? For some students, that equates to over an hour more each day of learning and productivity.
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What to Do if Your Kid Becomes Addicted to Tech
Technology addiction is an emerging problem that we don't know much about yet. But every day, more kids are getting hooked on technology. While there are many benefits to technology--it can be used for educational purposes and can teach new skills--there are also drawbacks, especially when kids overuse technology.
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How Is Ed Tech Shaping the Future of Assessment?
There's no doubt that edtech is changing the future of education. But how will technology change the way we assess student learning? As the world of edtech continues to grow, you can expect to see big changes in the future of assessments.
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Is Your School Ready for the Future of Education?
Is your school ready for the future of education? Keep reading to find out!