by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
Change can be scary, and exponential change even more so. Such is the reality facing teachers as technology continues to develop a foothold in the modern classroom. But why should educators choose not to fear using technology in the classroom? Surely there must be... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
Technology is evolving fast. It seems like there is a new podcast, game, or tech tool that will revolutionize instruction almost every day. How can teachers stay on top of it all? Remember that you do not have to master everything out there overnight. In addition,... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
With the advent of classroom technology usage in our classrooms has come a number of opposing views surrounding its effectiveness, and even its necessity. It may not be the easiest thing to adopt for some, but the fact is it’s never going away. Ed-tech is here... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
My, my, how times change. Compare the classrooms of today with the ones from 10 or 20 years ago. It blows your mind how much things have transformed. The classroom tech of old is gone, never to return. That said, what kinds of technology can we look forward to seeing... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
Having educational technology in your school is a great idea. Its usefulness and capacity for alignment is undeniable. So much is happening with ed-tech in education nowadays. If you are utilizing it in your own schools, hats off to you. You also know that a solid... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
A successful BYOD program is a possibility for any school. Mobile technologies have become hallmark classroom tools in the digital age. Our students love using them. More and more our teachers are learning to love teaching with them. It’s been a long road... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
“For years, students learned to associate No. 2 pencils with going to school. In today’s classrooms, technology is becoming just as synonymous with school as writing utensils.” via Tech Magazine Meghan Bogardus Cortez has it right when it comes to... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
[tweet_box design=”default” float=”none”]”Pedagogy is the driver, technology is the accelerator.”—Michael Fullan[/tweet_box] Source: Slideshare/Shelly Sanchez Terrell Integrating edtech into any classroom is a worthwhile... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
Via Edudemic If you were to take a glance around a classroom in which no smartphone policy has been set, it would be easy to conclude that texting at school is nothing but a distraction. Just look at all of those bent heads and rapidly moving thumbs! Take a look at... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | BYOD
Via eLearning Industry A few years ago, I decided to incorporate mobile devices into my lesson plans. While the content still remains the focus of my teaching, I think technology can enhance learning at every point in a lesson. As an early BYOD (“Bring Your Own...