Archive: 2013
Edmodo Adds Staff, Makes Acquisition to Enhanced Student Experience
Edmodo, the leading social learning platform, announced the acquisition of Root-1, developers of OpenMinds. COO Crystal Hutter said, “The acquisition will allow developers to focus on the student learning experience and for teachers to customize for what she’s teaching.” In short, it will be “easier to build cool experiences” on Edmodo.
Q&A: Monica Jordan, Memphis City Schools
As part of professional development and growth for Memphis City School Teachers, video resources are being added into schools. Teachers will gain experience, support and professional development for use of videos in their classrooms. Support for the video solution in schools is being provided by Teachscape, a pioneer in classroom video use.
Closing the STEM Gender Gap in K-12 Education: How Teachers Can Help
It is, unfortunately, no surprise that the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) still exists – from primary school right up through STEM-related careers. Recent reports (call attention, once again, to the statistics: women earn disproportionately fewer STEM undergraduate degrees; women hold nearly 50% of all jobs in the US, but less than 25% of the STEM jobs; women with STEM degrees are more likely to work in education or healthcare than their male counterparts.
Portfolio Provider Pathbrite Lands Another $4 Million
Pathbrite, announced today that it has completed a $4 Million Series A2 financing round that extends the $2.5 Million Series A financing round announced in June 2012. That brings the total raised to $8 million. Pathbrite is the leading provider of portfolio services to K-12 and…
Smart Cities: Columbus
Two promising developments stood out on two trips to Columbus last month. The first is the four term Mayor’s Education Commission focused on revitalizing Columbus City Schools. The second is first ring suburban districts charting the path forward.
The Super Diploma
A particular Gen Z group has emerged as the super achievers, and I don’t mean just in the classroom. They have have launched their own startups and are serious content creators.
SXSWedu Preview
The Getting Smart team is excited to participate in SXSWedu for the third straight year. The conference continues to grow every year adding new events, speakers and an expanded audience. We’re excited for the addition of an education film festival and dinner with other edtech women!
Managed Instruction vs Teacher Autonomy
Urban districts trying to ensure consistent rigor in every classroom have implemented programs of managed instruction--a common curriculum, shared lesson plans, pacing guides, periodic assessments, and associated professional development. While these programs can feel stifling, they often lead to incremental improvement.
EdTech 10: In Like A Lion
You know what they say – March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb. While you’re waiting for that transition in your corner of the world, take a break from your basketball brackets and annual hunt for all the green things in your wardrobe to dive…
Learning By Doing: The Neurology of Math
“Schemas are context-sensitive connections that help us understand,” said Matthew Peterson, Chief Scientist and co-founder of MIND Research Institute at a recent Neuroscience Symposium. “Experiences that build and apply these connections are called learning.”