Posts by Getting Smart Staff
EdTech
Staff Picks: Edtech, Online Learning
Sarah says, "Driving down the cost of education and learning with schools like the University of the People can expand access to learning for many and reignite a pasion for others. I'm excited to check out a few classes and see where I can expand my knowledge."
EdTech
NewSchools Highlights Joel Rose & Chris Rush From New Classrooms
NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF) today highlighted Joel Rose and Chris Rush of New Classrooms Innovation Partners in its recent video series celebrating education entrepreneurs.
EdTech
Blackboard Collaborate Goes Mobile
This June, Blackboard, Inc. increased its mobile offerings. The learning management system (LMS) provider launched its collaborative Web tool, Blackboard Collaborate, in app form under private beta with select K-12 and higher education institutions. Blackboard Collaborate Mobile allows educators and students to Web conference, share content, instant message, respond to surveys, raise hands, and more from tablets and smartphones.
Personalized Learning
Quick Guide to the Common Core: Key Expectations Explained
Since the Common Core State Standards were introduced, there has been much discussion about what they mean for educators and students and how they will impact teaching and learning. While the standards have been adopted by 45 states and 3 territories so far, there is a lot of concern, anxiety, and debate around what is best for students, potential challenges for teachers, and what implementation should and can look like.
EdTech
Staff Picks: Edtech, Digital Learning
Caroline says, "I love the idea of bringing services like speech therapy to students no matter where they live. Blended learning is proving to be powerful for students with special needs. These students should not be limited by geographic location or school resources when it comes to their learning needs."
EdTech
NewSchools Venture Fund Spotlights Ralph Bland of New Paradigm for Education
NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF) today spotlighted Ralph Bland, the founder of New Paradigm for Education (NPfE) in its recent video series celebrating education entrepreneurs.
Personalized Learning
Rocketship Education Expands Successful ST Math Pilot In 2012-13
Rocketship Education, a leading non-profit public charter school system, will begin using the non-profit MIND Research Institute’s ST Math® program with all students in grades 2-5 across its seven schools in San Jose this fall.
Personalized Learning
Join Our Twitter Chat Friday at 9amPT/12pmET: What Should Follow the Student?
John Bailey, Dave Myslinkski, Tom Vander Ark, and Carri Schneider plan to host a Twitter chat on the upcoming Digital Learning Now! Smart Series paper Friday, September 7, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. PT/ 12:00 p.m. ET.
Personalized Learning
NanoProfessor Increases Access to Front-Edge STEM Learning
Nanotechnology is the next boom in science. It explores material science (chemistry, physics, biology) at the scale of one billionth of a meter, such a low level that it’s invisible to the human eye. It includes everything from nanotechnology patents that are making L’Oreal face creams more penetrable to composites used on airplanes and aerospace that are making steal simultaneously stronger and lighter. It’s revolutionizing products across all industries by making them more efficient and durable than ever before.
Personalized Learning
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Releases Blended Learning Case Studies
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF) today released "Blended Learning in Practice: Introduction to Case Studies from Leading Schools" and its first feature on KIPP Empower Academy.