The EdTech landscape has evolved so much in the last 10 years alone. As we approach our 10-year anniversary, it's humbling to look back on where we started. We hope educators agree and use these posts as a way of reflecting on progress. You can find some of our archived and miscellaneous posts in this category. While we love keeping K–12 teachers up to date with the latest in STEM education, this section also features some of our original content. Whether it's science experiments, educator interviews, or educational app reviews, you'll find our thoughts on those topics here. Particularly, we're super excited to share some of the ways educators have used technology over time. Plus, you can learn about the role technology has played in certain STEM professions or find some content to make comparisons to today's classrooms.
Stopping to look back on the past is important. So, the posts in this section highlight transformations and progress made when it comes to teaching with technology. Even as little as 10 years ago, educators did not necessarily have the same kinds of EdTech tools they have today. While coding was starting to gain steam, it was still very new. On top of that, 3D printing and virtual reality weren't really even on the radar. We're guessing not many teachers were utilizing drones or laser cutters, either. Now, however, these tools are easier to integrate than before. If you've been teaching in the last 10 years and seen EdTech-fueled transformations, feel free to comment and share your experiences! We would love to hear how the availability of new EdTech solutions has impacted your instruction over the years.
They have their lives next to you, but these are their own lives already. They have their friends, their interests. And—computers and electronics. Well, my kids started by taking over our home computer, then my laptop… I got a used laptop for them—it ended up being too outdated for what they needed to take part in true 21st century experiences.
To help educators acquire innovative and classroom-friendly technology tools, Eduporium is an excellent free option. We give back a portion of our profits to schools, and we offer the entire school community no-hassle access to academic discounts on technology from hundreds of vendors. All your school has to do is sign-up. Why do we do it? We care.
Imagine a school fundraiser—your traditional bake sales, auctions, or other things you’ve tried. If the burden falls on the parents to supply all the items being sold, there may not be enough to sell! If it’s a bake sale, it’s always a bit of a gamble (what if everyone else is allergic to nuts? It’s no one’s fault). Who coordinates
We’re very excited that our new website is up and we can finally embrace our vision of bringing the best educational technology to K12 schools and families. Along with our website, we’re also launching our blog. We have so much to say—we’re parents, we’re geeks, we know what it’s like trying to find out how technology fits into education.
