Anytime, Anywhere Summer Learning
The so called “summer slide” in educational achievement hits young children from low-income families the hardest.
Teaching & Technology
Are We ConnectED Yet? The Year in Review
Making the most of new technologies will require a substantial shift in how teachers are instructing and impact how students are learning.
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood? Picturing Poverty and its Effects
There is little doubt that the circumstances in which a child is raised have a profound impact on that child’s trajectory in life.
Beyond Screen Time: A Digital Age Architecture for Early Education
Research has shown young children can benefit from screen media when those media are designed to be understood by young children.
What Does 21st Century Connectivity Look Like… and Are We There Yet?
"In a country where we expect free Wi-Fi with our coffee, we should definitely demand it in our schools."
Show us the Data: Better Information Collection for a Better E-Rate
It’s surprisingly difficult to find usable information about E-rate.
Mooresville, NC: ConnectED Schools Supported by Connected Communities
This post is the second of a four part series, covering four priorities for modernization of the FCC’s E-rate program.
Connectivity in the Classroom: What’s the Word on E-rate and ConnectED?
Education technology advocates have gotten a big boost from President Obama in the past week.
Beyond the Ed-Tech Hype: EDUpreneurs Focusing on Content and Design
“Online education is not magic dust to be sprinkled on top of traditionally designed courses.”
Ten PreK-12 Debates to Expect in 2014
Over the next year be prepared for these battles in education policy.
Mad Minutes vs. Minecraft: the Future of Gamification in Education
While they do use many “revolutionary” gamification elements I’ve wondered if they actually capture the real value of using games to teach.
To Pave the Way for Education Innovation, Schools and Libraries Need a “High-Fiber Diet”
Robust broadband infrastructure in schools is fundamental to the success of many of the most promising innovations in PreK-12 education.
Putting Technology Second
It can be easy to forget that hardware and software are just tools.