Apex Learning Part II Katherine Mackey Apex Learning Part II This is the second of three blog entries (click here to read the previous one) that follow Stephanie’s experience as she takes an Algebra I […] Nov 9, 2010 Katherine Mackey
When differentiating instruction makes little sense Michael B. Horn When differentiating instruction makes little sense In an Education Week commentary titled “When Pedagogic Fads Trump Priorities” published online September 27, 2010, Mike Schmoker makes a compelling argument against the practice […] Nov 4, 2010 Michael B. Horn
Apex Learning Part I Katherine Mackey Apex Learning Part I Later this month, Innosight Institute will publish a new case study, titled “Apex Learning: Surveying online learning programs in three districts,” that looks at the […] Nov 2, 2010 Katherine Mackey
Vote for who will get your job done Heather Staker Vote for who will get your job done On November 2nd, 37 of the 100 Senate seats and all the House seats are up for election. Despite the pro-education rhetoric across both parties, […] Oct 29, 2010 Heather Staker
In education, is small really better? Katherine Mackey In education, is small really better? Over the past two months, education reform has become a hot topic in light of all the hype surrounding the theatrical release of Davis Guggenheim’s […] Oct 26, 2010 Katherine Mackey
The speed of change Heather Staker The speed of change Remember the old dial-up modems that transmit data at about 56 kbps? Most people reading this now have a broadband connection, allowing for transmission of […] Oct 21, 2010 Heather Staker
‘Cramming’ Katherine Mackey ‘Cramming’ A few years ago, I had the opportunity to hear David Dockterman speak at a technology conference hosted by Tom Snyder Productions. During his speech, […] Oct 19, 2010 Katherine Mackey
Class wars Heather Staker Class wars As part of current research projects for the Institute, I have interviewed several school leaders in recent weeks. One conversation strand particularly caught my attention. […] Oct 14, 2010 Heather Staker
Is online learning for everyone? Katherine Mackey Is online learning for everyone? Over the past two years, my research for Innosight Institute has taken me to different parts of the United States to observe how various school […] Oct 6, 2010 Katherine Mackey
Superkid’s path of destruction Heather Staker Superkid’s path of destruction On Friday after school, my kindergartener proudly announced that her teacher had chosen her as the Room H Superkid for first quarter. Of course as […] Oct 5, 2010 Heather Staker
The Khan Academy brings Disrupting Class to life Michael B. Horn The Khan Academy brings Disrupting Class to life If you haven’t yet seen it, there is a fascinating video of Sal Khan speaking at the Gel 2010 conference. For those who haven’t been […] Sept 30, 2010 Michael B. Horn
On courage Michael B. Horn On courage My friend Rick Hess wrote a piece a few weeks back in the National Review Online that caught my eye just before I went on […] Sept 17, 2010 Michael B. Horn