EdTech
Back to School, No ESEA, No Textbooks, Hold the Fries
2 back to school stories; ESEA politics deteriorating; textbooks will become libraries; hold the fries
Scientist Social Network Could Ring Bell for Teachers
Could this be a clarion call for investors in teacher social networks? Scientists build their profession through careful rigor and even the publishing of negative results. Could this be the kind of teacher added-value tool that teachers could operate themselves?
Blended Learning Questions Tech People Should Ask
Howard Chan posted some thoughtful questions about blended learning on his blog, Socratech Seminars, over the weekend. They are worth re-reading here.
Happy 2nd Bday: Chrome & Edmodo
Google's browser Chrome is about to overtake Firefox as the top TechCrunch reading browser. Edmodo added user number 500,000 today--what a cool birthday present. Teachers love Edmodo because it makes it easy and safe to share the web.
Putting Your "Beta" Foot Forward
When technology administrators or edtech coordinators make technology decisions for schools, it is important to understand the cultural impact it will have on all stakeholders. Make cultural and workflow awareness part of your "beta" tech reforms.
Jaime Casap: Ed Evangelist, Google Apps for Education
We did a brief interview with Jaime Casap, an evangelist for Google Apps for Education, about his role in the newly formed Digital Learning Council, formed by former Governors Jeb Bush and Bob Wise.
Bill Gates Says Khan Can Lead the Way
Bill Gates gives a shoutout to Salman Khan of Khan Academy.
Digital Learning: Changing the Curve
Digital learning is the first chance in history to change the learning curve and extend access to quality education.
10 Shifts that Change Everything
The 10 shifts that change everything about learning
The Future Arrived Without a Language
We are approaching a future that helps us live a more purpose-driven life, fueled by data, not by assumptions polished by language that may mean nothing after all.