EdTech
SmartTech Roundup: FETC Debuts, Noteworthy Tech, Cheaper College
MIND Research Institute showed off its recently released ST Math Touch tablets, which will bring the visual math games from Jiji and ST Math to tablets for an increased mutli-sensory approach. View our exclusive video demo with Paul Blair.
Digital Learning Day: Ohio Celebrates Education Innovation
Digital Learning Day marks a nationwide celebration of innovative teaching and learning through digital media and technology that engages students and provides them with a rich, personalized educational experience. More than 30 states, hundreds of school districts, thousands of teachers, and more than a million students will encourage the innovative use of technology by trying something new, showcasing success, kicking off project-based learning, or focusing on how digital tools can help improve student outcomes.
Staff Picks: Chromebooks, Small Schools, Social Learning
Tom picks "Why Three Districts Chose Chromebooks Over Tablets" in response to this year's FETC. Karen picks "Study Validates Replacement of Big Bad Schools With New Small Schools," saying this is long overdue proof. Sarah picks guest blogger Kristen Swanson's post on making online learning social.
K12 & Project Tomorrow Say Tech Can Improve Critical Edu Challenges
K12, Inc. and Project Tomorrow recently published "Leveraging Technology to Close the Achievement Gap: A Critical Peer Survey," a white paper in a two-part series that examines results from the SPEAK UP national survey and ways edleaders are targeting critical challenges in education.
10 Findings That Will Shape Students Today for the Workforce Tomorrow
In the worst economy since the Great Depression, Californians are struggling to earn a living, get an education, and raise a family. How will we adapt to learn, work, and connect in the future? A new book with findings from Apollo Research Institute describes how businesses and workers will compete for jobs and opportunities in a global, technology-driven marketplace.
New England Schools Win $5M Grant to Develop Personalized High Schools
More than 1,300 applicants applied for the Investing in Innovation (i3) Program of the U.S. Department of Education and 30 will receive funding. Among them, The New England Network for Personalization and Performance (NENPP) received a $5 million grant to redesign and innovate a high school that prepares and motivates students for postsecondary success.
Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?
Many people argue that entrepreneurship cannot be taught. They point to college dropouts like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, and insist that the ability to break out on one’s own is intrinsic. It isn’t something that you can teach, develop, or hone through experience. It’s natural.
MIND Launches ST Math Touch for Tablets to Help Students Learn Math Visually
Paul Blair at MIND Research Institute tells Advocacy Partner Getting Smart about its new ST Math Touch for tablet computers. ST Math helps students learn math concepts with visual-spatial reasoning. Research has shown that ST Math improves math comprehension and understanding.
New Classrooms Innovation Partners Announces Plans to Personalize the Classroom
New Classrooms Innovation Partners (New Classrooms), a non-profit intended to help schools implement effective adaptive and personalized learning models, announced its launch today.
NewSchools Announces Early-Stage EdTech Fund to Accelerate Student Achievement
ewSchools Venture Fund today announced the creation of an Education Technology Seed Fund, a new initiative to invest in entrepreneurs developing education technology tools, applications, content, and services that will significantly improve education opportunities for children from low-income communities.