An article about computer games in science education using "active prolonged engagement," as opposed to "planned discovery."

The focus appears to be how people learn online, and not just getting content up. MIT is obviously a great partner, and a natural one for Harvard, especially in a venture like this.

Cute story about a renewed interest in table hockey. One quote: "In videogames, there is no humanity."

A very good meditation on how technology is changing who we are -- not all for the better.

Discusses the need for value-added assessment of learning effectiveness in college.

Note the first listed winner in the (empowering) education category: involved with use of interactive games to enhance learning in math and science.

If everyone is learning to write code for the internet, will we see an explosion of new sites, apps, and even games?

Close to home here at the Ed School...sounds like Moneyball for the education set.

Here is the latest volley from NYC in its maneuvering with the teachers' union. No particular relevance to technology, except that I guess this loan repayment offer would attract young teachers with loans hanging over them.

Video game exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, through Sept 30.

Discussion of productivity in university education, and Obama's comment on controlling tuition costs. Reference to Baumol's disease and the possible role of technology in modernizing the traditional approach.

Good summary of the dilemma with iPads and tablets: are they good readers or do that make distractions too available?

Using lotteries and other devices to motivate people to do things they might otherwise find unattractive.

Is the French model of child-rearing conducive to a high capacity for flow?

Zuckerberg's letter accompanies Facebook's IPO. While there is no explicit mention of education, I think the letter is a must-read as we think about the function and possibilities of social media.

Will great professors start defecting to interactive media, where they could become media stars? I wonder how truly interactive or engaging this type of delivery is.

From a learning point of view, aging has its consolations, along with its detriments like loss of memory and quick math skills. Read this if you want a general perspective on research into the mature adult mind.