◉ ◉ ◉ Ten posts we've been reading on blended learning
EdTech on display everywhere at OETC 2015 In case you missed it, blogger Brad Henry recaps the Ohio Educational Technology Conference 2015 in February and notes that the event organizers incorporated feedback from previous participants on how to improve the statewide conference. (February 2015) The “Magical Mystery Tour” of NYC personalized learning Chris Sturgis recounts in a ComptencyWorks blog what he saw and experienced visiting student-centered schools in New York City during a recent tour of the sites. (You will have to experience for yourself why the Beatles are included here.) (February 2015) Yet Analytics to bring data analytics to competency ED
This Maryland-based software firm specializing in big data technology for training and learning is partnering with The Learning Accelerator to bring cutting-edge data analytics to the development of high-quality education standards for education. (February 2015) BetterLesson releases videos of effective blended instruction The Learning Accelerator and BetterLesson released the first 53 videos of effective instruction in blended learning from 11 Blended Learning Master Teachers from across the country. More videos are expected throughout the year. (February 2015) Layering Digital Content in Math: Why 1+1 is more than 2
Education Elements staff describe how the use of more than one digital content provider to support a blended learning model is not only a good idea but recommended. They describe how this typically works by layering math content. (February 2015) Getting the right fit: How to select a digital content portfolioSpeaking of Education Elements and digital content, the Cupertino, CA technical assistance provider offers an online course on how to select the right digital content portfolio to support your blended learning model. (February 2015) Being a girl geek: Why we love being female engineers Girl Day in February was designed to introduce girls to engineering professions. If you missed out, check out what Education Elements put together with testimonials from its all-girl staff of engineers and cool web site honoring female engineers. (February 2015) "I need a learning sherpa!"
Katherine Prince of KnowledgeWorks spends most of her time thinking and talking about the future of education and personalizinge learning. Now, with her 3-year-old daughter, the future is here as she contemplates education options. (February 2015) #FutureEDchat: Transform structures to serve learning Speaking of KnowledgeWorks, Katherine Prince moderated a #futureedchat on Twitter to generate discussion around transforming supportive systemic structures to better serve student learning. Here is a recap of that interesting Twitter chat. (February 2015) Not too early to prep for SXSWedu Eric Nentrup, an eLearning coach from central Indiana, wants you to have a good time in Austin at SXSWedu next week. So he has put together some tips in this Getting Smart blog to avoid FOMO and to address CBS. Read on. (February 2015) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Number: 14 The percentage of females in the engineering workforce in the U.S. in 2009. Reports indicate that number was dropping from earlier decades. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Last Word “My sophomore feels her classes are set up to address the masses and leave the slow learners behind." - Parent at Anderson High School in the Forest Hills School District ◉ ◉ ◉
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