Reading the Tea Leaves of Blended Learning
There needs to be a stronger mix of qual and quant methods that can capture the impact of learning with technology, such as the study of: human-computer interaction; the brain (cognitive learning); the senses (visual, design); and system and social dynamics, according to Dr. Kelly Edmonds, an online learning consultant.
Performance Contracting: Lessons from Chartering
Performance contracting, with lessons from charter school authorizing, should be used by states to fill gaps in service delivery.
The Changing Landscape of Teaching
Like doctors, lawyers, and accountants, learning professionals can freelance, start a business, build a nonprofit, or join a public delivery system.
The Gadgeting of School
Green Dot Public Schools achieves greater API growth; IBM guarantees a job after graduation in NYC; Pearson launches nation's first complete iPad-based social studies program
Five Pieces of Advice for Newark Plan
Time education columnist Andy Rotherham, who also blogs at Eduwonk, gives Facebook CEO a pep talk of sorts on what to do with that US$100 million matching grant to Newark.
Denver Charters Receive Millions
The Broomfield-based Charter School Growth Fund on Wednesday announced a pledge of $4 million to West Denver Prep and Denver School of Science and Technology charter schools.
Michael Horn: Co-Author, "Disrupting Class" Chat Replay
Here is the replay of the live chat with "Disrupting Class" co-author Michael Horn, Executive Director of Education at the Innosight Institute.
E-Line Media Launches Gamestar Mechanic
E-Line Media and the Institute of Play announced today the launch of Gamestar Mechanic, a game-based learning platform that teaches the principles of game design as a form of 21st Century skill building. Teachers may be interested in this.
On the Brink, but Of What?
This has been a remarkable week: Waiting for Superman premier, Education Nation on NBC, and a giant grant to a struggling district. What does it all mean?
Pershing Square Donates $25 Mil to Zuck Match Grant
A Barbara Martinez report on the Zuckerberg-Booker Alliance, with news that Pershing Square has donated US$25 million to the challenge grant started by Mark Zuckerberg's Startup: Education grant to Newark Public Schools.