Robyn Torry, a second grade teacher at Queen Elizabeth School in Lloydminster, Alberta, has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator for integrating iPads into her classroom curriculum. Torry describes using the iPads as “an engaging way to learn,” and her students have worked on numerous creative projects using the iMovies…
The use of games and game mechanics in a non-gaming environment, known as “gamification”, has become a popular practice for problem solving in a number of fields, particularly in education. The use of gamification in schools and businesses has produced very positive outcomes and developers are working to improve this…
National standards for IT education for students and teachers at all levels are soon to be implemented in Nigeria according to Supervising Minister of Education, Chief Nyesom Wike. These standards will address the problems that have been holding Nigeria back in the field of Information Technology, such as low bandwidth and…
The EduTech National Congress, held earlier this month in Brisbane, showcased an outstanding selection of new and innovative technology to be used by schools and universities in the future. This included educational projects with 3D printing, new technological advancements for projectors, web and mobile learning environments, and more. The EduTech…
Engaging Solutions, and educational consulting firm dedicated to providing cutting edge technology for use in the classroom, is aiming to bring 3D printing to K-12 students this coming 2014-15 school year. The company believes that the education market is perfect for introducing 3D printing technology since it provides students to…
There has been a notable rise in the use of games as an educational resource in schools and other training programs. Experts will be sharing their thoughts, opinions, and advice on the use of games in education at the fourth annual Serious Play Conference being held in USC this July.…
