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Updated on Feb 04, 16
Created on May 15, 11
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Article from the World Economic Forum about desirable job skills for the future.
Resources, videos, case studies, toolkit, and process for design thinking for educators.
The 21st Century Fluency Project shares 10 embedded videos “from speakers with some very big ideas about how to reshape our school environments.”
Seth Godin addresses the audience about education during the TEDx@BFS event on September 22, 2012. He asks the question, “What is school for?” by sharing some history of education and explaining eight things he thinks will change education.
This article addresses changes that are possible in the structure of education because technology has removed many of the constraints imposed by the 19th century model of education. The author states, “So although technology advancements catalyzed the above changes, just adding more technology into a 19th century classroom doesn’t make it a 21st century learning experience.” He then asks, “How do we create the policy and economic infrastructure to allow school districts to design an educational experience that will serve children growing up in the modern era?” There is a link to a white paper that outlines “the argument for structural changes to our public school system required by a 21st Century approach to education.”
A collection of links to protocols useful for school improvement.
This is the final installment in EdWeek’s ongoing dialogue with the Gates Foundation. It addresses the question: What is the role of the marketplace in pushing forward education improvement and innovation?
This overview provides a link to the first of several reports prepared by Open University to explore “new forms of teaching, learning and assessment for an interactive world.” It looks at ten educational terms, theories, and practices “that have the potential to provoke major shifts in educational practice.”
An interesting article that is sure to stir debate and discussion.
Edutopia provides an 18:58 minute video that provides information on 10 big ideas to improve education. They include: Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, Integrated Studies, Cooperative Learning, Comprehensive Assessment, Emotional Intelligence, Teacher Preparation, Parent Involvement, Community Partners, and Maximizing Resources. (2005)
An article in the Washington Post on “The Answer Sheet” section that asks some pointed questions about school reform measures, particularly about Common Core State Standards.
An opinion piece that questions the behavior of school leaders who blindly implement mandates without question.
A Washington Post article by Larry Cuban that argues “good teaching may not automatically lead to successful teaching.” He makes the distinction by saying: “Good” teaching is about the how and what of teaching [while] “successful” teaching is about what the child learns.
An article in Education Week by Diane Ravitch that questions some charter school practices.
A thoughtful article by Will Richardson on the District Administrator website that posits we now live in a world of “abundant learning” but maintain an education system built for “scarcity “ and that each environment requires different skills.
An article on the Ed Week “Finding Common Ground” feature that shares insights about education from Tom Whitby, Chris Wejr, Eric Sheninger, and Todd Whitaker.
A thoughtful blog that says education reformers focus on what, when, and how we should teach instead of why we should teach it. It includes a thoughtful Jeopardy-like question to ponder: “To what question is school the answer?”
Bill Gates shares 3 tools/services that are revolutionizing textbooks.
Article in Time magazine about a growing legal movement that enables parents in low-performing schools to vote to change the governance of their children’s school — and remove teachers and the principal if they want to.
Michael Wesch writes about the history of reform in education and what it means today. This article is thought provoking.
68 items | 4 visits
Information related to education reform
Updated on Feb 04, 16
Created on May 15, 11
Category: Schools & Education
URL: