EdTech
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EdTech 10: Post-ISTE Grooviness
I’m thinking we can divide our readers into two categories this week: those who went to #ISTE13 and those who didn’t. Either way we’ve got something for you in this week’s EdTech 10 - whether you’re unpacking this weekend or still recovering from conference-envy. For starters, check ISTE’s Top Ten Conversations from the Getting Smart Editor and ISTE-veteran Alison Anderson.
EdTech
Kodable: The First Step in Coding
Kodable makes programming education inviting for students at a young age. This is important for diversifying the computer science area, because it gets students interested and thinking about computer science before society has an opportunity to tell them that programming isn't cool or for girls.
Personalized Learning
Super Power Physics Lessons Debut on TED-Ed
Calling all science teachers! Today, TED-Ed launches a new series of physics lessons, Super Power Physics Lessons, and these are definitely lessons worth sharing!
Leadership
What is the Most Promising EdTech For Emerging Economies?
The growing interplay between U.S. and Indian edtech sectors is worth watching. Tablet bundles will become more common in both markets. Content will get smarter and become cheaper. Mobile penetration will extend learning. Blended formats will boost achievement in the U.S. and extend access to quality in India.
EdTech
ISTE’s Top Ten Conversations
It seems safe to say that no one will be wrapping up the ISTE conference tomorrow without having met someone new, learned something new or had a conversation about trying something new during the next school year.
Personalized Learning
Museums & MOOCs
Earlier this month, I wrote about museums and alternate models of accessibility, from mobile brain science museums to portable pop-up hands-on STEM ‘museums’. These models, although mobile, still exist in a physical space – and there’s nothing wrong with that. The Think Tank is filled with brain science technology that just isn’t available to the average person, and the whole point of the Foundation for Early Learning’s Uni project is to bring hands-on science-related activities into public spaces.
EdTech
OpenEd Launches Comprehensive Catalog of Common Core Content
OpenEd Institute provides access to over 120,000 videos and 80,000 educational games, searchable by keyword, grade and standard.
Personalized Learning
Enriching Online Education through E-Service-Learning
While the physical separation of online students from the campus poses a significant challenge to participating in service-learning opportunities, pioneering educators are attempting to offer equivalent learning experiences to online students.
Ed Policy
EdTech 10: ISTE, Legs, Reach, Tabs & Texas
The flurry of edtech announcements leads to increased excitement over the trip many will take to San Antonio for ISTE13 next week.
Personalized Learning
Investing in Tech to Turn the Tides in Wheatland
Jason Tadlock helped turned around a tough situation in a small K-8 district outside Milwaukee by investing in technology and teachers.