Digital Learning Now
Digital Learning in Kentucky
KY Commissioner Terry Holliday By Terry Holliday Kentucky was one of the early leaders in virtual learning. Today, we are struggling to find the appropriate methods for funding, support and innovation. Over the past two years, we have been working first…
Why States Should Require Online Courses
EdWeek reposted a Miami Herald story reviewing the pros/cons of the recent addition of a Florida requirement that every high school student take an online course. There is a good deal of speculation in the article that the requirement is just about saving money, noting that “Florida spends…
Demonstrated Competence
The goal of school is learning but we still manage it based on time. Students still progress a year at a time after a 180 day school year along with other kids their age. Occasionally politicians call for an end to social promotion, but just mean making struggling students repeat a grade. We didn’t really have a better way to manage matriculation in the era of data poverty.
Reflections on Inflections
Inflection points marks the beginning of a different future. We recently hit three inflections in education, and there are three more to come that have the potential to change the world.
Education Leaders Discuss Public Perception of U.S. Education
Education leaders, policymakers, business leaders, educators, and non-profit and community-based organizations discussed the public perception of U.S. public education at an event today, hosted by Lumina Foundation and Gallup, following the release of the PDK/Gallup poll results.
More foreign language, math & science possible with digital learning
Digital learning makes it easier to bring foreign language, math, science and AP courses to students. It can make language learning an engaging, ubiquitous daily experience. And it can help bring science to life and tailor math instruction.
Recapping a Dozen Don’t Miss Op-Eds
Here’s a baker’s dozen August Op-Eds you may have missed. Leadership 1. The Art of Balancing Execution & Innovation: principals and systems heads need to help their community of learners balance process improvement strategies with new approaches to learning. 2. Done Reforming; Focusing on Getting Smart: five things that…
Students deserve access to quality digital content & online courses
Digital Learning Now released a video on Element 2, student access. It recommends that all students have access to quality content and courses.
All Students Are Digital Learners
“All students are digital learners.” It’s a statement of aspiration and opportunity. For many students, it’s their reality. It’s also the preamble to Digital Learning Now! Digital Learning Now! kicked off a weekly video series highlighting the 10 Elements of High Quality Digital Learning with a three minute summary…
All students are digital learners
“All students are digital learners.” Digital Learning Now recommends a statewide multi-provider environment with no barriers to enrollment and it suggests that states should be proactive about sharing content and resources with schools and students.