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Guest Post: Can Technology Completely Replace Teachers? Not Anytime Soon!

2/27/2014

Author’s Bio: Ross Smythe is the chief concept developer at Teknowledge Mobile Studio in India. He often writes on the web, especially on various topics related to education technology. In this piece, he discusses how technology can never become a full-time substitute for human teachers.

The various sophisticated, innovative tools of education technology have facilitated in raising the standard of academic activities of students (both at classroom and at home). However, any talk about computers, projectors and interactive mobile applications totally replacing teachers in the near future is baseless and not worth paying heed to. The very best of technology will go to waste, unless it is used and managed in an optimal manner by an experienced, caring teacher.

If you feel that teachers will become redundant anytime in the near future, the following factors might compel you to think otherwise:

Guest Post: What’s Next In Education Technology?

2/24/2014

Author’s Bio: Ross Smythe is the chief concept developer at Teknowledge Mobile Studio. He regularly writes on the web, especially over topics related to education technology. In this post, he sheds light on some of the latest technological trends that are aimed to aid learning processes.

The use of internet has become commonplace in the context of education technology, and presentations and PowerPoint slides no longer retain much of their newness either. We are halfway through the first quarter of 2014 and teachers from around the world are constantly trying to come up with new and innovative ways to use technology. Over the previous months, the following instances of education technology (ed-tech) have become increasingly popular:

Guest Post: The Impact Of Technology On Kids: Do You Need To Worry?

2/19/2014

Author’s Bio: Ross Smythe is the chief concept developer at Teknowledge Mobile Studio. He regularly writes on the web, discussing various topics related to education technology. In this post, he takes readers through some potentially negative impacts of technology on kids.

The influence of technology on today's children can hardly be overemphasized. Surveys have shown that in the US, over 70% of children have television sets in their bedrooms, while the mobile devices they regularly use have an average of 12-14 apps. While the impact of technology on education and general development of children has been mostly positive - as a responsible parent, you need to be wary of the following risks:

DecisionDesk Partners with LikeLive to Offer “Answer with Webcam”

2/18/2014

Today, DecisionDesk announced a new partnership with LikeLive to launch "Answer with Webcam" which will provide universities with a new way to screen applicants via video submissions. The tool lowers application and recruitment costs while significantly strengthening the application assessment process, saving reviewers time and resources, giving applicants a true voice and combating cheating.

Edgenuity to Host Education Innovator Discussion at SXSWedu 2014, Offering “Why Did I Have to Fail to Learn Online” Panel to 4,000+ Attendees

2/18/2014

Edgenuity, a leading provider of online and blended learning solutions, has today announced that it will lead a panel on education innovation at SXSWedu 2014, being held March 3-6 in Austin, Texas. Chosen from a highly competitive group of over 700 presentation submissions, the panel, “Why Did I Have to Fail to Learn Online?” will spotlight the untapped potential of online and blended learning.

Expert Shares Classroom Behavior Management Strategies in Free "Changing Minds" Webinar

2/17/2014

For the second installment of its three-part “Changing Minds” webinar series, PresenceLearning’s March 12th webinar will feature Dr. Barry Prizant, a leading expert on classroom behavior management strategies. Dr. Prizant will discuss problem behaviors that are often symptomatic of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as share his perspective on how to appropriate handle these behaviors in the classroom. The full press release is below...

Guest Post: Want to Learn a Foreign Language? There are Mobile Apps to Help!

2/15/2014

Author’s Bio: Ross Smythe is the chief concept developer at Teknowledge Mobile Studio. He regularly writes on the web, on topics related to educational technology. In this piece, he discusses tools designed to help users with language learning.

Global studies have shown, around 55% of students from all over the world take an active interest in learning foreign languages. Apart from the sheer fun and excitement of studying a new language, doing so can also expand career opportunities for an individual. Contrary to what you might have believe, you need not attend classes and study textbooks to increase your familiarity with a new language. The following apps can help you attain fluency in languages of your choice, in the matter of weeks.

Guest Post: 12 Advanced Gadgets & Technical Tools That Aid Contemporary Education

2/12/2014

Author’s Bio: Ross Smythe is the chief concept developer at Teknowledge Mobile Studio. He regularly writes on the web, on topics related to educational technology. In this piece, he lists out some high-end gadgets and gizmos that aid modern-day teaching and learning tasks.

The ongoing technological revolution has influenced practically all walks of life. Modern-day education, unsurprisingly, has also immensely benefited from the increasing use of technical gadgets, devices and tools. They have made the process of knowledge transfer from teachers to students more seamless than ever before, while the degree of interactivity between the two groups has also received a boost. In this post, I will discuss 12 examples of technology tools that are aiding modern education.

Vernier Software & Technology Partners with KidWind to Bring Sensor Technology to Wind Turbine and Solar Panel Kits

2/7/2014

As part of its commitment to science and STEM education, as well as renewable energy, Vernier Software & Technology has partnered with KidWind, the international leader of clean energy education. Through the strategic partnership, Vernier will integrate its award-winning sensors and data-collection devices into KidWind’s wind turbine and solar energy kits, which will now be sold by Vernier.

Teq Launches First Live, Interactive Online PD for K-12 Educators: Offers More than 50 Web-based Courses

2/7/2014

Huntington Station, New York, December 17, 2013 - Teq, the educational technology and professional development company, today launched the first live, interactive online professional development offering, with more than 50-web based courses for K-12 educators. See below for the full press release.