Ed Policy
Happy 80th Anniversary Communications Act: Time for a Rewrite
The Communications Act of 1934 still governs telecommunications in America and while updated periodically, it has not been modernized in 18 years. From phones to television to technology that hadn't previously existed, a lot has changed but dated regulations continue to view the communications sector in silos for distinct services.
Personalized Learning
Top 10 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Tech Budget
By: Robert Baker. Wondering how to get the most out of your budget this year? Here are 10 ways your school or district can save money on your tech budget.
Innov8
EdTech 10: What’s Trending
Even with a shortened holiday week there is plenty of news to share! This week's top 10 list shares massive changes in the ways we learn, design our schools, teach, and provide high quality education at scale.
Leadership
Who Moved My Desk?
In a back to school meeting last week, a 5th year teacher had a "Who Moved My Cheese" moment over the loss of her desk due to a shift to blended learning.
Ed Policy
Improving Student Engagement With Course Access
By: Neil Campbell. Course Access provides students with more control and autonomy over their learning and can help motivate and engage students by enabling them to select whatever courses they want, in the formats they prefer.
EdTech
25 Next Gen Tools for the Inquiry Classroom
Next gen tools provide meaningful ways teachers and students can explore, question, reflect and share--leading to Deeper Learning and blended and personalized opportunities for students. Here are 25 ideas for using next gen tools this year in your classroom.
Personalized Learning
Getting Smart on Blending Middle Grade Humanities
A Getting Smart bundle on blending middle grade humanities published in partnership with The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.
Leadership
Lessons in Leadership: Remembering Barbara Dreyer
Founder and CEO of Connections Education, Barbara Dreyer was an unassuming but powerful leader that helped launch the online learning revolution.
Leadership
Teacher Effectiveness – A Race to Nowhere Redux (The Urgency of Now)
By: Alvin Crawford. How do we attack challenges that have to do with educational equity for all students? How do we build strong teachers and leaders that are able to help students prepare for college and careers? It's time to consider a new avenue.
Leadership
21st Century Education: Not Just Relationships, But Also Partnerships and Personalization
By: Dr. Kenneth W. Eastwood. Let's drop the debating and move to a more inclusive discussion on how relationships, partnerships, technology, and new strategic instructional models can make teaching and learning more effective and efficient for all.