2020 Ed Tech Trends Focus on Equity
2020 Ed Tech Trends Focus on Equity
Educational technology trends in 2020 will focus on equity, meaning how to use technologies to support learning for all students. These trends include how makerspaces can provide opportunities for inclusive access and student voice, eSports can offer more engagement and opportunities for otherwise disengaged students. Other trends include mobile device management, augmented and virtual reality and how these can help students who may have attention or sensory disorders.
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2020/02/2020-ed-tech-trends-focus-equity
Inclusive Teaching and Course Design
Faculty and instructional designers can employ a number of strategies to create courses and learning environments where students feel welcome and connected. Focus areas include setting expectations on the first day, laying the groundwork for respectful communications and collaborations, and making iterative improvements to the course structure and content.
https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2020/2/inclusive-teaching-and-course-design
Spotting Mobile Learning Opportunities
Students can use mobile devices to access course materials and participate in educational interactions. Mobile devices add access for students with no computer or internet access at home or for students with other obligations. Mobile devices also make excellent engagement tools for students who enjoy using technology. Instructors can use digital methods to offer diversified and interesting content, from eBooks to webinars and videos.
Technology Tip of the Week!
GEOGUSSR is a fun game that plunks you down somewhere in the world using Google Street view. You literally start on some country road somewhere in the world, and the point of the game is to observe and interpret your surroundings to figure out where in the world you are. You can navigate down the road in the app, turn around and zoom in to look more closely at things, and use the things that you see while navigating to determine where you are. https://geoguessr.com/