The Global Search for Education: Log On
Aug22

The Global Search for Education: Log On

 “Edmodo has been invaluable in promoting digital citizenship for my students, and an awareness of appropriate, but exciting online participation.” — Viviene Tuckerman – Australia  Educators, students and parents around the world continue to log on and learn in these digital times.  But how does the largest K – 12 social learning platform transform into a global conduit for meaningful learning and...

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The Global Search For Education – Give Them Access, They Will Come
Feb28

The Global Search For Education – Give Them Access, They Will Come

Congratulations to Dr. Sugata Mitra on winning the 2013 TED Prize.  While I am not entirely sure of what your School in a Cloud model will ultimately look like, allow me to share some thoughts and perspectives as you continue your journey to build it. After screening the soon to be released film Girl Rising last night, I am convinced we need a School in a Cloud concept to help solve the tragic problem of children who have no school at...

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How Will We Read: Textbooks?
Jan11

How Will We Read: Textbooks?

 “Technology has great potential for improving individual and aggregate performance of the educational system” – Vineet Madan   Photo courtesy of McGraw-Hill Education.  It isn’t my imagination.  My children’s backpacks got heavier with the weight of those textbooks over the past few years.  And I don’t think the weight of student backpacks are just my concern.  I heard a rumor that even tiger...

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