As we dive into another exciting school year, students are returning to classrooms eager to share summer adventures. For many, those narratives include the words “Pokémon GO”! Across the globe, kids of all ages are rediscovering the world around them with the augmented reality, GPS-based mobile device game which uses…
Do you often find yourself wishing for a few extra minutes (or hours) each day? I think we’ve all been there, but as educators, a few more moments to grade those stack of papers or extend the perfect in-class discussion seems impossible at times. So, the idea of introducing a…
Educational conferences are always a great opportunity to connect and learn more about the great work schools are doing across the country. That especially holds true for the annual Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (KySTE) Conference. It’s a chance for innovative Kentucky educators to gather and inspire, learn, and…
Digital Learning is alive and well in Boyle County Public Schools. Situated in Danville, KY, the district’s commitment to promoting anytime, anywhere learning led to the 2015-2016 school year deployment of 1800 Chromebooks to support a 1:1 environment for all middle and high school students. After much consideration of the…
The leaves are beginning to change and some of us have already reached the mid-semester mark. Now is a great time to reflect and evaluate your digital learning environment. Just as we use assessments to consistently monitor student progress and inform decisions, it’s equally important to gauge effectiveness with your…
There is no denying we live in an immersive technological world. The global community has never before seen such capacity to be connected, informed, and empowered thanks to digital advancements. The same opportunities to leverage the power of technology exist within our educational system, yet we have been slower to…
Ahh, summer! Days are filled with sights of lemonade stands, poolside chatter, and the opportunity to capture some much deserved rest and rejuvenation. Above all, summer is for memory making! Whether your plans take you across town or across the country, mobile technology can be a best friend to freeze…
A recent survey found that 92% of youth report going online daily, with 24% stating they are “constantly” connected. We live in a society that boasts global connections at a level never before seen. Yet, in our schools, we face the challenge of transferring the desire to connect into rich…
Last week marked the annual Florida Educational Technology Conference in Orlando, FL. This premier edtech conference was an amazing opportunity for the eTechCampus team to share our commitment in supporting educators as they provide innovative instruction for today’s digital learner. It came as no surprise that the best part of…
It was one of those days where everything about your lesson went right. Students were engaged, discussions were blossoming, and you couldn’t wait to continue the conversation…and then the bell rang. Or even worse, all that momentum was lost the next day. By leveraging a few simple strategies, you can…