EdTech
Noodle Markets is Bridging EdTech Purchasing Information Gap
The Noodle Companies is announcing the launch of Noodle Markets, an online marketplace designed to “dramatically transform the way K-12 educational institutions buy products and services, level the playing field for vendors, improve processes, and spur innovation.”
New #NETP16 on “Future Ready Learning”
New National Education Technology Plan (#NETP16) released by the US. Department of Education Office of EdTech focuses on "Future-Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education."
EdTech 10: What You’re Missing During the Hour of Code
Students, teachers and EdLeaders are hard at work this week celebrating Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code. Here are the EdTech news stories to know as the rest of the field is wrapped up in the STEM celebration.
Self-Directed Learners with Strong Character will be the Next Generation of Leaders
At the heart of a thriving school community is a commitment to building self-directed learners. The capacity for students to own their learning, and have the motivation to do so, is a primary determinate of success in college, vocation and in life.
10 Coding & Computer Science Blogs to Bookmark
In celebration of Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week (December 7-11) we dug into the Getting Smart vault to share our top 10 favorite coding and computer science blogs. They are packed full of resources for educators, parents, students and thought leaders.
Course Access: Reimagining What’s Possible for Education
Course Access is a state level policy that expands the model of educational delivery, allowing students to complement their traditional classroom experience by accessing courses not available in their own school. This video from ExcelinEd explains what Course Access is and shares the real life stories of several students who found success by choosing this learning option.
EdTech 10: Giving Thanks Where Thanks is Due
In addition to the 1,500+ innovative leaders we shared for the 3rd Annual Smart Lists, for Thanksgiving we are thankful for this year’s positive news that we’ve been following weekly for our EdTech 10 series.
Influencing Chaos
By: Sandy Maynard. We are discovering that chaos drives change, change drives transformation, and transformation is where learning is elevated to a higher level. The element of chaos will not (should not) be removed, it is part of the cycle.
EdTech 10: Signaling Supreme Confidence
Just when we thought that confidence in EdTech couldn’t reach any higher… this week’s news signaled supreme confidence in EdTech specifically around personalized learning, platforms and in the leaders spearheading progress.
Exponential Technology: Everything is Closer Than it Appears
Exponential technologies have created eight opportunities for operators, Edupreneurs, and investors. Taking full advantage of these eight opportunities requires an improved learning infrastructure, a combination of industry standards, new state policies, and a few new tools.