New research: A better school structure to close gaps Julia Freeland Fisher New research: A better school structure to close gaps If you’re looking for a summer read that helps you step back from day-to-day edu-debates, pick up Robert Putnam’s latest book. Our Kids: The American […] June 9, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
Mentoring 2.0 tackles college access Katrina Bushko Mentoring 2.0 tackles college access This is the fifth post in the #WhoYouKnow blog series on the overlap of social capital, EdTech, and innovation. Today’s high school students interact with […] June 2, 2015 Katrina Bushko
Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone: How far can we extend Extended Learning Opportunities? Julia Freeland Fisher Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone: How far can we extend Extended Learning Opportunities? This is the fourth post in the #WhoYouKnow blog series on the overlap of social capital, EdTech, and innovation. Over the past few weeks I’ve […] Apr 22, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
What the demise of Google Helpouts means for education Julia Freeland Fisher What the demise of Google Helpouts means for education This is the third post in the #WhoYouKnow blog series on the overlap of social capital, EdTech, and innovation. A few months ago, Google Helpouts—a […] Apr 8, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
The EdTech Disconnect Julia Freeland Fisher The EdTech Disconnect This is the second post in the #WhoYouKnow blog series on the overlap of social capital, EdTech, and innovation. Next time you pick up or […] Apr 1, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
The invisible currency in education reform: social capital Julia Freeland Fisher The invisible currency in education reform: social capital This is the first in a series of blog posts on the intersection of social capital, EdTech, and innovation. Who you know matters. It matters […] Mar 26, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
What computer science education can tell us about the future of schools Julia Freeland Fisher What computer science education can tell us about the future of schools This week marks National Computer Science Education Week. Not only are K–12 schools, parents, and leaders around the country engaged in activities like the Hour […] Dec 10, 2014 Julia Freeland Fisher
Where’s the person in personalized learning? Julia Freeland Fisher Where’s the person in personalized learning? Have you been hearing about ‘personalizing’ education a lot lately? You’re probably not alone. Not only has the term been on the rise for a […] Oct 28, 2014 Julia Freeland Fisher
Who are your teachers? New technology for humanity Julia Freeland Fisher Who are your teachers? New technology for humanity For those adults working on, writing about, or generally pondering the fate of our education system, “teachers” are thought of as a stakeholder group, a […] Aug 19, 2014 Julia Freeland Fisher
Hire education: A new trend that high schools should pay attention to Julia Freeland Fisher Hire education: A new trend that high schools should pay attention to Last week our Institute’s Michelle R. Weise and Clayton Christensen published a new book, Hire Education, on a key trend in higher education: the emergence […] Aug 4, 2014 Julia Freeland Fisher
Improving information access or expanding students’ social capital? Julia Freeland Fisher Improving information access or expanding students’ social capital? Education technology stands to more efficiently expand not just what you know, but whom you know. Technology may be a tool to impart skills and […] Mar 7, 2014 Julia Freeland Fisher
Nostalgia and networks: What to make of University of Phoenix’s ‘Hall of Success’ campaign Julia Freeland Fisher Nostalgia and networks: What to make of University of Phoenix’s ‘Hall of Success’ campaign Those of you who took time out to channel surf over the holidays may have come across University of Phoenix’s Hall of Success ad campaign. […] Jan 8, 2014 Julia Freeland Fisher