The ongoing pandemic has rendered brick-and-mortar classrooms inoperable, although online teaching has somewhat remedied the need for knowledge transfer and learning. But a lack of …
Inevitably, the rapid advancement of technology has affected education in…
Many years ago, a play called “Six Degrees of Separation” so titled because of a theory popularized in a story
Educational technology presents a unique opportunity and challenge for educators. When designed and used well, technology can streamline some of the most time consuming aspects of education, engage students in learning, and increase opportunities for exploration. However, none of the positive aspects of educational technology are of any use if the technology gathers dust (virtual […]
Reading fluency is one of the building blocks in developing successful readers. It is the link, or the bridge, between decoding and comprehension (Reading Rockets, n.d., Rasinski, 2019, 41:39). Rasinski (2014) defines reading fluency as having two main…
Background There are many examples of professional development that have minimally worked for me, and they all share the following characteristics: They were short, took place only one time, the presentation was informational, it did not connect the information t my specific content area or needs, and the presenters did not inquiere how successful the […]
An exploration of how technology can be leveraged to scale and automate onboarding training for new teachers
As the global pandemic continues, traditional physical classrooms often face the pressure of closures during sudden periods. Although physical classroom teaching, there are many advantages …
Though it’s generally acknowledged that education theory and practice inform adult learning and professional development activities in all kinds of domains, the connection between education research/best practices and teaching/learning as it occurs in corporate environments is perhaps less explored. For the purposes of this investigation, I’m interested in finding exemplars of professional learning design and implementation that are taking place outside of K-12 schools and higher education institutions. How are best practices in education …
In recent years, educational technology (EdTech) has become increasingly popular among educators as a way to improve teaching and learning outcomes. However, there are ongoing debates about whether EdTech is an eclectic method of teaching, and how it can be
