blended learning
EdTech
Scientist Social Network Could Ring Bell for Teachers
Could this be a clarion call for investors in teacher social networks? Scientists build their profession through careful rigor and even the publishing of negative results. Could this be the kind of teacher added-value tool that teachers could operate themselves?
EdTech
North Carolina County Super: Pursue Blended Technology
Dr. Donna Peters: "Leading change is hard work, and leading change for online and blended learning throughout a school system is indeed a significant challenge. While we don’t like to admit it, our schools tend to be steeped in traditional methodologies and practices that prove difficult to replace with 21st Century opportunities regardless of how ineffective the old ways may be."
Personalized Learning
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?
EdTech
Open HS of Utah Launches Open Resources Project
Open High School of Utah releases a video explaining its announcement today that it has become the first secondary school in the nation to offer an open resources curriculum.
EdTech
Blended Learning Questions Tech People Should Ask
Howard Chan posted some thoughtful questions about blended learning on his blog, Socratech Seminars, over the weekend. They are worth re-reading here.
EdTech
Blended Learning Changes Minds, Widens Perspectives
Colorado expands a school using blended learning; Brooklyn launches its newest challenger in the blended learning realm; plenty of more opportunities in Grand Rapids, once they can get over the political and ideological fear of blended and emancipate the students.
EdTech
School of One Named an i3 Highest Rated Applicant
Joel Rose, CEO of School of One in New York City, writes about upcoming events, their accolades as i3's highest ranked applicant, and a growth strategy for the institution going forward.
Personalized Learning
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.
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Sealing the Digital Gap
National Journal asks: In education, how should technology be used to close the digital gap rather than exacerbate it? What can policymakers do to help advance the promise of technological benefits in the classroom? EEP Signatories Tom Vander Ark and former Florida governor Jeb Bush have already offered their opinions.
EdTech
Udemy Raises $1M in First Funding Round
Udemy launched on May 11 and has had over 1,000 instructors create over 2,000 courses. The site has nearly reached 10,000 registered users and has an extremely active and passionate community of instructors.