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"The NMC Horizon Project, as the centerpiece of the NMC Emerging Technologies Initiative, charts the landscape of emerging technologies for teaching, learning, research, creative inquiry, and information management. Launched in 2002, it epitomizes the mission of the NMC to help educators and thought leaders across the world build upon the innovation happening at their institutions by providing them with expert research and analysis. "

Great site for learning about the New Media Consortium Horizon Reports. The reports provide excellent data and resources to support technology in education.

"NMC Horizon Report > 2013 K-12 Edition. This fifth edition in the annual K-12 series of the NMC Horizon Project examines emerging technologies for their potential impact on and use in teaching, learning, and creative inquiry within the environment of pre-college education. Six emerging technologies are identified across three adoption horizons over the next one to five years, as well as key trends and challenges expected to continue over the same period, giving educators, school administrators, and practitioners a valuable guide for strategic technology planning."

The Integrated Biology & Chemistry Program : This 2-year inquiry-based, lab-driven, and digitally delivered program is the product of 10 years of development and implementation. Now aligned to the new MYP Framework for IB, Next Generation Science Standards and more, institutions serving Grades 9-14 should take a look!