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Ed Gets High Marks for First 2 Years
Obama admin gets high marks for first 2--more reform than every--but could still use a tuneup and a forward lean
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The Best Classroom in the World?
Like many media angles, this media angle lumps together technology discussions in education reform as if they have always been about "just add computers". That's not the case. The use of the best of social web, technology, computing and programs must include, and will always include, the use of great teachers and student-centric learning methodologies.
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Josh Jarrett: Snr. Program Officer, Gates Foundation
Josh Jarret explains the vision for public education that is being forged by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In this interview, he lists some points for how technology can help transform public delivery of education and invites feedback on how that will work.
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Tech Improves Learning and Saves Money
Well implemented technology pays off with improved learning, climate, and cost savings.
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Moving From En Masse Learning to One-to-One
A missive from one of the many learning professionals out there reminds us that New York State is at least one state in the union that is moving from looking at learners and students as a massive group to individuals that have unique problem sets and needs.
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Bill Gates Talks Ed Tech
Bill Gates has been taking online classes for years. Now, he thinks it’s time to make sure a whole lot more students do the same.
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Blackboard Teams with K12 to Clear Remediation Hurdles
Blackboard Inc. and K12 Inc. today announced plans to develop an innovative and flexible solution to cut the cost of delivering remediation courses while increasing their overall quality and effectiveness.
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Will Richardson: Change Agent
Can Will Richardson help teachers alter the culture of teaching to accept more willingness to engage in the global Internet and in interactive collaboration using tools on the web? We hope so.
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iPad Used in Surgery, Next Step School? (video)
Japanese surgeons have readily adopted the iPad as a surgical tool and add-on. What questions are we still struggling with in education in the United States that is keeping this tool from the hands of teachers and students?
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Finishing School: Taking On the Half-Finished or Never Started
This is the working title of a new book I am working on. In the New Learning environment, it will be the task of students, parents, teachers and leaders to take on new challenges that we are only now beginning to see. I welcome you to help me write this book.