blended learning
In Search of EduProductivity
Here's a few ideas for states strapped for cash but still interested in boosting learning gains
Learning Powered by Technology
Digital learning will be the education system of the future. Steven Midgley, Deputy Director, Office of Education Technology, US Dept of Education presents a lesson on how the government will help to incorporate technology into American education. But the government won't do it alone. There must be private and public help.
Credit Recovery vs. Dropout Recovery
EdWeek made it seem like online credit recovery is something new, but folks have been at it for 15 years. New dropout recovery models like AdvancePath and PLC build a web of support that gets kids back on track.
Future of PharmD: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Professional schools, particularly in health care, are preparing students for a dynamic and challenging work place. Blended learning and simulations are becoming more common as is a focus on 21st century skills.
The Internet is What We Make It
David Brooks rehashs Carr's 'the Internet makes us dumb' argument but ends in the right spot--it's up to us to build powerful learning experiences that harness the web.
Blended Learning Singularity
This is another in our continuing series of online learning posts in advance of the SIIA Innovate to Educate Symposium on Personalized Learning, to be held August 4-6, 2010 at the Harvard Club in Boston, Massachusetts.
3 Eras of Education
Collins & Halverson summarize the design elements of the emerging learningsystem
Blended Components
Review of Viswanath Shankar's blog post and summary of blended learning environment components.
Students Know
A collection of notes taken during a student panel about personalized learning. What do students think about using virtual education to
High Five to Charters
Here's to Nelson, the Alliance, and the charter sector on a great conference.