Series
7 Things I Wish I Could Go Back and Tell My Not So Tech-Savvy Self
Ten years ago I came back to the classroom to find a different world where teaching using technology was the norm. So here are 7 things I wish I could go back and tell the not so tech-savvy me.
Face (to Face) Time: The Power of Vibes and Group Dynamics in a Digital World
We live in a digital world with many online professional development opportunities for teachers. However, it's still important for educators to meet face-to-face to continue connecting with colleagues in a personal way.
New School Tips from The Leading Low-Income School System
Aspire Public Schools, one of the nation’s first charter management organizations, has learned many lessons about opening great new schools over the years and offers this advice.
5 Organizations Scaling Innovations in Learning Across Africa
We live in a time of great opportunity to help spread new schools and new tools to those who need them across the planet. Here are five education organizations to watch as they scale innovations in learning across Africa.
EdTech 10: Gotta Catch ‘Em All
There are lots of cool digital developments in this week’s list. So while they might not be as exciting as Pokemon, we promise it’s worth a short break to catch this week’s EdTech10.
Students and Employers Benefit in Real World PBL
By: Dawne Adams and Robin Willner. The Pathways in Technology Early College High School school leaders and employer partners are pushing PBL to a new level that motivates students and generates community support with Workplace Challenges.
Smart Review | The Visual Edge
A book that provides educators resources to engage students in deeper learning connected to the Common Core State Standards, while also helping them visualize and organize their thoughts.
EdTech 10: Future Focus
Here is this week's top ten list with the latest on schools, tools and developments across K12 and HigherEd, as well as a peek into the future of teaching and learning.
New Classroom Ideas Come from Colleagues
I was curious as to how today's teachers are finding inspiration for their classroom. So I asked around 60 of my educator colleagues where they find their best ideas, and here is what I found.
Local Work Done With Such Care that it Changes the World
Changing the education landscape can start with local work done well. Here are three examples of education leaders whose work at their local schools was done with such great care that it changed the world.