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17 Collier school administrators advance their learning through UF doctorate ... - 1 views

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"They (students) are digital natives. We are digital immigrants...Technology should be an integrated tool in education." ", said Ferguson, a doctoral student and principal of an elementary school in her talk on Impact of Technology on Teaching and Learning for the 21st Century. Teacher are not the only source or learning for students, rather they are now facilitator of knowledge.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"They (students) are digital natives. We are digital immigrants...Technology should be an integrated tool in education." ", said Ferguson, a doctoral student and principal of an elementary school in her talk on Impact of Technology on Teaching and Learning for the 21st Century. Teacher are not the only source or learning for students, rather they are now facilitator of knowledge.</div>

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Michigan Cyber Schools Receive Senate Approval - 2 views

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Michigan State senate approved Cyber Schools. Experts question this legislation. A new report by education professors from the University of Colorado finds that there's no reliable evidence showing such institutions are as good brick-and-mortar schools. Some are just not comfortable with all the unknowns in the cyber school equation. Sounds familiar?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Michigan State senate approved Cyber Schools. Experts question this legislation. A new report by education professors from the University of Colorado finds that there's no reliable evidence showing such institutions are as good brick-and-mortar schools. Some are just not comfortable with all the unknowns in the cyber school equation. Sounds familiar?</div>

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In Missouri, online learning, such as, webinars, workshops, etc., from peers help farmers - beginners learn from experts. "It's farmers learning from farmers," says Mary Hendrickson. "People like to talk to others with lots experience and great information and who can say, 'I've been there before and had these problems.' It's a great way to bring both the farmers' experience and all the expertise we have in MU Extension to the table together."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In Missouri, online learning, such as, webinars, workshops, etc., from peers help farmers - beginners learn from experts. "It's farmers learning from farmers," says Mary Hendrickson. "People like to talk to others with lots experience and great information and who can say, 'I've been there before and had these problems.' It's a great way to bring both the farmers' experience and all the expertise we have in MU Extension to the table together."</div>

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Gates and Hewlett Foundations Focus on Online Learning - NYTimes.com - 3 views

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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and four nonprofit education organizations are investing to accelerate the development online learning tools. According to Mr. Gates, "Innovation is our only hope", and "And the nly new game in town is Technology."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and four nonprofit education organizations are investing to accelerate the development online learning tools. According to Mr. Gates, "Innovation is our only hope", and "And the nly new game in town is Technology."</div>

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Ad Tech Tokyo 2011: Qoncept Augmented Reality - YouTube#! - 0 views

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Cool augmented reality demo from Ad Tech Tokyo 2011

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Cool augmented reality demo from Ad Tech Tokyo 2011</div>

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Research and Markets: Mobile Learning: Learning in the Palm of Your Hand | Business Wire - 2 views

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Thestudy in this book compares mobile learning with the classroom learning, virtual learning, and performance support. Includes interviews from practiioners, thought leaders, and early adopters of mobile learning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thestudy in this book compares mobile learning with the classroom learning, virtual learning, and performance support. Includes interviews from practiioners, thought leaders, and early adopters of mobile learning.</div>

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The Newest Companies Coming Out Of Incubators: EdTech | Fast Company - 3 views

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Three long-time Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, veterans from Yahoo, Sun Microsystems, and Google, started funding education start-ups last Spring. Their incubator, Imagine K12, has now "graduated" its first group of startups. If accepted, Imagine K12 give $15k to $20k to startups and empower them with "dazzling network of connections."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Three long-time Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, veterans from Yahoo, Sun Microsystems, and Google, started funding education start-ups last Spring. Their incubator, Imagine K12, has now "graduated" its first group of startups. If accepted, Imagine K12 give $15k to $20k to startups and empower them with "dazzling network of connections."</div>

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McGraw-Hill Education: Technology Can Elevate Teaching and Learning to the Level Demand... - 1 views

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The speaker argues that technology in education will drive personalization and have a 1:1 teacher-to-student ratio (optimistic!). He states personalization drives achievement, citing psychologist Benjamin Bloom.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The speaker argues that technology in education will drive personalization and have a 1:1 teacher-to-student ratio (optimistic!). He states personalization drives achievement, citing psychologist Benjamin Bloom. </div>

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Balancing Technology in Our Schools | The Cornell Daily Sun - 1 views

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There were two recent articles in NYTimes on use of technology with opposing view. While one article proposes replacing textbooks with laptops, the other school "doesn't compute." This article takes a middle path, a balanced used of technology in our schools. The author argues that computer cannot replace books, technology cannot replace a teacher, writing, or discussion. Technology is a tool to enrich the material and agument a curriculum.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There were two recent articles in NYTimes on use of technology with opposing view. While one article proposes replacing textbooks with laptops, the other school "doesn't compute." This article takes a middle path, a balanced used of technology in our schools. The author argues that computer cannot replace books, technology cannot replace a teacher, writing, or discussion. Technology is a tool to enrich the material and agument a curriculum.</div>

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