Blended STEM: LEGO Education Combines Discovery, Invention and Presentation
Boomers grew up with the colorful building bricks first developed by LEGO® in 1932. Decades of product extensions aimed at older youth created an extensive catalog of hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) exploration. In 1997, through a joint venture with science supplier Pitsco, Inc., LEGO Education formed to develop innovative K-12 learning solutions around a wide range of STEM skills.
Former WV Governor Pushes for ‘Blended Learning’
Bob Wise, Alliance for Excellent Education and co-chair of Digital Learning Now, was in Olympia Washington last week advocating for blended learning and the 10 Elements of High Quality Digital Learning.
Review: Encouraging Social Innovation Through Capital
In Encouraging Social Innovation Through Capital: Using Technology to Address Barriers Kim Smith, Bryan Hassel, and Julie Petersen explore how technology can help "steer capital toward the organizations and approaches that have the greatest impact." The paper is the fourth in a series on Innovation for the Public Good, sponsored by Rockefeller.
Touching the education elephant
Here's a list of 10 interesting education-related experiences from the past week. I’m intentionally casting a wide net, but it’s all focused on innovations in learning. Blogging helps me make sense of what I’m experiencing. What’s your personal learning plan? How are you making sure you get multiple touches at the education elephant? How are you making sense of it all?
Festival Inspires Students in STEM Education and Careers
USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo and Book Fair, hosted by Lockheed Martin, takes place April 28-29, 2012 in Washington D.C. for high school and college students who are looking for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career opportunities and inspiration.
Webinar: Discover How to Get Involved In Digital Learning Day
The Alliance for Excellent Education (Alliance) plans to host the webinar "Countdown to Digital Learning Day: District and School Perspectives," which will feature the power of digital learning at districts and how to participate in the first-ever Digital Learning Day, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST.
Principal Bill Crockett Gives an Inside Scoop On Connections Academy
This December, Bill Crockett, the Principal of the free, online school Capistrano Connections Academy in Southern California, spoke about the definition and benefits of a virtual school model on the TheLip.tv. His interview with Greg Matuskiewicz gives a detailed, inside scoop to online learning and Connections Education.
McGraw-Hill Education Expands Investment in Personalized Digital Learning
McGraw-Hill Education has affirmed its leadership in the area of personalized digital learning, a growing movement in education. Spurred by innovations in educational technology, personalized learning has the potential to elevate student performance to the level demanded by the global knowledge economy. McGraw-Hill is leading this evolution through the development of cutting-edge programs and technologies as well as its contributions to prominent ed tech discussions, like the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
FLVS Students Outperform State Average In AP Courses
Despite late claims that online and blended learning students are underperforming, Florida Virtual School® (FLVS) students are excelling at meeting global expectations in learning. FLVS announced today that students enrolled in its 15 Advanced Placement® (AP) courses outperformed Florida state averages by 12 percent, equal to global averages.
Nation Earns a C in Education Week’s Annual Quality Counts
Education Week released today its annual Quality Counts 2012: The Global Challenge - Education in a Competitive World, which takes a critical look at states' performance in policy, standards, assessments, school accountability, and more in the United States education system among a competitive world. Quality Counts awarded the entire nation a C while Maryland leads with a B-plus, the highest score among all 50 states. This year, nearly half the states scored a C or lower.