Daniel Leonard

2 months ago | edutopia.org | Daniel Leonard

Math captivates some students, but for many others, the subject can feel hopelessly abstract, boring, or downright nerve-wracking—especially if students have trouble visualizing possible solutions, or struggle with the motivation to keep going when the work gets hard. Luckily, modern math teachers have a wide range of digital tools they can use to help make the subject more accessible and engaging.

Nov 22, 2024 | edutopia.org | Daniel Leonard

In the 2006 article “Computer as Paintbrush: Technology, Play, and the Creative Society,” Mitchel Resnick, professor of learning research at MIT, argued that “computers will not live up to their potential until we start to think of them less like televisions and more like paintbrushes”—as tools with which to create, not merely to consume. Nearly 20 years later, Resnick’s words still ring true.

Nov 13, 2024 | edutopia.org | Daniel Leonard

From the bumbling animal lover Ken in A Fish Called Wanda to the instantly-recognizable stammer of Porky Pig—when characters with a stutter make it into mainstream media, it’s typically as the butt-end of a joke. The condition, which has its origins in genetics, is often played for laughs, and it’s common to see fictional stutterers sowing confusion or chaos. Of course, real-life stutterers are very different from their imaginary counterparts.

Nov 1, 2024 | edutopia.org | Daniel Leonard

For decades now, tech companies have promised us everything from improved task efficiency to new ways to connect with each other. Social media companies, for example, promise to broaden our networks—log into Facebook and you may be told you have hundreds of friends.

Oct 4, 2024 | edutopia.org | Daniel Leonard

Technology IntegrationPro tips from power users can help you up your Canva game, even if you already use it. If you’ve been in the classroom these past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard a peer or coach recommend Canva, the digital design platform that allows users to create posters, slides, social media posts, and much more.