Each year I like to explore different digital tools in my classroom to see what kind of an impact they will make on students and learning. With so many options out there, finding the ones that will benefit our students can take some time, however there are enough which are easy to get started with and that offer ready-made lessons or activities, which is a plus for busy educators.

Education technology offers a host of benefits to all students, but especially those in the special education sector. All educators benefit from learning how to effectively use e-learning and devices to enhance the learning experience for everyone.

Learning and teaching through an online medium has become very popular over the last years and there are no signs of slowing down. Edtech is developing at incredible rates, so educators need to be on a constant lookout for the current developments in order to create better learning environments for their students. Here are a few e-learning trends to keep an eye on in 2020:

More and more teachers are aware that in order to truly teach students, they need to break the barriers of the brick and mortar classroom. That means finding opportunities to learn together with other educators and students. A global classroom allows students to connect with other students from all around the world.

Introducing blended learning experiences in core subjects presents many opportunities over traditional print-heavy classrooms. Blended learning helps expand and customize learning opportunities to meet the needs of a broader group of students, making instruction more individualized.

There are many ways in which educators can use digital storytelling, whether it’s for assignments, classroom teaching, or as a method to create a more inclusive learning environment. The greatest benefit is enabling students to find their own voice, their own strengths and talents, and giving them a space to use them to their full capacity.

Making e-learners interested in the topics discussed within courses depends on a lot of variables. But no matter how difficult it may be to achieve student motivation, the tips and tricks discussed here will certainly come in handy.

Incorporating edtech in the classroom may be challenging for many teachers, but not impossible. In fact, more and more teachers across the globe are embracing it with various degrees of success. Let’s take a look at five ways educators can incorporate edtech in the classroom:

Augmented Reality is an interactive experience where technology is used to place a computer-generated image into the real world. By pointing a device’s camera at a given surface, the world around you can be transformed with augmented video, sound and graphics to entertain, engage or — for what we’re really interested in — educate the user.

Technology in the classroom continues to transform the way that teachers teach and students learn. From balancing a checkbook to understanding elements of nutrition, time management, and even how to work as a member of a group, edtech can help to bridge the gap between the classroom and real life.