Posts by Getting Smart Staff
Prize & Pull Mechanisms to Boost Learning
We are only just beginning to realize the potential for prizes to mobilize global expertise and accelerate innovation in education, according to the co-authors of a newly released paper. “Using Prizes & Pull Mechanisms to Boost Learning.”
EdTech 10: Staying Connected
This week has been all about connectivity. As students head home for the summer and teachers plan for the next school year, the education world is preparing to find new ways to keep us all connected. For more on what connectivity matters check out this blog and see the top stories of the week.
Infographic: Schooling Around the World
Education is a ‘hot topic’ in the United States,but it’s time to go global.
New Virtual Education Conference On The Block: Momentum
A new virtual education learning conference is making it’s public debut. The Foundation for Florida Virtual announced on Thursday, they are opening their annual virtual education conference to a national audience.
How Blended and Adaptive Learning Support the Transition to the Common Core
Developed by teachers in a process initiated by governors and state education leaders across the nation, the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) set a high bar for defining what students should know and be able to do in Mathematics and Language Arts.
EdTech 10: No Summertime Blues Here!
What’s not to love about summer time? Longer days. Fruity drinks. Backyard barbeques. Family vacations. That’s not all we love about this time of year. There’s lots of love about all the developments in this week’s top edtech news stories. Dive in!
Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn! Oh My!
We’ve talked about Twitter, Twitter Chats, and Pinterest. But what about those other social media tools out there?
EdTech 10: Summer Lovin’
Schools may be coming to a close for the year, but the shift to blended and personalized learning doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. As this week’s top stories show, temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up. Check out all the great innovations on the rise this week!
5+5= 10 Summer Learning Ideas for Teachers and Students
Don’t fall down that summer slide with these ten suggestions- you’ll have so much fun you’ll never want summer break to end.
TLA Blended Learning Snapshot: EdTech Procurement in Houston Released
Today, The Learning Accelerator (TLA) released “TLA Blended Learning Snapshot: EdTech Procurement in Houston” (HISD), the first in their Blended Learning Snapshot Series.