Which Way for K12 Blended Learning? (Part 1: Boarding the Mayflower) Alex Hernandez Which Way for K12 Blended Learning? (Part 1: Boarding the Mayflower) Cross-posted at blendmylearning.com “Day by day, nothing seems to change. But pretty soon, everything’s different.” Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes Hard to believe it has been […] Feb 12, 2013 Alex Hernandez
Investing in Education Innovation Alex Hernandez Investing in Education Innovation Ask yourself, would the next Rocketship Education or Goalbook grow in your backyard? If not, what would it take? One thing is for sure: education innovation does not happen […] Aug 9, 2012 Alex Hernandez
School Design 101: The Class Schedule is Your Enemy Alex Hernandez School Design 101: The Class Schedule is Your Enemy Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. —Alice in Wonderland— I am fortunate to collaborate with a number of amazing educators […] May 31, 2012 Alex Hernandez
We Need a Fab Lab for Education Alex Hernandez We Need a Fab Lab for Education “I’d make different choices for my new school if I didn’t have the pressure to be perfect on day one.” — New school entrepreneur— “New […] May 10, 2012 Alex Hernandez
Our school system wants to do blended learning. Now what? Alex Hernandez Our school system wants to do blended learning. Now what? “We are ready to innovate. We’ll have to figure out how to get everyone on board and make sure it fits within our culture. And […] Jan 18, 2012 Alex Hernandez
When Blended Learning Puts Students in Charge Alex Hernandez When Blended Learning Puts Students in Charge I am not going to sit on my #%$ as the events that affect me unfold to determine the course of my life. I’m going […] Nov 8, 2011 Alex Hernandez
Interview with Brian Greenberg on Envision Schools Blended Learning Pilot Alex Hernandez Interview with Brian Greenberg on Envision Schools Blended Learning Pilot Brian Greenberg, recently the Chief Academic Officer of Envision Schools, listened to all the hype about blended learning and, like a great edu-preneur, decided to […] Aug 15, 2011 Alex Hernandez
Blended Learning’s Impact on Teacher Development Alex Hernandez Blended Learning’s Impact on Teacher Development One of the most frequent questions I get on blended learning is “How do we prepare our teachers?” This question hit home for me when […] July 11, 2011 Alex Hernandez
A Beginner’s Guide to Reinvent Schools Using Blended Learning Alex Hernandez A Beginner’s Guide to Reinvent Schools Using Blended Learning If you set your mind free, baby Maybe you’d understand Starfish and coffee Maple syrup and jam —Prince, Starfish and Coffee On a recent morning […] May 19, 2011 Alex Hernandez
If you like guided reading, you’ll love blended learning Alex Hernandez If you like guided reading, you’ll love blended learning “I am fearful when I see people substituting fear for reason.” –Klaatu, The Day the Earth Stood Still– As I travel the country to talk […] Apr 5, 2011 Alex Hernandez
Six edtech predictions for K-12 blended learning Alex Hernandez Six edtech predictions for K-12 blended learning Massive declines in state and local education funding will lead to a tsunami of blended learning programs, where students learn online in brick-and-mortar schools. Charter […] Dec 7, 2010 Alex Hernandez