The Future of Learning, Networked Society
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George Lucas Will Donate Disney $4 Billion To Education
The “Star Wars” director will donate the $4.05 billion he will receive from the sale of Lucasfilm Ltd. to Disney to a foundation focused on education.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/02/george-lucas-donate-4-billion_n_2067145.html…
The Classroom of 2030
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10 Powerful Ways To Use Google In Education
Not only can educators and students use Google as a search engine, they can also utilize valuable educational resources. In fact, Google has an entire network dedicated to education – Google in Education. For the purpose of this article, we’ll …
Stop Stealing Dreams
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Sweden’s Newest School System Has No Classrooms
There’s a whole new classroom model and it’s a sight to behold. The newest school system in Sweden look more like the hallways of Google or Pixar and less like a brick-and-mortar school you’d typically see.
http://edudemic.com/2012/09/swedens-newest-school-system-has-no-classrooms/…
The 3 Biggest Ways Technology Is Disrupting Education Forever
Here are a few disruptive things happening right now that will changed education as we know it.
http://edudemic.com/2012/08/education-technology-disruption/
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50 Must-Download Apps For Lifelong Learners
Those with a lust for learning who happen to also enjoy testing the limits of what the iPad offers definitely don’t have to worry about finding resources to pique their fancy. Hundreds, if not thousands, of apps are out there …
100+ Video Sites Every Educator Should Bookmark (Updated for 2012)
Bringing multimedia into the classroom is a great way to engage students in learning. Supplementing lessons, opening up new interests, and offering inspiration, online videos make for an incredible teaching tool.
Presentation of the Week: iPads in Education- Examples from the Classroom
6 Fresh Crowdsourced Sites For Learning And Sharing Knowledge
Sharing knowledge is just another side to the great classless spirit that finds space on the web. We have seen earlier how crowdsourcing web services have tapped the power of collective wisdom for the betterment of all. Crowdsourcing is the …
The Revolution:Top Ten Disruptors of Education
We are in the midst of a revolution that will bring high-quality education to hundreds of millions of people who have never had access to this level of learning before.
These tools will reach those in developing cities and countries …
George Lucas Shares His Hopes for Education
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What Can America Learn From the World’s Most Successful Education Systems?
Like other education experts, Darling-Hammond notes that nations like Finland and Singapore have dramatically improved their education systems in the last four decades while the U.S. has “been pedaling in place.
http://www.good.is/post/what-can-america-learn-from-the-world-s-most-successful-education-systems/…
Dan Rather Reports, “Teaching is Rocket Science” excerpt
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