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The buzz around the maker movement obscures the benefits of maker education for students, writes researcher Jennifer Oxman Ryan.

This is a great article that touches on the importance of reflection. Although reflection can be cumbersome true learning can not be obtained with it.

Education-technology tools have made it easier for teachers to keep tabs on students' understanding.

Planning for using NFC in the classroom; support, point of view, and resources

Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education

Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education

A resource of educational iPad and Android apps for teachers, educators, and students

Online resources for college students have made an entire revolution in education, not only because they are convenient and accessible, but because they make the entire process of teaching and learning more interesting and memorable.

At The Stacks, students can post book reviews, get reading recommendations, play games based on the latest series, watch " Meet the Author" videos, and more. It's like Facebook for reading and it's safe for school, too. Use Book Wizard to level your classroom library, find resources for the books you teach, and create reading lists with the click of a button.

"Tell your tales; make them true. If they endure, so will you." -James Keller Gather round those roaring campfires, picnic tables, or even a fondue pot, because the ancient art of storytelling is being revived into an emerging communication mode called digital storytelling.

The new organization, named Collective Shift, wants to connect schools, businesses, libraries, museums, and city leaders in efforts to build new "ecosystems of learning."

Just a brief article for your pleasure!

Published: February 5, 2016 Technology is everywhere in education: Public schools in the United States now provide at least one computer for every five students. They spend more than $3 billion per year on digital content.

An innovative and unique practice involving two classes of information technology (IT) major student teachers, who created digital learning resources and assessment rubrics by utilizing a Web 2.0 tool.

The global system of networked computers, servers, and routers known as the Internet has transformed many aspects of modern society and social interaction.

Sometimes this connection creates rifts in face to face meeting. In some cases we are losing the ability to socially interact in analog life.

Digital Storytelling In Education

Great info one of the things I like to do with my digital story telling is to try and make it somewhat interactive. I accomplish by allowing the user to have a choice in which way the story will go.