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21st Century Schools or 21st Century Learning?

George CourosSeptember 12, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, Education Reform, Principals

Just let me start off by saying that the term "21st Century Learning" still drives me crazy. If you think about it, in the last ten years have we progressed in our thoughts about what learning should look like and could be? What about in the next 50 years? Will "21st Century Learning" be the same, or will we still promote the same skills? Who knows? But I am sure that our world will continue to change significantly.

Hall Talk: Want to Make STEM Learning Hip? Reality TV Might Help

Matt DavisSeptember 7, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, Mobile Learning, Online Learning, Technology Integration

So it's Friday, and Edutopia is back with a roundup of useful, unusual and interesting articles, blogs and videos from around the Web.

We started curating Ed News here last week, and we'd love your help. In the comments, let us know of anything from the education blogosphere that grabbed your attention this week, or you can reach me on Twitter (@EducationMatt), where I tweet what I read throughout the week.

Back-to-School Technology Checklist

Mary Beth HertzSeptember 5, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, Media Literacy, Technology Integration, All Grades

As the school year begins and teachers inventory their supplies, set up and decorate their classrooms, it's important to think not only about how they will use technology in their classroom, but about how they will ready their classrooms and their procedures for using technology. The following checklist will vary depending on the kinds of technology in use, the access teachers have to technological devices and the nature of services (like wifi) available at the school.

Four Troubleshooting Commandments

Nicholas ProvenzanoSeptember 5, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, Professional Learning Network (PLN), Technology Integration

The school year is under way, and your lessons have been great. One day after school you decide to stay late and get some extra work done when, all of a sudden, the piece of tech you are using stops working! OMG! After several minutes of crying and hyperventilating, you have no idea what to do next. Tech support is the logical choice, but that could take too long before someone can actually assist you. They are always so busy helping others with their problems that it could be days before they get to yours. Well, here are four troubleshooting commandments that might help you with your problem before you have to call the Help Desk.

EdNews: BYOD, STEM, Arts Integration (Weekly Roundup)

Matt DavisAugust 31, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, Education Reform, Mobile Learning, Math, Science

It's hard to keep up with the endless stream of education news and research that hits the Web every day.

To help you stay in the know, Edutopia is launching a weekly roundup of blogs, news, and other useful resources that come across our desks. Each week, we'll be on the lookout for recent stories that are interesting, inspiring, and have people talking. We'll also let you know about important policy decisions that might affect you, practical ideas for your classroom, and hopefully we'll have a few funny surprises along the way.

Tips for Augmenting Whole-Class Discussions with Collaborize

Todd FinleyAugust 29, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, Middle (6-8), High (9-12), English Language Arts

Technology can enhance academic conversations, says Anna Des Roches, a community development officer for Collaborize Classroom. The American Association of School Librarians (AALS) agrees, naming Collaborize one of the "Top 25 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning in 2012."

Blake Wiggs, a history and language arts teacher in North Carolina, often uses Collaborize to efficiently "organize classroom participants and sort their contribution to the discussion." He likes that he can integrate audio or video clips and widgets into the discussion pages. Nico Saldana, a high school world history teacher, uses Collaborize to increase student participation: "Nobody can check out of a conversation because everyone is writing."

The GlassLab: A New GBL Initiative

Andrew MillerAugust 27, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, Game-Based Learning, Technology Integration

Earlier this summer, the Institute of Play (famous their work in gamification of education and the Quest to Learn school model), announced the launch of the GlassLab (Games Learning and Assessment Lab). With support from a variety of leaders in education and technology, this non-profit focuses on many aspects of games and learning.

What We Learned: A 1:1 iPad Reflection

Andrew MarcinekAugust 22, 2012

Tags 1:1 Implementation, Classroom Technology, Media Literacy, Technology Integration, High (9-12)

This past week at Burlington High School, we started rolling out iPads for incoming freshmen. During this process, I couldn't help but reflect on what had occurred over the course of a year. Around this time last summer, BHS had roughly one thousand iPads ready to roll out to all students. The anticipation was great, the waters uncharted. During the 2011-2012 school year, we, the IT department and the teachers charted a course that led us to many exciting discoveries as well as many learning experiences.

Join the Big Conversation of Learning 2.0

Suzie BossAugust 20, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, Mobile Learning, National, Online Learning, , Technology Integration

What does it mean to rethink teaching and learning in the age of the Internet? That timely question will be examined from all angles this week by educators from around the globe. Appropriately, conversations will take place online in a free event called Learning 2.0.

How to Roll Out a 1:1 iPad Program

Jac de HaanAugust 15, 2012

Tags 1:1 Implementation, Classroom Technology, Mobile Learning, Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, Middle (6-8)

When The Westside School decided to grow its established primary school into a leading middle school program, parents, teachers, students and administrators mapped out an integrated project-based learning environment designed to engage and challenge all participants. The planning team made a list of skills and tools that would support learning, and decided on a 1:1 iPad program to support their vision. I was brought on as technology coordinator to plan and support the curricular and technical deployment for the start of the 2011-12 school year.