EdTech that connects: Learning relationship management systems Julia Freeland Fisher EdTech that connects: Learning relationship management systems Over the past few years, a new category of EdTech platform has popped up across K–12 and higher education called the learning relationship management system […] Oct 27, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
Can outside experts fit into classrooms? Turns out it’s a tight squeeze Julia Freeland Fisher Can outside experts fit into classrooms? Turns out it’s a tight squeeze Last year, I had the pleasure of presenting at a WBGH event on the future of STEM education. I shared my latest thinking on how […] Oct 21, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
What schools can learn from corporate mentoring Anny Chou What schools can learn from corporate mentoring Anny Chou is a recent graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She interned with the Christensen Institute this spring to conduct research on […] July 7, 2015 Anny Chou
Tech extends networks beyond neighborhoods Julia Freeland Fisher Tech extends networks beyond neighborhoods This post is part of the #WhoYouKnow blog series on the overlap of social capital, EdTech, and innovation. Last week, an important new study by […] June 30, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
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
