Personalized Learning
Personalized learning is a mindset and approach to teaching that focuses on meeting each learner where they are and tailoring a curriculum that considers their interests, prior knowledge and skill level, and pace. Such a demand on the teacher requires sophisticated usage of technology in a combination of personalized, blended and online learning.
Blogging to Learn
Jason Bedell's PD2.0 series includes a great post on Writing to Grow. Blogging is a great way to find out what you think and promote focused learning in the process.
The End of the Book
The First Book describes the magic of learning to read but treats the book as relic and the process as a religious rite. Digital natives are growing up post-book and that's not all bad.
A Super Portfolio in Newark
Zuckerberg's breathtaking gift to Newark will require a super superintendent to build a portfolio of new schools
Smart Culture: Reversing the Dumbing of America
How do we help Americans value education more broadly? One thing we know--dinner conversations still matter.
5 Categories Where Private Investment Will Help Edu
Private investment in learning technology will be key to driving improvement and creating new options for students
Investment & Enterprise, Not Protectionism
US Congress made America look pathetic and less relevant this week with protectionist rhetoric. Instead, we should build infrastructure and encourage enterprise
Thinking Big with Chopra
Aneesh Chopra, White House CTO, is a tech rock start at home and in India. Here's a couple big bus ride ideas that would make a world of difference.
Boredom Dampens U.S. Achievement
I'm in India this week observing education innovations and styles. Newsweek's Samuelson claims lack of motivation in US high schools results in lost elementary gains. Hard to change society, but we can add cool learning games to the daily student playlist.
Ditch Textbooks and Go Online
Netbooks & tablets are cheap enough and content is good enough, that it's time to ditch textbooks
Why Solve Old Problems When a New Problem is Easier?
Conventional Wisdom is working the old problem: how to get a great teacher in every classroom? The right question is: what sequence of learning experiences will help individual students succeed?