How Calculators Improve SAT Math Scores
SAT scores are still one of the major components reviewed by colleges and universities to determine student eligibility. Here, SchoolMart details ways calculators can help students improve their SAT math scores, without taking away from mathematical comprehension. Calculator Policies for the SAT Math Exam College Board, the overseeing body responsible for the SAT, has mandated…
Read MoreTeaching Children Appropriate “Netiquette”
Although teaching good online manners should begin at home, teachers are an invaluable resource in ensuring a kinder online world. Here, SchoolMart details ways to reinforce responsible online behavior. Explain the Importance of Keeping Online Information Secure Just as a child may have a special, secure box or place where all their favorite possessions are…
Read MoreTips to Help Teachers Who Struggle with Technology
Technology is changing and improving daily, and it can be difficult for those unused to such innovations. Here, the technology experts at SchoolMart details ways school administration can facilitate technology use for teachers, creating a tech-savvy school environment. Many teachers were not themselves raised in a technological school environment, and may be hesitant to implement…
Read MoreDispelling Myths About Technology in the Classroom
The teaching world is intensely divided by technology, with some staunchly in favor, and others vehemently against. Here, the technology experts at SchoolMart attempt to dispel the myths surrounding technology in schools. Myth One: Technology is dangerous for students, and promotes cyberbullying. Access should be restricted for the good of our students. Technology is merely…
Read MoreHow TI Made Calculators a Classroom Staple
Calculators have become so ubiquitous in the STEM classroom that it is difficult to imagine a time where they were not. Here, the school technology experts at TechMart discuss the history of TI’s classroom impact, and how calculators benefit STEM students. The first electronic calculators, much like the Casio Computer Company’s Model 14-A, were big…
Read MoreWhy Integrate Technology into Classrooms
Gone are the days of paper and pencil, chalkboard, and overhead projectors: the modern classroom has gone high-tech. Here, the technology experts at SchoolMart explain why technology is beneficial to learning in the classroom. Some may despair, and some rejoice, but all must acknowledge the permanent presence of technology in society today. The current generation…
Read MoreThe Calculator: A Brief History
Having a basic understanding of the development of technology over the course of history can help us to predict the potential growth of technology to come. Here, the professionals at Techmart take you through the history of the calculator, and how we came to have the ubiquitous devices we use every day. It is almost…
Read MoreSocial Media in the Classroom; Friend or Foe?
For teachers, bringing technology and social media into the classroom can be daunting at first, especially if it is new to the teacher themselves, or the school. But, introducing the latest tools and technologies does not have to be frightening. With a little practice, social media can be a great ally to both the educator’s…
Read MoreHow Technology is Changing Education
Over 50 years ago, Bob Dylan said “the times they are a’changin,” and oh how right he was. The educational landscape that today’s students are experiencing is drastically different from the classrooms we knew as students. But, in this case, change is not necessarily a bad thing. Emerging technology is giving students a path to…
Read MoreFunding Opportunities for Your Tech-Savvy Classroom
Technology can go a long way to encouraging student learning, creativity, and information retention. As such, education through technology has become a standard in the American education system, consequently accounting for a large portion of annual budgets. Grants and funding are available in all fifty states, but seeking out these opportunities can be time-consuming and…
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