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New in Texas Edu in 2014
Here's a look into what is new in Texas education this year.
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The Cost of Raising & Educating Kids
Recently heightened cost pressures suggest the need to develop better and cheaper learning options for kids. Competency-based and blended models appear to be the most productive and raise academic results.
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E-Line Scaling Learning Games and Impact
Building a viable business model has proven more difficult that building interesting games. E-Line Media may have cracked the code on combining education and entertainment and scaling game-based learning.
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Beyond Traditional Silos: Connecting Humanities to Real World, Deeper Learning, & STEM
The humanities and STEM really do go hand in hand (hence the increased emphasis on STEAM). We also see this content integration throughout schools that incorporate Deeper Learning and Project-Based Learning as foundational approaches to learning.
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What You Need to Know About Online Learning Today
By: David Miller. Research has come out that allows us to get an idea of how online education compares to traditional, in-person education. Here are recent findings about the growth of online learning.
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The Importance of STEM Education for K-2 Learners
Science 4 Us shares why STEM education is important for even our youngest learners who already have the gift for exploration and experimentation.
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Thumbs Up For #SXSWedu: 21 Sessions We’re Voting For
SXSWedu 2015 is right around the corner and Panel Picker is open for voting until Sept 5th! Here are 21 Sessions we'll be voting for!
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Is the Sharing Economy Education’s Future?
It’s unknown whether the future of education is a beacon in the distance or a reality in tomorrow’s view. What we do know is that the sharing economy, when applied to education, has the potential to accelerate a highly advanced teaching and learning model. The question then is not “Is the sharing economy education's future?” The question that now remains: Are we ready to embrace education's future?
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Top 10 Reasons to Use Big History Project This School Year
Humans interested in Humanity, proceed. Middle school and high school teachers interested in a cool integrated block, read on. High school principals interested in boosting engagement, critical thinking, and writing across the curriculum—we have a super block for you. 1. What is Big History? Go to Big History Project’s website. To watch their 2 minute video introducing Big History, you simply click the play button on the Waffle House image (intrigued? You should be). You don’t have to sign up to watch it and learn more, but you will want to. And signing up is free. Big History Project is run by a non-profit organization (i.e. they are not out to sell anything to anyone), and it’s OPEN, FREE, and ONLINE. Enough said.
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Getting Smart On Blending Middle Grade Math
A collection of blog posts from leaders in the field that outlines student-centered approaches to learning in blended math sponsored by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.