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Digital Learning Council Explores Next Generation Content
When it comes to digital learning, how do we balance quality with innovation? What guidelines should be used when looking at the development and use of quality digital instructional materials? Is this discussion bigger than e-books?
Digital Learning Council Meets, Creates Focus Areas
Many misconceptions still exist about what digital learning is and how it positively affects the millions of students already involved in this innovative form of education. The Digital Learning Council is working to change that.
Blended Learning Questions Tech People Should Ask
Howard Chan posted some thoughtful questions about blended learning on his blog, Socratech Seminars, over the weekend. They are worth re-reading here.
School of One Named an i3 Highest Rated Applicant
Joel Rose, CEO of School of One in New York City, writes about upcoming events, their accolades as i3's highest ranked applicant, and a growth strategy for the institution going forward.
Putting Your "Beta" Foot Forward
When technology administrators or edtech coordinators make technology decisions for schools, it is important to understand the cultural impact it will have on all stakeholders. Make cultural and workflow awareness part of your "beta" tech reforms.
Maximize Ed to Fulfill Every Student Need
Patrick Riccards, a guest blogger from the eduflack blog, tells us that Chicago Public Schools gives us a great example of making school an adaptable and flexible environment that matches every student's need with an appropriate offering. The result is achievement.
Sarah Miller and Beth Anderson: Phoenix Charter Academy II
We are running Chad Sansing's interview with the heads of Phoenix Charter Academy in Chelsea, MA in three parts. Here is part two. Click to read and to see the link for part one from earlier this week.
Beth Anderson & Sarah Miller: Phoenix Charter Academy
Beth Anderson, Executive Director, and Sarah Miller, Dean of Student and Family Support, share more of the school's story, strategies, and challenges with Chad Sansing in the following interview.
Supporting Learners Cradle to Career
Chad Wick, CEO, KnowledgeWorks says that we need to be developing ways to support learners in every segment of their lives, from "cradle to career."
Building EdTech Markets in a Vacuum
Christopher Swanson, Vice President for research and development at Education Week, answers some questions about education technology and the evolution of a market for public education on a recent radio program. We are running this transcript from that interview.