Archive: 2012
Personalized Learning
The Shift to Digital: District, School, and Program Exemplars
This afternoon I moderated a Digital Learning Now session featuring three exemplars: Mooresville, KIPP Empower and Teach to One.
Ed Policy
Education Leaders & Policymakers Meet in D.C. for FEE National Summit
Education policymakers and leaders meet in Washington D.C. November 27-28 for the Foundation for Excellence in Education's (FEE) fifth annual Excellence in Action National Summit on Education Reform.
Personalized Learning
Reading Curriculum: Critical Thinking & Creativity for Understanding
As teachers, we struggle with the mundane repetition of the reading process that we involve our students in given many of the current curricula that are available. In some instances, we may supplement that curriculum with a book that we believe our students will enjoy, many of which are recommended by the students or that we see them reading every day once their “work” is done. We then give the students a study guide and assign a chapter to read each day, and may even give them the option to complete a few short answer questions in their reading journal.
Personalized Learning
10 Drivers of Blended Learning
There are at least 10 reasons that make blended learning an unstoppable force.
EdTech
Training Future Surgeons—With Videogames?
Researchers have found that high school- and college-age gamers are better virtual surgeons than medical residents, reports Colin Lecher on the Popular Science website.
EdTech
Google+ Hangouts: The Future of Faculty Development?
Not long ago, Michelle Pacansky-Brock realized something about the community college faculty members taking one of her online professional development courses.
Personalized Learning
Tools to Boost Creativity, Critical Thinking, Community, Communication & Character
Good schools have a common intellectual mission. They prioritize, encourage, measure, and discuss important outcomes. This week we had the privilege of spending time with educators at Valley Christian Schools in Cerritos, California. At VCS, the 5Cs translate their mission into practice.
EdTech
30 of the Best Educational iPad Games: Kid’s Edition
Parents and teachers who trust little Muffy and Junior with their shiny iPads don’t have to worry about how access to shoot-‘em-up video games will rot their precious little gifted and talented program minds. Instead, they can download some of the following alternatives to help them build up their brilliant brains that will totally go on to win Nobel Prizes someday.
Innov8
SMARTtech Top 10: Happy Thanksgiving
We hope you’re enjoying the long holiday weekend. We know you’re eager to get back to your turkey sandwich leftovers and that backyard game of tag football, which is why we’ve worked to condense the news highlights to just 10 quick items. Here’s your small talk points for early Monday morning back at the office.
Personalized Learning
College Board Improves AP Exams & Supports For Deeper Learning & College Readiness
College Board , the longtime leader in college credit opportunities in high school, is changing its Advanced Placement (AP) approach to emphasize depth over breadth, improving formative assessment, and adding an integrative experience.