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.
Assessment Grants Chart Course for Decade to Come
ESEA didn’t get reauthorized this year, but the new framework for US education was initiated this week when the Department awarded $330M grants to two state consortia.
Happy 2nd Bday: Chrome & Edmodo
Google's browser Chrome is about to overtake Firefox as the top TechCrunch reading browser. Edmodo added user number 500,000 today--what a cool birthday present. Teachers love Edmodo because it makes it easy and safe to share the web.
Charter Schools Finding Niches
As the charter sector matures, states should revise first generation laws to address specific needs and encourage innovation.
Digital Learning: Changing the Curve
Digital learning is the first chance in history to change the learning curve and extend access to quality education.
10 Shifts that Change Everything
The 10 shifts that change everything about learning
Rest of the Story in L.A.
L.A. chief wants to use value added evaluation. UTLA now more likely to adopt to keep names out of the paper.
AR: Bringing Social Studies to Life
Bringing history to life: developments in augmented & virtual reality
CO & LA Surprise Losers
CO & LA surprise losers; OH & NY surprise winners in RttT.
Back to School
Preparation for the 2010-11 year is in the can, but we can look forward to interesting developments next year that will make learning more personal, portable, and powerful.