Good article about the evolution of LMS's from Blackboard, Moodle and now newer more social platforms such as Edmodo, Schoolology and Teamie. Yes, learning is social and we need the best tools and appropriate tools for each age level to support this.
This seminar welcomes teachers, learners and parents to share and discuss ideas and questions around international and comparative ed.
The course is divided into 4 modules each containing 1 or 2 online short videos, an optional reading, online asynchronous discussions and an optional synchronous discussion (via Skype) around the following topics:
Global definitions of learning and education (June 4-10) Cross-country education borrowing and lending (June 11-17) Educating the whole person (June 18-24) Creating sustainable education systems (June 25-July 1)
Winston Salem, NC, United States, ASCD EDge Blog post - A Professional Networking Community for Educators Great resources for getting started with blogging and pedagogical resources to justify why this is an important professional objective for educators.
Connected learning is when you’re pursuing knowledge and expertise around something you care deeply about, and you’re supported by friends and institutions who share and recognize this common passion or purpose. Click here to learn more about the connected learning model and the research that supports it.
From cell phone and video games to Facebook and YouTube, digital media are changing the way young people play and socialize in the 21st century. Learn more at http://www.macfound.org/programs/learning.
The MacArthur Foundation's grantmaking aims to determine how digital media are changing the way young people learn, play, socialize, and participate in civic life. Answers are critical to education and other social institutions that must meet the needs of this and future generations.
in pursuit of good viral videos to play for staff PD sessions. This one by Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a story about what is possible when communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take center stage in schools and transform learning opportunities for all kids. Visit www.p21.org/4Cs
"The digital handshake is a critical point in any online interaction. Handled well, it will lead to successful and rich communication. Handled badly, it will take a long time to recover and get group process on track. I am thankful to Vicki Davis and Julie Lindsay for this evocative name for a vital part of online collaboration."
Interesting article revealing lack of support in health and early education and support facilities such as stable housing do have an affect on education levels in the US cf other countries.
"We cannot pretend that multiple layers of growing inequality — in home, community, and school resources — don’t matter for student learning, or that solutions to our education problems can be enforced without strategic investments in a level playing field. Our challenge is to confront the reality of growing up in America today and to design in- and out-of-school supports that will allow children a fair shot at the American Dream. "