Educational Blogs

December 8, 2014 In an earlier post I published here a couple of weeks ago, I highlighted the difference between using and integrating technology in class. I also argued that integrating technology in instruction is a principled process that requires deep and reflective thinking about the whys behind such integration as well as the learning outcomes expected from such integration.

Students Show their Learning There are a lot of apps to showcase student learning. Below is a list of free apps and sites for students to use to demonstrate their knowledge through screencasts, drawings, sketches, video recordings, and audio recordings. I have also included some apps and sites that check for students understanding of the concepts being taught.

Convenience often is touted as the primary benefit to online education. Dr. Susan Aldridge explains that there are more advantages to online learning than just time considerations, including better engagement, the ability to personalize courses to different learning styles and the use of active learning techniques.

From April to August 2014, CEA organized a series of regional meetings across the country so that educators and education stakeholders could answer: What's standing in the way of change in education?

08-12-2014 Completing a certificate is just the first step in a lifetime of education. In most high-skill and high-pay professions, you will continue to increase your knowledge and abilities for your entire career. What's the next step? Well, in many industries, it's an internship. An internship can act as a form of free practical schooling.