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A new acronym is finding its way into school policies: B.Y.O.D., which stands for Bring Your Own Device. While some may see the appearance of smartphones, tablets and laptops in schools as a distraction, others are using these devices to their advantage. Schools across the country and of all sizes and resources are developing policies [...]
I had never heard Hall Davidson speak until I saw him at the Midwinter meeting of the Texas Association of Schools Administrators. If you have not heard his presentation, you are in for a treat: enthusiasm, energy, state-of-the-art information. As we say around here, it was the whole enchilada. His title was, “Leading, Learning, Achieving: [...]
One of the best things about serving in a communications role at a company with people passionate about learning and technology, is that you get to be part of some amazing conversations about how we improve learning, and watch that talent produce learning software that can help every student learn. Every day our innovative, talented [...]
It’s that time of year again—the SXSWedu website is accepting votes for panels at the annual SXSWedu conference (March 4-7 in Austin, Texas). There are over 718 panels to choose from, and Compass Learning is honored to have been included in the list of potential panels. Our two panels, “Open, Mobile, Social, Gaming, the Learning [...]
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*Editor’s Note: We are pleased to share a post from guest blogger Sarah Fudin. Sarah currently works in community relations for the University of Southern California’s Master of Arts in Teaching program, which provides aspiring teachers the opportunity to earn a Masters in Special Education online and a Masters of Art teaching degree online. Outside of work Sarah enjoys running, reading and Pinkberry frozen yogurt.
Technology is evolving every day, changing and expanding to meet the needs of a fast-paced, driven society. It is all around us and affects almost everything we do. Keeping up with it can be challenging, but young people respond particularly well to this. Today’s youth are technology-oriented: They understand it, they utilize it practically and, above all, they enjoy it!
There is ongoing debate about the intersection between technology and education, and school districts are recognizing the importance of integrating the two. For example, many schools have begun the transition from traditional chalkboards to interactive smart boards, and have been purchasing computers for their libraries and media centers. But when it comes to technology in the lesson itself, many educators are reluctant to embrace the change. Cell phones, tablet devices, and other tools are feared as distractions to students. While these concerns are understandable, proper integration, education and monitored use of these devices can create an enhanced classroom experience.
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