Gamification vs Game-Based Learning: Know the Difference Guest post by Amber Wilson The term ‘gamified learning’ and ‘game-based learning’ are often confused, not just by teachers but also by students. The use of games in learning has increasingly become popular, not just in the corporate institutions but also in…
We are excited to be a part of SCETV’s Carolina Classrooms’ report on digital literacy in South Carolina. Watch the video below to see the efforts from digital leaders across South Carolina to prepare students for 21st century careers. IT-oLogy is featured in the video starting at 7:48, through 12:38.
Congratulations to Our Winning Teams! By Jamesetta James On behalf of IT-oLogy, I want to thank our sponsor, host, volunteers, students, coaches and staff members for making IT-oLogy Tech League STEAM Competition I a success. We could not have done this without your support, participation and dedication. Below is a…
Do You Have What It Takes to be among the First SC IT-oLogy Innovation Challenge Champions? Announcing the IT-oLogy Innovation Challenge for South Carolina Students Grades 3 – 12 IT-oLogy and the South Carolina Department of Education are pleased to announce the Innovation Challenge, a new statewide competition for students…
Congratulations to our winning teams and Grand Champions! On Saturday, April 29th, robotics teams from across the state competed in RARC of South Carolina’s final robotics competition of the 2016-2017 season. Thank you to all who prepared and competed throughout our inaugural season! The competitions are open to elementary, middle…
Set Yourself Apart with the Applied Computing Minor Often times when I speak to students about the Applied Computing minor, they are quick to speak out that they are afraid to take subjects in that area. I always have to reassure students that the classes that are associated with the…
Our world is changing. With the constant introduction of new technology in today’s society, new careers and opportunities are always becoming available to those who are entering our workforce. As countless organizations and corporations are scrambling to adapt to the technological innovations of the twenty-first century, employees with the skills…
Are These Digital Skills on Your Resume? Technology has really taken off over the past decade. Tech hubs and generally people in the tech industry keep on setting trends by coming up with new technologies every couple of months. These trends have made it imperative that everyone should possess some…
The Value of Giving Back – Jordan Manier’s Volunteer Experience This semester was my first working with IT-oLogy. I did volunteer work with Mrs. James, one of the directors for IT-oLogy. On Monday and Thursdays, we would travel to St. Andrews Middle School to teach 7th and 8th graders robotics….
