Personalized Learning
Next-Gen Models Break New Ground, Promote System Redesign
The 20 breakthrough school models recognized by the Gates Foundation funded Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) took on the turnaround challenge, leveraged higher education partnerships, and improved the performance and sustainability of school networks (as outlined inpart one of this three-part series). They also illustrate how blended learning supports and extends experiential learning (part two).
EdTech
John Katzman: CEO, 2Tor.com
We interview John Katzman, CEO of 2Tor.com about the fundamental changes occurring in education and what Education 2.0 will look like.
EdTech
Socioeconomic Impact of Charters in Texas
This article looks at the impact that charter schools have on the development of the economy and the labor force that feeds it.
Personalized Learning
Practical Professional Development Can Help Educators Reach “That” Student
In honor of Digital Learning Day, Andy Kalahanis, a 9th grade online educator shares how digital professional development activities have helped him engage his English students.
Personalized Learning
PDK/Gallup Poll: Surveys Look Back, Innovators Look Forward
Surveys reflect the questions asked. The annual Phi Delta Kappan International (PDK) and Gallup poll asked a bunch of rear view mirror questions and got unsurprising responses: the public appreciate teachers, local schools, and school choice. The survey reflects broad concerns about public education and budget cuts in particular.
EdTech
It’s the Right Place and Right Time for Geo-location Timelines
myHistro Extended is an engaging “DO” activity for students. It’s important for students to be able to construct a narrative and have the skills to deliver that narrative visually. They also need to be able to visualize change over time. The app allows students to organize information in their timelines (text content, dates, geo-location, links, images, videos) and showcase their finished products.
EdTech
Smarter Balanced & PARCC Will Support Tablets for Testing
The Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (Smarter Balanced) and the Partnership for Assessment Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) today issued future purchasing guidance designed to inform schools and districts on hardware and operating system specifications covering the vast majority of commercially available computers and tablets.
Series
Cities That Work for Everyone
New tools and schools are making it possible for individuals, organizations and cities to boost learning outcomes. Smart Cities starts with a handful of people with innovation mindsets--a combination of persistence, entrepreneurship and a collaborative focus on impact.
Ed Policy
White House Hosts Summit on Next Generation High Schools
Details from the first ever White House Summit on #NextGenHS that brought together innovative educators. During the summit, leaders convened to catalyze innovative thinking around opportunities to enhance and improve high school education and create more equity within education.
EdTech
Blended Learning Program Helps 35 LAUSD Schools Nearly Double Math Gains
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) schools showed significant gains, nearly doubling their growth in math proficiency between 2010 and 2012, with MIND Research Institute’s ST Math®, a visually based instructional software program featuring the animated penguin named JiJi, which fits naturally into a blended learning environment.