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Generation Z STEM guru Justin Shaifer revealed at @FETC2020 that K-12 students are passionate and ambitious about science, technology, engineering and math.
A principal and FETC speaker reacts to a recent survey that says principals either don’t prioritize the advancement of STEAM education or don’t have the means to do so.
DA guest columnists Matthew X. Joseph and Christine Ravesi-Weinstein share seven ways after-school activities benefit students and complement academics—and why they should not be cut to overcome budget shortfalls. Joseph, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment at Leicester Public Schools, is a featured speaker at FETC.
Daniel Pink’s FETC® keynote took place midmorning, when, in accordance with the theme of his speech on school start times, most people—even sleepy high school students—are most ready to learn.
At FETC 2020, nearly 150 ed tech coaches and teachers took advantage of a free online training and mentorship program to earn a micro-credential by first participating in select sessions.
The social media chatter before, during and after the 40th anniversary Future of Education Technology Conference offers a glimpse at the moments worth remembering, speakers to follow, and takeaways for educators and administrators.
Traditional school schedules fail to take advantage of the natural, daily cycle of a student's cognitive abilities, which are analytical earlier in the day, fall into a trough around noon, and become more creative later.
A school’s technology acceptable use policy should cover the benefits of using ed tech—not just promises of punishment, says DA guest columnist Sylvia Martinez, who is co-author of "Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom," and who has been an FETC featured speaker.
The annual pitch event gives schools immediate access to innovative new solutions and opens up a massive network for ed tech startups.
Schools from Collier County Public (Florida), McHenry School District 15 (Illinois) and Anglophone East School District Hillsborough (New Brunswick, Canada) take top honors at FETC.
“Mr. Fascinate” channeled his “inner nerd” to encourage embracing tools and approaches that connect with Gen Z students.
“Mr. Fascinate” discusses engaging Gen Z in STEM, motivating educators and improving equity in STEM.
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