EdTech
Online Charters Expand Learning Options
With the rise of options for anywhere, anytime digital learning, online charter schools play an important role in providing equitable access to a variety of quality learning pathways.
Face (to Face) Time: The Power of Vibes and Group Dynamics in a Digital World
We live in a digital world with many online professional development opportunities for teachers. However, it's still important for educators to meet face-to-face to continue connecting with colleagues in a personal way.
5 Organizations Scaling Innovations in Learning Across Africa
We live in a time of great opportunity to help spread new schools and new tools to those who need them across the planet. Here are five education organizations to watch as they scale innovations in learning across Africa.
EdTech 10: Gotta Catch ‘Em All
There are lots of cool digital developments in this week’s list. So while they might not be as exciting as Pokemon, we promise it’s worth a short break to catch this week’s EdTech10.
Designing Beautiful Places for Learning
Victoria Bergsagel, president of Architects of Achievement, has helped envision successful programs and inspiring spaces for hundreds of schools. Here are ten suggestions she offers for opening stellar new schools.
6 Practices of Thoughtful Leaders
Here are examples of thoughtful education leaders creating innovative places where young people can practice consideration, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity in a complex and sometimes overly violent world.
Bridging the Knowledge Gap of Special Education Students
By: Joan Bright. As a special education teacher, the progress I’ve seen with my students this past year through an innovative blended learning model and proprietary technology platform is greater than any other year in my career.
Could Online Learning Tools Replace the Traditional Teacher?
In the age of 21st century schools, flipped classrooms and cyber education, what is the future of the traditional classroom teacher? An experiment with a language app in my classroom helped me decide.
5 Ways to Grow and Sustain a Great EdTech Company
Here is advice on five ways to grow and sustain a successful education technology company with dedicated employees for the long-term from the leaders at Curriculum Associates.
3 Lessons Chipotle Can Teach EdTech
By: Nathan Martin. Three things people who make tools for education could learn about authentic, purposeful communication and “what works” from the people who make burritos.