blended learning
Ed Policy
EdTech 10: No Brain Drain Here
Summer Brain Drain is a well-documented concept. However, our team has recently noticed that the dreaded “summer slump” that sends out-of-practice kids into classrooms each fall doesn’t seem to affect adults. In fact, we’ve got evidence that teachers and leaders will be showing up with new tools to drive new practices as a result of a very productive summer. Check out this week’s top ten edtech stories for a scan of the proof.
Personalized Learning
Make or Break, Why Middle School Math Counts
The middle school landscape is interesting no matter how you spin it, but combine students’ physical and emotional changes with new and difficult content, and unique challenges face educators and students alike. Middle school is a time of development, discovery and transition for students - but also an exciting and powerful time for math education.
Personalized Learning
Say Hello to The Netflix Generation
By: James Cross. Today's students are the ‘Netflix Generation’ — they've grown up in a world where video is available instantly, on-demand, and on any device. With video now accounting for 43% of all online traffic, forward thinking colleges and universities are looking to explore the rich educational possibilities video can offer.
EdTech
Seeing is Believing: The Awesomeness that is zSpace
You see, when I think about my recent test-drive of the zSpace System, which is defined by the self-titled technology provider as “a virtual reality environment for immersive exploration, visualization, and learning,” I find myself with a swirling brain full of positive adjectives that ironically render me nearly speechless.
EdTech
Todo Math: Great Math App for Diverse Learners
All in all, Todo Math is a complete, well-designed app which will serve children through all stages of early elementary math education. Perfect for supplemental math practice at school or at home. And it is well worth the purchase price.
Personalized Learning
Next Gen Accountability: Ohio & Beyond
A discussion of how accountability should work--from students to universities--with a few comments about where Ohio is on the curve.
EdTech
Making the LMS Decision
Choosing an LMS can be a difficult for schools and districts, however it is a key decision in the planning of any blended learning environment. We recently talked with Megan Leich, Campus Coordinator for the BlendEd Consortium on how BlendEd approached such an important decision.
EdTech
Engaging Students with QR Code Matching
At my ISTE poster session on student Tech Camp, I showed a QR code matching game that I use for hardware and software terminology. Many people liked the idea. Here’s how to do it!
Innov8
EdTech 10: Announcements From The Road
Though hearts are still breaking over the USA’s loss to Belgium in the World Cup game yesterday, we’re here to boost you back up with the latest in EdTech news. This week we’re focusing on exciting announcements from our time spent this week at ISTE and National Charter Schools Conference. Happy 4th Ya’ll!
Leadership
The Numbers Add Up at #NCSC14
With record high temperatures in sunny Las Vegas, over 4,500 charter school advocates happily lined the air conditioned halls at Mandalay Bay Convention Center this week. Here’s a recap...