10 Elements of Competency-Based Learning
Students should meet learning expectations and show what they know. Competency-based systems are fundamentally different than traditional batch processing by birthday. Here's 10 elements of a blended and performance-based system.
Create a Website to Connect With Parents
To connect with parents, your class needs to be transparent. The easiest way to kickstart this process is to have your own web site.
High Schoolers Game Their Way To College Math Readiness
It’s expected that a significant percentage of college-bound students will fail their first college math course. That dramatically reduces the percentage of students who earn a college degree particularly in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Interactive Online Stats Proves Faster & Cheaper Than Traditional Version
The new research from the nonprofit organization Ithaka was seeking to prove the viability of a less expansive application of “machine-guided learning” than the new MOOCs are attempting -- though one that nevertheless could have real implications for the costs of higher education.
Q&A: Voice Comments Improve Writing Feedback
Turnitin, a plagiarism software provider, launched Voice Comments, a new way for instructors to provide feedback on students’ writing, this May. Today, Turnitin’s Senior Education Manager, Jason Chu shares the ways that Voice Comments will improve personalized learning for students.
Parents Are First Line of Defense In Preventing “Summer Learning Loss”
With summer fast approaching, now is the time for parents to start planning ways to keep their children’s minds and bodies active during their vacation months.
Improving Urban Education Options: A Digital Portfolio Approach
There are three key strategies to improving urban schools: bring high expectations to life, create and portfolio of quality options, and phase in personal digital learning
P2PU School of Ed Launches More Courses and Groups
Here's an update from our friend Karen Fasimpaur on P2PU School of Ed-- a free, open, peer-centered professional development for K-12 teachers. They are launching their third round of courses and groups. Visit with Karen at ISTE in June.
Q&A: What’s GoingOn At Your University?
GoingOn, an academic social networking platform, allows educators and administrators to keep student informed about unique opportunities in their major, courses, interests and more. Jon Corshen, CEO of GoingOn, joins us today to discuss the ways that social networking is expanding opportunities for students, bridging gaps in collaboration and integrating increased back-channeled conversation in and out of the classroom.
Educurious: Engaging Minds & Changing Lives
Educurious set out to make kids work harder, learn more, and love it. With support from the Gates Foundation, the Seattle nonprofit created high school biology and English courses that are compelling and challenging. Results from a handful of pilot sites indicate that it’s working.