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Minerva Project Scores $25 Million In Seed Money To Build A New Elite University Online - 0 views

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Katerina Manoff on 22 Apr 12

An alternative to free online courses for all (a la Coursera/Udemy/Udacity), Minerva plans to charge ~$20,000 in tuition for an Ivy League - equivalent education. Anyone else think this is a stretch?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An alternative to free online courses for all (a la Coursera/Udemy/Udacity), Minerva plans to charge ~$20,000 in tuition for an Ivy League - equivalent education. Anyone else think this is a stretch?</div>

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KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy embraces high-tech tools | Amy Crawford | Education | Sa... - 0 views

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Jing Jing Tan on 23 Apr 12

How a teacher incorporates educational technology into his KIPP classroom.

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Table Hockey, on Ice Since Heyday in 1970s, Makes a Comeback - WSJ.com - 0 views

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Tom Keffer on 23 Apr 12

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

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Why HTML5 is No Longer a Dirty Word - 0 views

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For those looking to develop educational content that can be accessed on any platform, HTML 5 offers promise.

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What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong About Math Education Again And Again - 0 views

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Chris Mosier on 24 Apr 12

"When you attempt to distribute mathematics through any of these media, it changes the definition of mathematics... at this moment in history, computers are not a natural working medium for mathematics."

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Plan is for laptops to prop up Newark graduation rates - 0 views

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Briana Pressey on 25 Apr 12

Newark, Ohio

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Northern Valley Regional High School district using new technology to improve learning,... - 0 views

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Having students use electronic devices is one part of a broader plan for the two high schools, which will eventually include other areas of focus such as distance learning, student assessments, infrastructure, teacher observation and evaluation, course management systems and instructional tools.
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Chris McEnroe on 26 Apr 12

Seems like a lot of experimentation in this implementation. Unusual.

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'Free-Range Learners': Study Opens Window Into How Students Hunt for Educational Conten... - 0 views

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Leslie Lieman on 26 Apr 12

Undergrads use "free range learning," exploring the web for material about subjects of study and do not rely on the texts and assigned readings.

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All New FASTT Math® Next Generation Helps Students Achieve Math Fact Fluency,... - 0 views

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Kiran Patwardhan on 26 Apr 12

Scholastic Education, the leading provider of instructional technology for schools in the U.S., today announces FASTT Math® Next Generation, a significantly upgraded version of the country's premier math fact fluency program.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Scholastic Education, the leading provider of instructional technology for schools in the U.S., today announces FASTT Math® Next Generation, a significantly upgraded version of the country's premier math fact fluency program.</div>

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Why You Should Not Buy Your Child an iPad | PCWorld - 0 views

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Ryan Brown on 27 Apr 12

This author makes arguments against buying iPads for children. At one point he states, "iPad isolation can lead to poor social skills at a time when kids are just learning how to interact with each other."

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Technology alone won't solve education challenge | Wichita Eagle - 0 views

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new phase of Aspire, we’ll take a “socially innovative” approach that goes beyond traditional philanthropy, engaging people and technology to create new and different solutions to social problems.
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new Aspire will also leverage technology to connect with students in new and more effective ways. And you can expect to see a particular emphasis on gamification (using game techniques to teach students math, science and other applications), mobile applications, video and social media – the communications environments in which many of today’s students are most comfortable – to instill a new level of excitement into learning.
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TED-Ed | Lessons Worth Sharing - 0 views

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Marium Afzal on 27 Apr 12

Use engaging videos on TED-Ed to create customized lessons. You can use, tweak, or completely redo any lesson featured on TED-Ed, or create lessons from scratch based on any video from YouTube.

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Hacking Edu: tech's role in the future of higher education - GeekWire - 0 views

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Jing Jing Tan on 28 Apr 12

This article discusses trends in technology use in higher ed institutions, including a growing role of blended learning and technology-integrated meetings.

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Blog - DIY - 0 views

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Leslie Lieman on 28 Apr 12

A must see. DIY = kids + creativity + kids online community. This blog post explains a little about history and goals... "We're a community of kids who make."

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Gamification in the classroom (and how to stop it) - 0 views

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Stephanie Fitzgerald on 28 Apr 12

This post discusses downsides of gamification in the classroom, and it links to many interesting resources. "I'm increasingly concerned about approaches that I think will suck the life out of gaming and play..."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This post discusses downsides of gamification in the classroom, and it links to many interesting resources. "I'm increasingly concerned about approaches that I think will suck the life out of gaming and play..."</div>

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melanie mcbride.net » Game-based learning: Keeping it real - 0 views

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Stephanie Fitzgerald on 28 Apr 12

This post talks about the highly engaging "Gamercamp," referring to some concepts we discussed in T545, and goes on to discuss the potential for gaming in education.

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4 Key Insights From The 57-Day, Blitzkrieg Redesign Of Google+ | Co.Design: business + ... - 0 views

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advice on improving a website's UI

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A Review of Living Language and Rocket Languages - App Smart - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Jackie Iger on 29 Apr 12

Apps that will help you learn a new language.

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Education Reform: Language and Technology vs. STEM - 0 views

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Kiran Patwardhan on 30 Apr 12

As we get closer to the presidential election, organizations and individuals are once again appealing to officials for an education reform. Over the past few years there has been a push for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) programs. What about a push for language instruction?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As we get closer to the presidential election, organizations and individuals are once again appealing to officials for an education reform. Over the past few years there has been a push for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) programs. What about a push for language instruction?</div>

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Home | MIT + K12 - 2 views

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