Trends in Ed Tech

 


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Trends in Ed Tech

Project based learning is a wonderful way to help bring technology into the classroom.  In the article ISTE  the author discusses how this helps students to dive deeper into topics and help bring the classroom to life.  PBL Works discusses how this helps students to engage in learning that is meaningful to them and has a longer impact then other methods of teaching.  They also point to this method as a way to help level the educational playing field for students by providing an enriching environment that all students can access.  

3D Printing

Check out my video about using a 3D printer in schools to support more project based learning.  

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