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PDK/Gallup Poll: Surveys Look Back, Innovators Look Forward
Surveys reflect the questions asked. The annual Phi Delta Kappan International (PDK) and Gallup poll asked a bunch of rear view mirror questions and got unsurprising responses: the public appreciate teachers, local schools, and school choice. The survey reflects broad concerns about public education and budget cuts in particular.
EdTech
Infographic: The State of Digital Education
Knewton, a company that specializes in adaptive educational content for learning, recently published a powerful infographic that evaluates "The State of Digital Education."
EdTech
The Classroom Is Obsolete
Prakash Nair, the president of Fielding Nair Interational located in Minneapolis, published a commentary on Education Week this July arguing that the classroom, a relic from the Industrial Revolution, has been obsolete for several decades. His article upholds important discussion in education reform and learning development.
Personalized Learning
More foreign language, math & science possible with digital learning
Digital learning makes it easier to bring foreign language, math, science and AP courses to students. It can make language learning an engaging, ubiquitous daily experience. And it can help bring science to life and tailor math instruction.
Personalized Learning
Recapping a Dozen Don’t Miss Op-Eds
Here’s a baker’s dozen August Op-Eds you may have missed. Leadership 1. The Art of Balancing Execution & Innovation: principals and systems heads need to help their community of learners balance process improvement strategies with new approaches to learning. 2. Done Reforming; Focusing on Getting Smart: five things that…
EdTech
Tom Watkins Challenges Michigan’s Education System
Former Michigan Commissioner Tom Watkins published a provocative editorial with The Detroit News this week challenging Michigan to grasp hold of its educational system by increasing the literacy rate, improving learning statewide and preparing its citizens for "a world transformed by globalization and technology."
Personalized Learning
Done Reforming; Focusing on Getting Smart
Next week, our team will be launching GettingSmart.com, a site devoted to innovations in learning. We will continue to focus on K-12 applications, but will expand our coverage of innovations in informal, early, and adult learning. We will cover learning entrepreneurs, investors, technologies, and strategies. We will build a community of learners optimistic about the potential of connecting more young people to the idea economy through personal digital learning.
EdTech
VSHOOLZ Partners With Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Virtual school provider VSCHOOLZ announced today that it is partnering with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), an educational products and services provider, to provide traditional course content online to schools or districts looking for blended learning programs.
EdTech
NACSA Releases Viewpoint On Authorizing Online Learning
The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) released today "Authorizing Online Learning," a Viewpoint article by iNACOL President and CEO Susan Patrick and Chair Tom Vander Ark that targets key questions around authorization, enrollment and funding of online learning.
Personalized Learning
Students deserve access to quality digital content & online courses
Digital Learning Now released a video on Element 2, student access. It recommends that all students have access to quality content and courses.