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Schools and online education

Learning with 'e's

Way back in 2002 I was involved in one of the largest distance education projects the world had seen at the time. We see many creative uses of personal technologies, such as games consoles, smart phones and e-readers, and social media can be used in a variety of ways to promote deeper engagement and reach.

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Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with a New Virtual Field Trip hosted by NBC’s Jenna Bush Hager from 9/11 Day and Discovery Education

eSchool News

“We are proud to work with 9/11 Day to present this engaging virtual field trip to students across the United States.”. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide EdTech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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Library 2.017 Mini-Conference: DIGITAL LITERACY & FAKE NEWS

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Invited panelists and presenters will look deeply at the foundational relationship of libraries and librarians to media, information, and digital literacy. What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? Please also join the Library 2.0

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What we don't know

Learning with 'e's

In February 2002, at the height of media speculation over weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, U.S. That is why it is so important for all of us to share what we know and share it freely on social media. The future is uncertain, and will present challenges to future generations we haven''t even begun to conceive.

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Learning on the move

Learning with 'e's

It was nice to be invited to present a session for Sheffield Hallam University on mobile learning earlier today. The university has quite a strong research group in this area, and my talk, presented online via Adobe Connect had to be on point. I cited Puro (2002) who declared: 'The mobile phone. 2002) Finland: A Mobile Culture.

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Announcing Amazing Keynote and Distinguished Speakers for the School Leadership Summit

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

proposal submissions until March 15th, and training sessions for presenters start next week (for information on training and session times, please go HERE ). Bill will challenge us to look beyond the surface barriers technology may present to the opportunities that knowledge sharing and fluid interaction offer us and our students.

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"Digital Literacy & Fake News" Keynote Panelists Announced + First Sessions for Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

They and our session presenters will look deeply at the foundational relationship of libraries and librarians to media, information, and digital literacy. What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? More information on each of them is below.