by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
Educational technology, or edtech, has revolutionized the classroom by improving learning efficiency and efficacy. Used wisely, edtech strategies help students develop vital critical thinking skills, and can change the paradigms of education. Here are eight specific... 
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 | Information Fluency
At some point in the modern teacher’s career, a change will happen that will exasperate and inspire them in equal measure. It’s safe to say that educational technology has certainly done its fair share of that for many an educator. There’s no denying... 
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 | Social Media
Twitter can be an exceptional learning tool. In today’s classroom, the prospect of using social media in learning gets kids excited. Learning using social media can be effective and enjoyable. These Twitter-based classroom activities will show you how.... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Kids and technology can be a good combination. It’s not all wasted time in the vast hole of the Internet. This is especially true if they are utilizing education apps when they are on devices such as an iPad, smartphone, or other tablet devices. But what are some of... 
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 | Technology
Advances in technology have brought about many benefits to the educational industry. With the benefits, though, have come a few drawbacks. In fact, teachers often find themselves very confused in regards to which technologies they should bring into their classrooms....