Tag

digital literacy

July 18, 2017

3576

by Livia B

Professional development for teachers is key to ed-tech success

With all the intricate aspects of running a school or university, combined with limited or strict budgets, professional development for teachers has often been put on the back burner. But if schools want to implement education technology in the classroom successfully, they need to understand that supporting teachers during this process is vital. PD for teachers has to be high up on the priorities list of school leadership everywhere.

April 21, 2016

4415

by Livia B

Learning to learn: A skill set for the 21st century student

E-learning, Higher Ed, Teachers

Officially, any school’s purpose should be to teach students how to learn. The 21st century student should come out of school with a skill set — problem solving, communication, collaboration, digital literacy, ethical skills — that will help them overcome all challenges of the modern workplace.