"As for why that matters, “I believe with all my heart that the true power of the future of education is blended,” Sperry continued, “where kids come into school some of the day, part of the day, some of the week, but some of it is also delivered electronically. There may be whole classes that are electronic. There may be pieces of classes that are. But that’s where I see the future of education.” 
As for online education, there may be the occasional pilot project from Canadian universities, but no one seems ready to confront the emerging reality of competition from top tier schools from around the world offering online courses at low cost to Canadian students. In fact, many schools seem stuck in their traditional model, complete with restrictive licensing agreements that are likely to slow the technology transition. The education future may be here, but few Canadian universities have woken up to its implications. 
We continue to demand more of education and support it less. This story is being retold in states around the country... certainly in our state (Colorado)
"Catskill Daily MailSchool funding expert to speak on state aid disparitiesCatskill Daily MailBy Jim Planck School district officials throughout much of New York State, including locally, have stressed for some time that the fiscal future of..." SERIOUSLY! is a creative documentary that turns the work ethic on its head and reveals how vital play is to our health, happiness, and the future of life. Go to www.seriouslythemovie.com to find out more and help us finish the film. This animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin... 
I'm so appreciative of Howard Rheingold and enjoyed this conversation with him about technology and the new dialogs on education.
Inspiring thinkers in the field of education, Steve and Howard are engaging learning communities and participating in conversations that will shape the future of education. |
Join me Tuesday, May 15th, for live and interactive Future of Education conversation with Mark Bauerlein to talk about his new book, The Digital Divide: Arguments for and Against Facebook, Google, Texting, and the Age of Social Networking, and how...
"Twitter, Facebook, e-publishing, blogs, distance-learning and other social media raise some of the most divisive cultural questions of our time. Some see the technological breakthroughs we live with as hopeful and democratic new steps in education, information gathering, and human progress. But others are deeply concerned by the eroding of civility online, declining reading habits, withering attention spans, and the treacherous effects of 24/7 peer pressure on our young."
Join me Tuesday, December 13th, for a special live and interactive FutureofEducation.com webinar with David Maxfield, coauthor of two New York Times bestsellers, Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success and Influencer: The Power to... 
A systematic review of previous studies suggests that there may be a positive relationship between physical activity and the academic performance of children. Via Dimitris Agorastos 
I used to watch TED Talks all the time. Unfortunately, I have recently fallen out of that practice but I am across one that I just had to share. Below is a video about The Tinkering School. The...
"Major forces of change are challenging us to realize a world of learning that: Puts learners at the center Leverages technologies and human capital in new ways Supports anytime, anywhere learning Includes a diverse range of institutions and organizations, not just schools.
This world of learning will make it possible for all learners to develop deep knowledge and abilities in order to thrive throughout their lifetimes. To make this vision a reality, new ways of thinking and acting will be required. We hope you will join us in shaping the World of Learning." Salman Khan talk at TED 2011 (from ted.com)...
Salman Khan is connecting teachers to students in an open platform. Find just the topic you need, just in time. While it doesn't suit every need it is a great leap forward in the organization and provision of learning resources. |
