Category Archives: Education
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 […]
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 […]
National Summit for Education Reform Agenda
This is a really good program for anyone interested in improving the state of education; an excellent agenda and an impressive list speakers. http://www.excelined.org/Pages/Programs/Excellence_in_Action/National_Summit/2011_Agenda.aspx and here is the site for watching this event live, as it is sold out: http://wpc.230d.edgecastcdn.net/00230D/august2/fee/webcast/index.html
To the Moon – White Papers about Rocketship Education
There are a treasure trove of white papers and Research reports that feature Rocketship, an innovative charter school system in Silicon Valley that plans on a nationally reach. With a who’s who of advisors and backers, such as Reed Hastings, Sheryl Sandberg and Arthur Rock , Rocketship could revolutionize education productivity. via Rocketship Education: White […]
Advanced Academics – Innosight Institute
This particular profile describes a sort of cloud-based approach to education. In the case of Advanced Academics, the teachers work out of cubicles and connect to students and schools via cameras, electronic whiteboards and broadband. This approach is good for students who aren’t cut out for traditional education, but also is a great supplement to […]
