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Microsoft Launches Imagine Cup Gaming Competition
Interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among children has been in decline over the past decade. If these trends continue, there could be a possible shortage of STEM graduates and careers in computer programming and software design may go unfilled in coming years.
EdTech
Video: The Transformational Power of Education Technology
Throughout history technology has helped society improve in endless ways. Advanced tools have helped doctors and architects become more effective and efficient, teachers could also now benefit immensely from access to new technological tools. Customized student instruction via online data tracking means that students who are behind, no longer have to stay behind.
Personalized Learning
Freemium U
Scott Hines is the president of World Education University (WEU). He's also mayor of the city of Rancho Mirage, CA. While this may turn out to be University Mirage, you should pay attention to this business model.
EdTech
Mobile University: Stanford’s Evolving iPhone and iPad Apps
Stanford University’s iPhone app was one of the first of its kind. We look at how the app has evolved, and a new version that’s been created for the iPad.
EdTech
EdTech 10: EdTech Equinox
This week brought us the official arrival of Spring. In honor of the Vernal Equinox - with its equal amounts of day and night, we thought we’d deliver this week’s Top 10 - with equal parts education and technology. Enjoy!
Personalized Learning
Mesa Showcases Tech, Supports Innovation Teams
Mesa Public Schools is hosting a Tech Expo to boost exposure of their staff (and area educators) to innovations in learning. The district will make grants to 10-20 Innovation Teams next month.
EdTech
Infographic: The Role of Pinterest Inside & Outside The Classroom
Pinterest is not just about recipes, dresses and decor for your home any longer. Schools and teachers are creating authentic learning experiences that can be shared through pins. The infographic below shares how professors and teachers are encouraging student participation in several ways. What education boards are you using?
Personalized Learning
CK12 Challenges Students to “Get-Real” with Competition
CK12 Foundation is challenging students to develop and submit applications that showcase K-12 STEM concepts in the Get Real Competition. Awards will be given to the top three teams and they will have the opportunity to chose one of the following devices for their classrooms; Apple iPad 2, Chromebook, NOOK HD tablet, or a Kindle Fire tablet.
Personalized Learning
SuperHuman Education
Teachers will become mediators between students, knowledge and technology. As technologies like game-based learning and intelligent tutors continue to improve, the role of the teacher will continue to migrate to one of mediator or guide. This is an essential and critical role, where teachers become even more important.
Leadership
#ASCD13: Whole Child, Whole Teacher
The teaching and learning association, ASCD, gathered in Chicago this week--nearly 11,000 strong but the conference seemed swallowed by the giant McCormick Convention Center. It's not the crazy crush of SXSWedu or the ASU Summit.