EdTech
Nic Borg: Co-Founder, Edmodo (Part II)
Today we run the second half of our interview with edmodo co-founder Nic Borg.
Launch of Digital Learning Council a Success
Here's a rundown of the launch last week of the Digital Learning Council, spearheaded by Governors Jeb Bush and Bob Wise. If you have any questions about the Digital Learning Council, you can follow them on Twitter and contact edReformer.
The Internet and the Deep Blue Sea
Highly interactive, web-based gaming will be the future of school curriculum. We look at one offering from Filament Games to show you what that may look like. Say hello to "Resilient Earth."
Intel CEO: 'Next Big Thing' Won't Come from US
If we know America faces a shortfall in its ability to research, develop and bring to market tech solutions, why aren't we teaching our kids new tech skills with the very best teachers and with the newest innovations?
How Teachers Use edModo
We found a teacher online who uses edmodo. If you were wondering about the social learning platform, which is free to teachers and districts, here it is.
The Gap Grows
Black, Hispanic and poor children are catching up to Asian and White classmates in Texas. Click to read more daily news updates about education reform.
Putting the "MMPRPG" Credential on Your CV
In my constant search for meaning in online video gaming, I stumble across a gamer who is proficient at editing live digital "film" and producing a kind of sports commentary for Starcraft 2, one of the many popular MMPRPGs found online. Here is his video on YouTube.
Richard Culatta: Customization and Learning
Netflix knows what you want. Amazon knows what you want. You feel connected to data customization that helps you make lifestyle choices. Education is the most important lifestyle choice. So, what could customization look like in public education?
Governors Advance Digital Learning Evolution
Former Governors Bob Wise and Jeb Bush have formed the Digital Learning Council to develop a set of best practices to address issues in American education such as equity, security, classroom tech and digital content.