EdTech
Education Technology is a multi-billion dollar sector of companies innovating in both software and hardware for teaching, learning, and running schools, districts, and state and federal education departments. We document some of the most essential technical innovations and companies that support learning, teaching and more.
Generic vs Coherent Teacher Prep
We’ve inherited sedimentary layers of local, state and federal EdPolicy--not system designed to prepare young people for the idea economy and not an easy system in which to teach. In contrast we know that good schools are coherent--everything is mission-aligned to benefit teachers and students. The benefits of purpose-built coherent teacher preparation hold the potential to extend quality learning for all teachers and students.
EdTech Products Supporting ELL
Globalization means more interaction between native speakers of different languages, and continued U.S. immigration means more English Language Learners (ELL). Both are served by the expansion of mobile access, the explosion of EdApps and the rise of machine learning. Here are nearly 100 programs and apps we reviewed over the last month that can benefit ELLs in some way.
What High School Students Thought of SXSWedu
By: Coronado High School Students. Two high school students share their perspective on what they enjoyed and what could improve after their visit to SXSWedu.
Earning a Degree Online: What You Need to Know
By: Dr. Robert Mendenhall. The typical college student of the 21st century is older and self-supporting and must balance work, family, and school. If you’re planning to become part of this nontraditional student majority, going to college online can be a great option for you. There are many choices and providers, but they are not all the same. Here are some things to know before you choose a school.
El Paso Adopts Active Learning with Plan That Powers Innovation
El Paso ISD elected trustees have officially turned the corner from a decade of test prep to a new era of “Active Learning” by adopting a strategic plan called EPISD 2020 that includes expanding dual-language education, adding technology and providing active learning environments and stronger support systems.
EdTech 10: Marching On
This week’s EdTech 10 is in the spirit of marching on, picking up where you left off after SXSWedu with your important work with today's students.
EdTech 10: Everything You’re Missing While at SXSWedu
This week’s EdTech 10 is inspired by the news that you won’t find coming out of SXSWedu, all the stories that are keeping the home fires burning.
9 Tips for Next-Gen Public Relations
The days of traditional public relations (PR) as we knew it are quickly coming to a close. With the fast paced, information world we now live in, you can get news in real time versus waiting for the evening news or next day’s newspaper. Here’s nine best practices for next-gen public relations our team tries to practice.
Habits of Success: Tools From Innovative Schools
Leading teacher development platform Bloomboard recently launched Collections of teacher resources. Collections are bite-sized resources that help educators learn how to put theory into practice. Here is a Collection on Habits of Success.
Teachers Should Have the Option of Working in Teacher-Led Schools
Ted Kolderie told me about teacher-led schools 2000. He convinced me to visit Minnesota New Country School (MNCS) where teachers had created an innovative project-based and fully individualized school -- and they were in charge.