EdTech
Design-Focused University–The Best Thing Since French Fries (Which Are Also Belgian)
A recent trip to Europe took Tom to Howest, a University that’s known for their approach to learning and research and close collaboration with industry and the social sector. Learn how Howest and MyMachine are making design thinking as common in Belgian schools as Frites are on dinner tables
The Best Edtech Tool is an Empowered Teacher
By Keith Westman - Without a plan for how edtech tools will improve student learning, this technology is often used simply for the sake of being used. This post explores how we can change that.
33 Quality Learning Platforms
Platforms can help educators accomplish a variety of challenging tasks, such as powering personal learning plans, managing assignments, supporting the development of standards-aligned projects, and more. Today we’re recognizing 33 platforms with widespread use and/or distinctive features.
Helpful Tools for Providing Effective Competency-Based Education
These tools represent a sampling of some of the best CBE-capable edtech in the areas of learning platforms/learning management systems, curriculum resources, assessment/reporting, and platforms that fall outside of these categories.
Incubating EdTech: AT&T Announces 4th Aspire Accelerator Class
AT&T's EdTech accelerator program finds, develops and invests in companies that are rethinking the learning revolution. These companies are using tech to promote student success beyond the classroom. Meet the 2018 Aspire Accelerator cohort.
To Bring Learning into the Digital Age, We Must Empower Teachers
By: Bev Perdue. Much like a paper map, our current educational system is outdated in technology implementation. This post explores two new resources to aid those looking for an update.
How IMS is Leading on Interoperability and Credentialing
Plumbing--you don’t think about it, but can’t imagine life without it. In education, data is now the plumbing, and IMS Global Learning Consortium is the leading standards-setting body. Here, we look at some big announcements from a recent event they hosted.
Innovation: Creating and Learning in AR, VR
As a long-standing fan of technology and the endless possibilities, any time I learn about a new tool, I either immediately create an account and try to figure it out on my own or I learn just enough about it to get my students started working on something.
Equity and Innovation at NewSchools Summit
With a call to leverage diversity for innovations in learning, Stacey Childress opened the 2018 NewSchools Summit (#NSVFsummit) in San Francisco. The national nonprofit catalyzes new schools, encourages better EdTech tools and develops diverse EdLeaders. Tom shares highlights from the summit and more.
10 Classroom-Ready Computational Thinking Resources for K-12
By: Dacia Jones. Computational thinking can help prepare the next generation for the future of work. It teaches students to process information like a computer would. It'll guide students through a series of steps, similar to an algorithm, to solve open-ended problems.