Adaptive Learning Technology / Resources
Addressing individual learning gaps continues to be at the
top of priority lists for student achievement in the classroom.
Adaptive learning technologies have already proven successful
in the classroom and are a growing piece of the education
puzzle. As the infrastructure needed to support these types of
initiatives is more easily accessible and widespread, teachers
are finding ways to incorporate these technologies into blended
learning programs, according to EdTech Update.
IoT in the Classroom
You may be unfamiliar with the term IoT (Internet of
Things), but you likely use it every day. IoT is a network of
devices connected to the internet that deliver real-time insights
to connected devices, such as cell phones, laptops, or even your
television. These “smart” devices offer a unique benefit in the
classroom in the form of interactive whiteboards, e-books, 3-D
printers, security cameras, and attendance tracking systems.
Use of IoT can remove barriers to learning such as location,
language, and economic standing.
A recent TEDx article highlighted a Fargo, North Dakota,
teacher, Kayla Delzer, and her use of technology in the
classroom. She believes it can revolutionize education, but
only if used correctly. “Using technology simply for the sake of
using it is wasteful,” Delzer says. “If tech doesn’t transform your
classroom, your teaching or your students’ learning, skip it.”
One easy rule of thumb: If a project can be done using paper
or pencil but you’re doing it on a computer or device, it’s not
transforming your classroom. The possibilities for technology
in the K-12 classroom setting are endless and, if implemented
correctly, change the course of education as we know it.
Change in Educator Practices / School
Infrastructure
Although technology is getting all the hype for
being a game changer in the education industry, the real success
comes from teachers and their active role in ensuring the proper
employment of that technology in making a difference in
learning. According to Education Week, 90 percent of teachers
agree that technology gives them the ability to tailor lessons and
homework assignments to the individual needs of students. Yet,
teachers and schools who rate their system-wide technology
integration on a lower scale don’t have as much hope. Buy-in
from educators, school leaders and board members, parents,
and the community is critical when looking to successfully
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