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PhET Interactive Simulations

September 06, 2024

PhET Interactive Simulations is a growing collection of 108 openly-licensed simulations for teaching science and math, from elementary school through …

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How We Did It: 5 Strategies That Worked For Us

April 06, 2020

A teacher’s perspective on what coronavirus has meant for her and her students. GUEST COLUMN | by Monica Contreras When …

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Nearpod

July 15, 2019

It’s time to do away with the glazed eyes and zombie-like expressions that accompany traditional Powerpoint presentations. Districts, schools and …

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Ba-Boom! EdTech!

July 12, 2019

Education’s explosive ‘next’ observed through the lens of ISTE 2019. UNPACKING EDTECH | by Mark Gura Turning on the TV …

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When Edtech Companies Team Up to Improve Learning

April 08, 2019

Nearpod, Flocabulary join forces for better student engagement. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Nearpod, one of the most comprehensive student …

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Going Far with Nearpod

June 08, 2018

Despite the breakneck pace of growth, John Eckhart, CTO, is very at ease with edtech, and comfortable in his new …

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What is VR’s Place in EdTech?

January 09, 2018

Having a good look at a new (virtual) reality for students in the classroom. GUEST COLUMN | by Monica Burns …

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CollabGeneration

August 14, 2017

Two teachers combine classrooms linked by technology – and a common goal. GUEST COLUMN | by Rachel Thomas and Steven …

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Cool Tool | Nearpod Common Sense Digital Citizenship

August 25, 2016

Here’s one of the nation’s leading digital citizenship curricula (from Common Sense Education) combined with interactive activities, assessments, and real-time feedback (from …