What is the SAMR model? A powerful conceptual tool to think about technology integration—and edtech’s best uses—is the SAMR model, developed in 2010 by education
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Schools Are Looking for Evidence From Their Edtech. Are Companies Ready to Provide It?
Here is an interesting take on the value of introducing technology in schools. This article by By Emily Tate Sullivan, Jun 23, 2022 in EdSurge, shows
Incidental Learning
What is incidental learning, and how can we use this when teaching foreign languages? Incidental learning refers to any learning that is unplanned or unintended.
An unprecedented wave of school book banning in the USA
Unparalleled in intensity’ – 1,500 book bans in US school districts. More than 1,500 book bans have been instituted in US school districts in the
Switching your search engine
I just read this article by Seth Godin and it reminded me that I wrote about Escosia in my book the digital classroom. And I
School, A. I. and Learning , University of Oslo, FIKS
How will AI change education? In recent years, most students in Norwegian schools have their own digital devices, either a PC, iPad, or Chromebook, all
Leadership Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure the impact lasts in your absence. Loved the latest
Advice from a Teacher: How to Avoid Burnout
Teacher strikes might be a reality in Norway by the end of May. Last year’s strike did not have the desired effect even if many
The School Hall Pass?
The School Hall Pass Is Going Digital. Is That a Good Thing? I just read this article in EdSurge and it reminded me of the
The cake mix insight
This article was written by Seth Godin. When Betty Crocker (not her real name) first started selling cake mixes, all you had to do was
Talking about textbooks;
Interesting point about textbooks You can say what you want about using textbooks in class, often depending on the subject taught. The quality of the
College students often don’t know when they’re learning
And the same goes for high school students is my educated guess! The research evidence is clear. Learning by trying something yourself is superior to
Does Teaching Experience Increase Teacher Effectiveness?
A Review of the Research Research from 2016 by Tara Kini and Anne Podolsky looked at the question; Do teachers continue to improve in their
Problem-based learning; why?
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching style that pushes students to become the drivers of their learning education. Problem-based learning uses complex, real-world issues as the
Open-to-learning Conversations in schools
By reading this background paper, you will learn more about the model of effective communication that is the focus of this module. Viviane M J