Edtech

 Edtech – or education technology – is about applying digital technology to support better, more personalized learning.
 Why do we need to use technology in the classroom?
Early learners, as well as older students, can benefit from the implementation of edtech. By incorporating play, creativity, and familiar digital tools, students are much likely to stay interested. It can be something as simple as using current technology in a new and fun way. That way, no one gets left behind and the whole learning environment becomes and stays collaborative.

  Bring Your Own Device educational approach is becoming increasingly popular in the classroom. In a BYOD environment, students can bring in their own equipment.As most students already have their own smartphone or tablet they use for leisure activities, incorporating them can cut costs significantly for a school. And since they’re already using their devices in their private lives, why not embrace it in the classroom too?


  One way to go digital that isn’t just sustainable but also more interactive is to switch to digital textbooks. Digital textbooks are not just online versions of their paper counterparts. Nowadays, they’re much more than that, with incorporation of intelligent software, databases, and individualized training. They can be easily updated and won’t get worn out in time as a regular textbook will.Aside from saving a lot of money and paper on physical resources such as textbooks, digital learning tools like digital textbooks and online learning academies have the advantage of customization, meaning that every student can get a version of the course that best suits their needs.

  But besides digital textbooks, I want to highlight Khan Academy, which is a set of online tools mainly based on their YouTube videos. The YouTube videos serve as a basic understanding of a specific topic.And while Khan Academy’s teaching tools aren’t a replacement for regular teaching, they certainly offer great support for more personalized learning in the classroom. I also wanted to include a link just to have an idea of the website and the page after creating an account.

 https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/parts-of-speech-the-noun


Comments

  1. Patricia Shehu Gr E 2019June 10, 2019 at 12:38 PM

    A really nice and interesting post about a subject I have never heard about :)

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  2. Marina NdociJune 10, 2019 at 1:46 PM

    I found it interesting . What attracted my attention if first sight was the tittle Edtech . I enjoyed reading through discovering what it is EDtech .

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  3. Bleona Kasmi Gr E 2019 June 11, 2019 at 7:06 AM

    I read your post because 'edtech' attracted my attention and I was curious to know more. Really interesting. Thank you.

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  4. Suela KarriqiJune 13, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    What I have understood from your posts is that you seem to be a big fan of incorporating technology in the classroom.There are in fact so many advantages of making use of technology in the classroom and you have mentioned them.It's good that you have provided an example by mentioning Khan Academy.

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  5. fatjona tabakuJune 13, 2019 at 10:37 AM

    An interesting post,but what caught my attention was the picture I really liked it and also the posts you always present to us new topics on technology.

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