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Benjamin Levy
Benjamin Levy, a former teacher, is founder of video delivery platform PlayPosit (formerly eduCanon). Benjamin is a blogger for The Startup Blog, where entrepreneurs chart their efforts to launch and build ed-tech companies and describe the challenges they face in securing funding, finding customers, and growing their businesses.
E-mail ben@playposit.com
The Startup Blog
Opinion June 18, 2015March 16, 2021

Five Formative Assessment Tools Recommended by Teacher Experts

By Benjamin Levy

You just asked a question to your class of 30 students. One student provides the correct answer, but how do you know everyone in the class grasped the concept?

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The Startup Blog
Opinion May 26, 2015March 16, 2021

When Is an Educational App Classroom Worthy?

By Benjamin Levy

There are over 80,000 apps in the Apple store marked as “educational.” How do educators and schools distinguish the quality applications from the subpar?

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The Startup Blog
Opinion April 30, 2015March 16, 2021

The Top 10 Ed-Tech Tools Suggested by Teacher Experts

By Benjamin Levy

There are lots of great ed-tech tools out there, but which ones should you use in your classroom? To narrow down the choices we asked teachers who are ed-tech experts for their best recommendations.

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The Startup Blog
Opinion April 8, 2015May 5, 2016

Social Media for Teachers: Guides, Resources, and Ideas

By Benjamin Levy

For teachers taking their first steps into the ed-tech world, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media networks are incredible places to consume and learn about best practices.

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The Startup Blog
Opinion March 17, 2015May 5, 2016

Teachers Turn Pop Culture Into Engaging Online Learning Videos

By Benjamin Levy

Teachers are creative in the ways they take videos from YouTube, movies, and music videos and turn them into lessons that highlight complex concepts.

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The Startup Blog
Opinion Feb. 26, 2015Dec. 14, 2017

Six Ways to Use TED Talks Effectively in Your Classroom Through Video

By Benjamin Levy

TED talks don’t necessarily prepare students for the next standardized test, but they are perfect to get them thinking critically. Here are some examples of great TED Talks that inspire, provide professional development, and teach.

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The Startup Blog
Opinion Jan. 29, 2015Aug. 31, 2017

What a Classroom Looks Like for Teachers and Students After Flipping

By Benjamin Levy

Flipping your classroom is not just about the videos. The flipped classroom really revolves around increased face-to-face interaction between students and teachers.

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The Startup Blog
Opinion Dec. 30, 2014May 5, 2016

Three Reasons the Flipped Classroom is Here to Stay

By Benjamin Levy

According to new research, the number of teachers flipping lessons is growing significantly. It’s not just for the most adventurous educators anymore.

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The Startup Blog
Opinion Dec. 22, 2014May 5, 2016

This is the Technology Idea That Will Revolutionize Education

By Benjamin Levy

With every new technological advance comes the promise of a dramatic transformation in our educational ecosystem. Which one will incite a revolution?

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The Startup Blog
Opinion Nov. 24, 2014May 5, 2016

Three PowerPoint Alternatives You Need in Your Classroom

By Benjamin Levy

There are an estimated 300 million PowerPoint users in the world delivering an estimated 30 million PowerPoint presentations each day. Here are some other options that might work better in the classroom.

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