New York City teenagers attending small public high schools with about 100 students per grade were more likely to graduate than their counterparts at larger schools
New York City teenagers attending small public high schools with 100 students per grade were more likely to graduate than their counterparts at larger schools
"EdX represents a unique opportunity to improve education on our own campuses through online learning, while simultaneously creating a bold new educational path for millions of learners worldwide," MIT President Susan Hockfield said.
"Though e-books have been available for children to read on computers for some time, they are receiving quite a bit of attention recently due to the development of new, more mobile platforms on which to view them. Survey research from Pew Research Center indicates that the number of American adults who own a tablet or e-book reader nearly doubled this past holiday season, rising from an estimated 10% of the population in December to 19% in January. Still, parent reactions to children's e-books, expressed through news media and blogs, seem to mirror the range of opinions regarding electronic textbooks: some parents love them while others adamantly keep their children away.
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An Internet-enabled device for every teacher and student in the country. Universal broadband access for homes and schools. Those, along with an embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education.
An Internet-enabled device for every teacher and student in the country. Universal broadband access for homes and schools. Those, along with an embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education.
The 124-page document lays out an ambitious agenda for transforming teaching and learning through technology. Much of the plan emphasizes "21st century learning," and competencies that, according to the Department of Education, include critical thinking, complex problem solving, collaboration, and multimedia communication.
a world of digital knowledge, "always on"0- learning resources, and online communities for both educators and students
At least one Internet-enabled device for every student and educator
Use of Creative Commons and open licenses in course content
Changes to CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) to open access to the Internet and rethink how filtering works in schools
Transform the print-based classroom into a digital learning environment.
Encourage online learning
As good as the NETP may sound, it may be a bit disconcerting that here we are, two years into the Obama Administration, and we've only just now agreed on the plan for education technology.
But a plan, of course, is merely that -- a plan. It remains to be seen if there is either the political willpower or the budget to enact its contents.
"An Internet-enabled device for every teacher and student in the country. Universal broadband access for homes and schools. Those, along with an embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education."
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The Library Voice- Shannon Millers website. Shannon Miller is trying to change the education world by integrating technology throughout our curriculum. Check out her blog to see what creative, new ideas she is presenting.
The Library Voice- Shannon Millers website. Shannon Miller is trying to change the education world by integrating technology throughout our curriculum. Check out her blog to see what creative, new ideas she is presenting.
This page has different articles such as top 10 most connected classrooms, 4 tech tips for parents to embrace digital education, Twitter goes to College, etc. Good source of information and tips on how to deal with technology becoming a larger part of our life on a day-to-day basis.