Blogs

Taking the Temperature of Biometrics in Schools: Next Gen Precaution or Fever Dream?
August 17, 2020

The current COVID-19 pandemic puts us at a techno-ethical crossroads. And many in the ed-tech community feel that biometrics in schools will one day be a given. 

Everything You Wanted to Know About Esports (But Were Afraid to Ask)
July 31, 2020

Think you missed the esports boat? No worries: here are some frequently asked questions to get you up-to-speed. Ready, Player One?

PBL World 2020: How a Virtual Conference Made a Real Impact
July 7, 2020

Keeping people engaged via Zoom over the course of three days is no easy task, but PBL World yielded a fruitful virtual experience. Here are my takeaways…

The Mother Load: Learning, Teaching, and Parenting
June 3, 2020

I put on my "ed tech instructional designer" hat and began teaching my kids from home the only way I knew how: a way I had unknowingly been preparing for for a decade.

Diary of a Math Teacher: Quarantined, Part II
May 26, 2020

It's undeniable that some things are truly flourishing in this new environment. Others are not. It's basically daisy-petal-picking at this point. Here are my takeaways…

Silver Linings and Solutions During COVID-19
May 7, 2020

In Part One of this series, we looked at the many challenges facing educators as they rush to rethink their curriculum to fit into a remote learning environment. Now we look at the “bright side” of this sudden transition to making elearning the new normal.

Welcome to the New Normal. Population: All of Us!
April 21, 2020

As a response to the circumstances of the times, Intel is publishing two new free resources on remote learning: one for educators and one for parents.

Diary of a Math Teacher: Quarantined
April 10, 2020

I thought I would either love online teaching or hate it. But I don’t. I only have today, and how I feel about teaching during these conditions.

Educator Challenges and Solutions During COVID-19
April 9, 2020

While there are a wide-range of factors contributing to general educator frustration during the pandemic, these common challenges can be categorized into four distinct buckets.

Parent Challenges and Solutions During COVID-19
April 8, 2020

With the right tools and the abandonment of perfection as a goal, curiosity and joy of learning can still occur with parents connected to the process like never before.

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