Using Technology to Foster Social-Emotional Learning

Using Technology to Foster Social-Emotional Learning

Educational technology has opened up a new world of learning possibilities. Virtual reality and infographics help visual and kinetic learners in a way not possible with lectures alone. During the coronavirus pandemic, technology helped schools keep students safe while...
Student Input and Classroom Acceptable Use Policies

Student Input and Classroom Acceptable Use Policies

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) clarifies proper technology and internet use for students, teachers, and parents. AUPs guide students’ technology use in the classroom. If done well, an AUP becomes a tool that teaches responsible internet use. The school or...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Behavior

How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Behavior

Since kids from ages 0-8 typically spend more than two hours a day online, it may be a good idea to talk to your kids about online behavior and digital citizenship. A digital citizen is someone who uses technology to interact with society. You can make bad and good...
5 Ways to Create Social Learning Class Plans

5 Ways to Create Social Learning Class Plans

Social learning theory claims that people learn new things by observing others. While this may seem like common sense, it’s only just starting to be put to practical use. Social learning theory is perhaps most useful — and successful! — as a pedagogical...
What Is Social Learning?

What Is Social Learning?

It’s one of the biggest buzzwords in education, but what is social learning? Simply put, social learning is when children learn by watching the people around them. They imitate the things adults model for them, then develop their own patterns of behavior. It’s a...
Using Kahoot! In the Classroom

Using Kahoot! In the Classroom

Most schools encourage teachers to use technology in the classroom, but finding ways to seamlessly integrate technology into class plans can be difficult. Aside from Google Drive and online learning management systems, Kahoot! is the latest addition to many classrooms...