Archive for the ‘K-12’ Category

Virtual Schools

Can new education technologies short-circuit change-resistant politics and remake our schools? Or are well-intended advocates once again overhyping the ability of electrons and processors to solve thorny problems of teaching and learning? In this Education Next forum, John Chubb of Edison Schools and Stanford University political scientist Terry Moe make the case for the transformative […]

Virtual Schools

Can new education technologies short-circuit change-resistant politics and remake our schools? Or are well-intended advocates once again overhyping the ability of electrons and processors to solve thorny problems of teaching and learning? In this Education Next forum, John Chubb of Edison Schools and Stanford University political scientist Terry Moe make the case for the transformative […]

Alberta university uses online technology to take lessons way out of the classroom

Why look at a PowerPoint presentation about Mars in a science class when you can wander its red ridges and canyons? Read the Full Article Source: The Canadian Press

Alberta university uses online technology to take lessons way out of the classroom

Why look at a PowerPoint presentation about Mars in a science class when you can wander its red ridges and canyons? Read the Full Article Source: The Canadian Press

Case Study: Palm Beach County Schools Embrace Online Teaching Tool

Always on the prowl for technology tools that will help its educators do their jobs, deliver more materials to their fingertips, and create a safe learning environment for students, Palm Beach County School District recently rolled out an online teaching tool that’s helping teachers collaborate with each other and, ultimately, with their students. Read the […]

Case Study: Palm Beach County Schools Embrace Online Teaching Tool

Always on the prowl for technology tools that will help its educators do their jobs, deliver more materials to their fingertips, and create a safe learning environment for students, Palm Beach County School District recently rolled out an online teaching tool that’s helping teachers collaborate with each other and, ultimately, with their students. Read the […]

Lower cost of distance learning helps schools

HOWELL – A group of 18 pupils at the Newbury School recently traveled through outer space without leaving the classroom. They were able to accomplish this challenging feat by using a distance-learning program with NASA called “Planet Hopping.” Read the Full Article Source: Tri-Town News

Lower cost of distance learning helps schools

HOWELL – A group of 18 pupils at the Newbury School recently traveled through outer space without leaving the classroom. They were able to accomplish this challenging feat by using a distance-learning program with NASA called “Planet Hopping.” Read the Full Article Source: Tri-Town News

Schools Won’t Require Online Class. Yet.

NEW JERSEY education officials are working on an ambitious redesign of the state’s public high schools that is intended to better prepare students for college and the work force in the 21st century. Read the Full Article

Schools Won’t Require Online Class. Yet.

NEW JERSEY education officials are working on an ambitious redesign of the state’s public high schools that is intended to better prepare students for college and the work force in the 21st century. Read the Full Article