The education sector has seen transformative changes over the past decade, primarily through the integration of digital aids into classrooms. This evolution aims to enhance the teaching and learning experience in schools and universities. The adoption of innovative teaching methods and technologies has been pivotal in fostering a deeper understanding of subjects among students andRead more
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Learning analytics, beyond mere assessment scores, offers a data-driven approach to enhance K12 education. It provides insights into students’ learning processes, helping educators tailor their teaching strategies for improved outcomes. Here’s how learning analytics can be effectively utilized in K12 education: What is Learning Analytics and Why is it Used in Education? According to Wikipedia,Read more
Ever seen one of those videos where a toddler is holding a phone upside down and pretending to talk? Well, they sure are cute, but what you need to really notice here is that they are already familiar with how to use a smartphone! They know they can talk through it and that when youRead more
Technological advancements have been on the rise for over a decade now. In such a scenario, jobs have grown increasingly technical, and the requirement for skilled professionals in the technology industry has spiked. In order to train the new workforce for these highly technical positions, a lot of emphasis is being laid on the practicalRead more
Technology has penetrated every aspect of life, and education is no exception. As more and more teachers, students, and stakeholders experiment with technology, software developers are working day and night to bring them quality solutions. There are thousands of online tools to streamline education delivery. A quick scan of the EdTech Top 40 – FallRead more
In 2015, Pew Research released an article titled “Public and Scientists’ Views on Science and Society’. In the article, Pew explored how few people are trained, and fewer still are encouraged to have mindful, public discourses on science and all things that affect humanity. A National Geographic article from the same year, titled “The WarRead more
eBook reader apps and platforms are becoming increasingly popular these days. In fact, the global eReader market was & is expected to grow by $5.23 billion between 2021 and 2026. What’s interesting is that one of the largest markets for eBooks and eBook readers is the K12 segment. So what is it that has madeRead more
Today’s K12 learners are quite different from those even four to five years ago. Newer generations of learners have become extremely comfortable with technology. They spend a large amount of time everyday online, engaging across a wide range of tasks – social media, blogging, and conversations. Engagement is an essential element of their daily lives,Read more
The K-12 curriculum is increasingly being dominated by digital textbooks as educational institutes are adopting this new form of study material to teach school students. The K-12 curriculum usually comprises of courses with varying difficulty levels and complexity. As students gradually move from K to 12, their learning needs also increase. While traditional textbooks areRead more
What is STEM? The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. More recently, arts were added to this educational model, as educators believed that art and creativity play an important role in the understanding of the former subjects in the STEM Curriculum, thus changing the acronym from STEM to STEAM. Although they canRead more
