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Fordham Launches New Digital Learning Volume for EdReform
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute today launched "Education Reform for the Digital Era," a new digital learning volume with papers in its Creating Sound Policy for Digital Learning series.
EdTech
Infographic: How to Extend the Reach of Excellent Teachers
Did you know that only 25 percent of classes are taught by excellent teachers? We need to find ways to leverage great teachers and extend their talents to more students through the use of technology, new classroom models, and more.
Personalized Learning
In the Future, Teachers Remain Key to Student Success
New technologies and 21st century students will change tomorrow’s classrooms but quality instruction will remain the most important indicator of student achievement, which is why we must invest in professional development for teachers today.
EdTech
Adobe Launches Cloud Solutions & Next Gen Creative Suite for Students & Educators
Educators have taken advantage of Adobe's Creative Suite to engage high school and college students in learning about design, games, video production and more. Today, Adobe announced the launch of Adobe Creative Cloud Student and Teacher Edition, and Creative Suite 6 Student and Teacher Edition for institutions worldwide.
EdTech
SmartTech Roundup
Launches SchoolTube announces launch of personalized educator channels. Educators can now grab their own video channel URL. Pearson powers Propero, a low-cost higher ed solution that will help colleges complete with low-cost providers. Pearson also launched an online learning exchange (OLE) election series to facilitate political…
EdTech
Who Will Work in Schools of the Future?
Robin Lake, CRPE, filled in for Rick Hess last week. One of her great EdWeek blogs asked who will work in schools of the future? "The best technological innovations really are transforming the way kids learn and the way schools are organized." That's the difference between edtech layered on top of how we've always done school and real blended learning.
Personalized Learning
School Board Members Consider Digital & Deeper Learning
Bob Wise, Mark Edwards and Tom Vander Ark discussed digital learning at NSBA in Boston. Another session considered the potential for the Common Core to encourage deeper learning.
Personalized Learning
Oklahoma Dialog on Digital Learning Now
The shift to digital learning adds benefits but increases complexity. And, in most places, there’s no more money. In fact we’re dealing with what Marguerite Roza calls the Decade of Deficits.
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Take the Bio-Bus to the Future to Learn About Recycled Fuels
Chemistry teacher Tray Sleeper at Merrimack High School in Merrimack, NH published "Bio-Bus to the Future," a SchoolTube video demonstrating how to create fuel from recycled fry grease in a parody that plays off of the hit 1980's film "Back to the Future."
Personalized Learning
After School: 5 Apps Your Students Are Using When You’re Not Looking
So, Dick (now he prefers to be called Rich) and Jane are upstairs in their bedrooms, supposedly doing their homework. But you suspect they are doing what they usually do, chatting in Facebook, browsing friends’ Tumblr posts, or looking for funny cat videos on Youtube. Think again.