teaching
Teachers as Problem Solvers: Mars Classroom Simulator Puts Technology in Students’ Hands
In my last post, I discussed the impact of Teachers as entrepreneurs. After returning from the International Society for Education Technology (ISTE) 2019 show, I’m thinking about teachers as problem solvers and Cisco’s role in creating the next generation of creative, innovative thinkers. Some wonde…
The Future of Interactive Whiteboards
Craig Tranter is a former educator, and now serves as a technology presenter for Cisco. This blog is part of a series on advancements and opportunities in education. All views are his own. One thing that all teachers will be fairly familiar with by now is the use of Interactive White Boards (IWBs).…
Professional Development for Educators is About Creating Magic
Ymasumac Marañón Davis is an educational consultant, intuitive life coach and author. This blog is the third in a series around access. All thoughts are her own. I am often invited to visit schools that have received awards because of high ratings in their use of educational technology and as innov…
Finding Friendships, Philanthropy, and Fun at Work!
Before I discovered electrical engineering, I wanted to be a teacher. I have always loved learning, so naturally I want to help others learn. For me, the most exciting part is the first time I have a light-bulb moment and real understanding of a concept begins. Consequently, seeing that same initial…
Back to School: Transforming the Classroom with IoE
With students and teachers heading back to school, I’ve been thinking about when attended high school and college. For me, collaboration meant getting together with study groups, phone calls for homework help and office hours with teachers. For my two children – one a college junior and one college…
The Internet of Everything Connected Classroom Starts with Startups
When I think of a traditional elementary or secondary classroom, I think of colorful bulletin boards, desks, pencils and neat piles of books and paper. As students all over the country return back to school, it’s interesting to think about how the classrooms we enjoyed as students (back in the day!)…
Elevating the Learning Experience through Mobile Collaboration
It’s no secret that new technologies are changing the way students learn. The modern classroom is no longer confined to a physical space and students have access to greater educational opportunities than ever before. Much like video has created new models for learning; mobile video collaboration is…
Creating New Models for Learning with Video
Students are consuming information in new and different ways – books are being replaced by computers and blackboards are being replaced by video collaboration screens. To sum it up, technology is revolutionizing learning. While educators struggle to deliver top-notch educational experiences amid bu…