This week’s collection of Education and Instructional Technology articles and resource Tweets.
(Originally posted on Twitter by @EmergingEdTech over this past week … collected here to share with our blog readers).
Are we really preparing our students for success in the modern world? The data say no.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/10/30/10evans_ep.h33.html
Digital technology and creativity in the classroom prepares kids for the future:
http://opensource.com/education/13/10/prepare-future-digital-tech-creativity
Embracing Flip Side of Teaching Math:
http://mvgazette.com/news/2013/10/31/embracing-flip-side-teaching-math?k=vg52741443f30db&r=1
Clemson ‘classroom of the future’ called a ‘technology sandbox’:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20131024/NEWS/310240076/Clemson-classroom-future-called-technology-sandbox-?nclick_check=1
Carson Long Military Academy introduces iPad program:
http://cumberlink.com/news/local/education/carson-long-military-academy-introduces-ipad-program/article_f3147fc0-40f1-11e3-9086-0019bb2963f4.html
Key to Advancing Education Lies in Effective Application of Technology:
www.thejakartaglobe.com/features/key-to-advancing-education-lies-in-effective-application-of-technology/
“Flipping” the classroom: How teachers are turning education around:
http://www.wnct.com/story/23822871/flipping-the-classroom-how-teachers-are-turning-education-around
Fun #infographic about future computing-enhanced tech possibilities:
http://www.topcomputersciencedegrees.com/computer-science/
Much-Hyped, MOOCs Maneuver Toward Version 2.0:
http://singularityhub.com/2013/10/30/much-hyped-moocs-maneuver-toward-version-2-0/
“Flipping opens up avenues for exploration & experimentation by freeing up class time.”
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipped-classroom-learning-upside-down-beth-holland
Good Teachers Make a HUGE Difference – and PD is VITAL! #Video Ad (Well Done!):
http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2013/10/28/good-teachers-make-a-huge-difference-and-pd-is-vital-video/
Interviews From the Foundation for Excellence in Education and Digital Learning Now:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1548880#ixzz2j6tTWm3E
The mobilization of education:
http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/the-mobilization-of-education/article_f9fb2f61-2e63-5334-a1fc-6ae78d5cc31c.html
In ‘Flipped’ Classrooms, a Method for Mastery:
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/23/in-flipped-classrooms-a-method-for-mastery/?_r=1
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About Kelly Walsh
Kelly Walsh is Chief Information Officer at The College of Westchester, in White Plains, NY, where he also teaches. In 2009, Walsh founded EmergingEdTech.com. He frequently delivers presentations on a variety of related topics at schools and conferences across the U.S. Walsh is also an author, and online educator, regularly running Flipped Class Workshops online. His eBook, the Flipped Classroom Workshop-in-a-Book is available here. Walsh became the Community Administrator for the Flipped Learning Network in June of 2016. In his "spare time" he also writes, records, and performs original music ... stop by kwalshmusic.com and have a listen!
[Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are my own, or those of other writers, and not those of my employer. - K. Walsh]
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