future of learning
The Four Systemic Problems in Education
The Bridgespan Group put out a series of articles on education reform needs. Here is a link to one of them -- four things that are keeping education from being excellent.
AR: Bringing Social Studies to Life
Bringing history to life: developments in augmented & virtual reality
New Zealand Sponsors Future of Learning Talk
New Zealand played host to Dr. Monica Martinez, President of New Tech Network, who shared elements of KnowledgeWorks’ 2020 Forecast: Creating the Future of Learning, to show how education is evolving into a world where learning is tailored to the needs of the individual student and brought to life by compelling, real-world experiences.
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.
The Bottom of the S-Curve
Notes from a meeting with the Education Interim Committee, chaired by Senator Howard Stephenson.