Coding and STEM are big areas of teaching focus in schools around the world. But coding and STEM should not be the goal of our educational programs. Instead, we need to look at more valuable skills like computational thinking and problem solving that are supported by coding and STEM
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Screentime is something that parents really worry about with their children. And while there are some less than valuable uses of screens to worry about, not all screentime is bad. When focused on the creative and educational uses of devices, screentime can be quite beneficial.
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A student’s digital footprint follows them throughout their lives. However, if students can “Control the Narrative” they can use their online actions to tell a positive story to aid them in the future, rather than being something to worry about.
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I had the honor having my article, Not All Screen Time is Junk Food, published on EdCircuit. In this article, I discuss how screen time has positive and negative value for students based on its actual use. Screen time should be viewed as having nutritional value and fats/sugars. Some is junk food and some is not. This article was published in October, 2018.
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Educational Technology in China is growing at quick pace, both in the products and the pedaglogy. Chinese educators, VCs, and the school system are working very hard to engage the power of EdTech in China for learning and school operations.
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In this interview with EdCircuit, I talk with Dr. Rod Berger about my work on The Blueprint for Technology in Education and how I hope to provide a roadmap for technology in schools. We discuss FETC 2019 and the entire pre-conference day devoted to elements of The Blueprint, which will include presentations, panels, and strategic planning workshops. This article was originally published in October, 2018.
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Welcome to MattHarrisEdD.com! My name is Matt Harris, Ed.D. and I am International Educational Technology Specialist. My blog and vlog are devoted to EdTech topics, international education, and educational leadership in schools around the world.
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