Key points: There’s no question that educational institutions require reliable, high-speed connectivity. We’re all in agreement there. The question that arises is: How fast is fast enough? There are a number of misconceptions surrounding the answer. Let’s demystify these one by one. Then we can talk about how to accurately … Read More
A student’s motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. Yet, the demanding nature of high school classes, mixed with a teenager’s natural craving for independence and individual identity, can stand in the way of that motivation. COVID-19 took a toll on student motivation, and 80 percent … Read More
As the latest results from the National Assessment of Academic Progress (NAEP) make clear, we have a long way to go to ensure that our students are achieving at grade level in reading and mathematics. Yet, we don’t just want to address the gaps in students’ learning—we want to make … Read More
Imagine a classroom where learning transcends physical boundaries, and where every student’s need is met with individualized attention. This isn’t a distant dream, but an emergent reality born in the wake of the global pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, approximately 375,000 students attended online schools—less than 1% of the total number of … Read More
It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another. The world was forced to adapt to a new reality to overcome the numerous challenges and hardships brought by the virus. The field of education was affected like no other. More … Read More
In the business world, we’ve seen a sea change in the way people work. While some have returned to the office full time, some are still working remotely, and others are opting for a hybrid approach of being in-person just a few days a week. If the pandemic showed us … Read More
Click Here for Everything You Need To Know About AI In Education There were 1.3 million fewer students enrolled in U.S. public schools in fall 2021 than there were before the pandemic began–a drop of nearly 3 percent. Given that educational funding is tied to enrollment, this development has serious … Read More
Key points: This post on blended learning originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Education technology (edtech) has long faced skepticism, and with good cause. For many people during COVID, remote online learning was an unmitigated disaster. Meanwhile, multiple studies confirm what parents and … Read More
The expansion of online education has been a real boon for busy parents, teachers, and students. Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes and gives teachers a chance to set their own schedules. However, some parents and teachers are worried about the social growth of … Read More
Gamification is one of the biggest in education trends right now in education. According to ISTE, “Gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a game” (Haiken, 2021). Many students want more than just good grades from school–they want something physical or immediate. “Gamification empowers students with … Read More
