The Global Search for Education: China Online
“A large number of well-informed technology information based jobs will be created related to digital communication technology and skills, and a more interactive and healthy society will emerge, which will serve as a strong propeller for the Chinese economy and the expanding political path.” – Gaofeng (Lester) Ruan Given all of the issues China faces with its rural poor, Internet access presents both massive...
The Global Search for Education: The Case for Space
“Research proves students thrive on the ability to interact with peers and faculty, in a compelling way.” – Jeff Vredevoogd Is your classroom space designed to promote effective teacher and student engagement and inspire 21st century learning? Technology continues to change the way we think about traditional learning spaces. Since 2007, Herman Miller has been researching, along with higher education...
The Global Search for Education: It’s an App App App App World!
“What is important is that the user remains in charge – that the app enables productivity, rather than encouraging dependency.” – Howard Gardner/Katie Davis With Apple’s recent announcement that customers spent over $10 billion on the App Store in 2013, including over $1 billion in December alone (over three billion apps were downloaded), there can be no doubt in anyone’s mind that the app culture...
The Global Search for Education: Got Tech? – Finland
“For most teachers, learning means to understand by making meaningful connections between what is to be learned and what already exists in students’ minds. This includes the use of technology. The single most important reason to use available educational technologies in the classroom is whether it makes sense in terms of pedagogy.” – Pasi Sahlberg By now my followers know that I am a big fan of Finnish...
The Global Search for Education: Got Tech? – Canada
“The power of technology should be harnessed to support innovation and discovery. We envision the move to more digitally-based curriculum will allow for greater flexibility at the local level to support learning at any time, place or pace, as well as the opportunity to continuously improve and refresh programs of study and learning resources. — Jeff Johnson Honourable Jeff Johnson, Minister of Education for Alberta,...
The Global Search for Education: Got Tech? – Australia
“Teachers are reporting increased motivation by students when they are involved in digital learning, and our preliminary research shows that this increased engagement is increasing students’ learning outcomes.” — Susan Mann Two years ago, Chair of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), Barry McGaw and I discussed some of the big changes going on in Australia’s...
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