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EdTech“No More Pencils, No More Books”: Can Schools Afford To Keep Up With Technology?edCircuit Opinion: Walk into any public school today and what do you see? Most likely groups of desks for students to sit, shelves filled with books intended to strengthen their imagination and support their pursuit of learning, or hopefully a room filled with computers. We’ve entered the 21st century, and technology is more prevalent now more than ever before. It’s common to see a child sitting quietly, playing the latest popular game on their iPad. Or teens (and adults!), completely consumed by their smartphones.EdCircuit Staff · Aug 2, 2016 · 3 min read
CreativityCoffeEd: Famed Singer Charlie Puth and VH1 Save The Music Foundation Team Up To Deliver Pianos To StudentsThe VH1 Save The Music Foundation in partnership with Grammy nominated singer Charlie Puth, and Casio America announced the 2016 winners of Keys + Kids, a competitive grant program created in response to the lack of functional pianos in public schools. The 18 winning schools will receive a piano grant valued at $10,000 of instruments, including a Casio Grand Hybrid piano and three keyboards to support their school’s music, drama, and community programs.Charlie Puth · Jul 25, 2016 · 14 min read
Gamification and Game-Based LearningTeacher Perspective: Inside Educational GamingZack Gilbert is currently teaching 6th grade social studies and language arts at Parkside Junior High School in Normal, IL. Zack is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a B.A. in History with a secondary teacher certificate and has an M.S. in Instructional Technology and Design from Illinois State University. His master’s research looked at the impact of educational games and how the knowledge gained through these games is stored into long term memory.Zack Gilbert · Jun 13, 2016 · 1 min read
Future of EducationEric Mazur: How the “Why’s” Impact Student PotentialEric Mazur is the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics and Dean of Applied Physics at Harvard University, Member of the Faculty of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and President Elect of the Optical Society. Mazur sat down with Bob Greenberg, of the Brainwaves Video Anthology, to share his thoughts on who impacted his life path the most.Eric Mazur · May 13, 2016 · 1 min read
Professional DevelopmentUntangling Teacher DevelopmentAdam Geller, Edthena co-founder and CEO, joined edCircuit to discuss the ongoing development and support for teachers needed for 21st century schools to succeed.Adam Geller · May 11, 2016 · 1 min read
Digital CitizenshipStudents are Waiting on Teachers to Join EdTech MovementShould teachers use social media? See which platforms teens use now, where educators learn from each other, and how state phone rules affect classrooms.Howard Pitler · Apr 21, 2016 · 8 min read
EdTechWhat is EdTech’s Role in the Perfect School?Technology in schools should follow the learning design. Billie McConnell's 2016 essay, with an update on device purchases and AI tools.Dr. Billie J. McConnell · Apr 14, 2016 · 10 min read
School Design and FacilitiesCan We Design the Perfect School?by Megan A. Fagge and Robert A. Just Children are impressionable and the experiences they have while in school will have a profound impact on their lives. Compelling school design can inspire children and their awareness of the built environment.Megan A. Fagge · Apr 13, 2016 · 10 min read
EdTech EntrepreneursEdTech Entrepreneurs: No Straight Line to SuccessBarbara (Bobbi) Kurshan, Ed.D., the Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education joined me for coffee (play interview below) to discuss entrepreneurship in education. Dr. Kurshan discusses the conundrum of when to seek investors and how the education ecosystem can access the most relevant resources. For additional perspective from Dr. Kurshan check out her blog on Forbes.Bobbi Kurshan · Mar 28, 2016 · 2 min read