Challenging harmful stereotypes about edtech
Partnerships between edtech vendors and teachers need not always raise red flags. They can be crucial in developing high-quality education technology.
September 14, 2017
K-12 Education
Topics: Teacher of the Future
John Danner, education entrepreneur, doubles down on human capital
The combination of group size and session length at Zeal allowed us to reduce tutoring cost down to $25 per student per year. Distance learning will have a huge impact on education, but we are very early. If Zeal can get...
August 31, 2017
K-12 Education
Should K-12 schools really certify their own teachers?
Summit Public Schools' new teacher residency program will be one to watch for insights into the future of teacher education.
August 24, 2017
K-12 Education
SXSW EDU 2018 Panel Picker
Explore the panels our team has proposed for SXSW EDU 2018 and vote for your favorites!
August 23, 2017
K-12 Education
We need to change the teacher vs. technology narrative
Machines won't replace teachers, so let's shift our discussion to how technology can amplify high-quality teaching.
August 10, 2017
K-12 Education
Help students hold themselves accountable
By helping students become proficient in setting their own goals and then following through, teachers can help students hold themselves accountable.
August 3, 2017
K-12 Education
Is disruptive innovation driving K-12 privatization?
Will online learning disrupt traditional public schools? No. But it will transform their instructional resources and models.
July 12, 2017
K-12 Education
Technology doesn’t drive blended learning success … or does it?
Thomas Arnett recently visited five blended-learning schools that shared their key to success: high-quality teaching practices. What role does technology play in these schools?
June 8, 2017
Teacher of the Future
Blended learning’s unfulfilled promise: Saving teachers time
Has blended learning failed to live up to its full potential? Upfront costs, hybrid models, and inferior technology may be three reasons why.
June 1, 2017
Personalized & Blended Learning
Give students individual feedback
More frequent and targeted feedback can help students and teachers alike. Heather looks at how new feedback structures are driving personalized learning.
May 25, 2017
Personalized & Blended Learning