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Four insights into the future of games and technology for learning
This article was written by Anya Kamenetz Two very disparate sources shared insights this week on the role of video games, and by extension, ... -
Meet three schools that will use technology to personalize learning. What will they learn?
This article was written by Nichole Dobo The most revealing stories about education originate inside schools – the places where teachers and principals must ... -
The devil’s bargain of online learning that technology can’t change
This article was written by David Glance Georgia Tech has become the first university to offer a Masters degree based on massive open online ... -
Technology improves higher learning, it doesn’t kill it
This article was written by Gavin Moodie As MOOC mania approached its peak in 2012, Anant Agarwal, the president of the Massive Open Online ... -
School leaders say they need more practical training in education technology. Here’s one way that can work
This article was written by Nichole Dobo Barbara Treacy, a lecturer at Harvard University with expertise in blended learning, has devoted quite a bit ... -
State-of-the-art education software often doesn’t help students learn more, study finds
This article was written by Jill Barshay 2 lessons from the most rigorous study to date of “adaptive-learning” courseware at colleges and universities Even ... -
Tapping into kids’ passion for Minecraft in the classroom
This article was written by Michael Dezuanni If you know children aged between about six and 14, then you have probably heard of Minecraft. ... -
Why replacing teachers with automated education lacks imagination
This article was written by George Veletsianos The belief that technology can automate education and replace teachers is pervasive. Framed in calls for greater ... -
YouTube a valuable educational tool, not just cat videos
This article was written by Amy Antonio. For many, YouTube is little more than a deluge of low-quality videos depicting the latest internet craze ... -
STEM projects help ESOL students build skills and shine
Middle school can be challenging as students make the transition from elementary school and adjust to the many physical and emotional changes they’re undergoing. ...