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Using Video to Study for the SATs
Magoosh has an interesting approach that mixes SAT preparation with video tutorials. Built for a multiscreen world, this content is available on PCs, tablets or smartphones. The objective of this Berkeley, CA-based start-up is to: “bridge the achievement gap by offering all students access to high quality educational material delivered through engaging and effective […]
Creativity at Home and at School – Tomorrow Night
Sir Ken Rice will talk about creativity and how to foster creativity at home and at school in what is sure to be a very worthwhile presentation tomorrow night as part of the Common Ground Speaker Series. http://www.commongroundspeakerseries.org/
A Report on the Reports on Blended Learning
This Department of Education meta-analysis looks at reports on the efficacy of online learning from the years 1996-2008. It found that: Analysts screened these studies to find those that (a) contrasted an online to a face-to-face condition, (b) measured student learning outcomes, (c) used a rigorous research design, and (d) provided adequate information to calculate […]
MILLENNIALS TO EXPLORE THE NEW DIGITAL CURRICULUM AT MEDIA INNOVATIONS SUMMIT YOUTH SYMPOSIUM
Santa Clara, Calif. – November 2, 2011 — Media Innovations Summit (MIS), the premier new media strategies conference, will address the ongoing debate over the impact of technology on young people in education and culture during its Window on Tomorrow Youth Symposium taking place December 1 from 4-7 p.m. at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Students and experts will provide fresh perspectives on new techniques and technologies advancing education in a unique forum targeted to Bay Area educators and parents.
Cellphones Integral Part of College Student Life
Article from Mashable about how smart phones have become an integral part of the college experience. The infographic is from a group called HackCollege. How Cellphones Shape the Lives of College Students [INFOGRAPHIC].
Teachers Are Embracing Digital Media
This recent survey from Grunwald Associates, LLC and PBS find that K-12 teachers are embracing digital media as tools to help the learning process. The study can be found at the following link: http://www.grunwald.com/pdfs/PBS-GRUNWALD_2011_ANNUAL_ED_TECH_STUDY.pdf
College Students and Technology
Grunwald Associates, LLC have an interesting new study as to how college students are using technology, as well as their views on how well colleges are integrating technology to make for a more fruitful learning environment. The full study can be found at this link: http://www.grunwald.com/EDUCAUSE_Grunwald_College_Student_Tech_Study.pdf while an infographic depicting some of the highlights of […]
Text Books to Tablets in East Orange
East Orange, New Jersey was an economically challenged area long before the current national economic problems. Verizon’s program to provide tablets and interconnect via their LTE network promises a way to improve East Orange’s educational system. With this package, there are a number of open source and low-cost software packages. It will be interesting to […]
New Rochelle’s Jefferson Elementary School to Implement “Learning On-The-Go”
First School in District to Launch Pilot Project Based on FCC Grant NEW ROCHELLE, NY–(Marketwire – October 19, 2011) – As part of an FCC initiative announced in July, the City School District of New Rochelle (CSDNR) has received funding to implement a “Learning On-The-Go” wireless pilot project to support and advance digital learning. On Thursday, October […]
School Tube – YouTube for Schools
YouTube has a program for educators and learners that helps students learn short lessons from teachers from around the world, provides videos to help teacher enrich their classes, allows teachers to create their own videos and gives schools the opportunity to access and control the content available to their student body. YouTube EDU brings learners […]
