Education Elements

MAY 28, 2019

An expanding middle class has provided access to a family budget which young people use to spend 14X more on food (compared to adults); 8X more on books and clothes (up to 79% have purchased online); and twice as much on entertainment. Never before has a generation had so much and seemingly wanted for so little.

Social Media 225

Social Media Groups Accessibility 225

Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2016

A recent study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that access to computers and other digital devices had no impact on students' proficiency in reading, math, and science. As Diane Ravitch writes in her book Reign of Error: "The education profession must become more professional, not less so.

EdTech 120

EdTech Blended Learning Khan Academy iPad 120

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 2, 2017

For students with access to maker spaces or innovation laboratories, Coco will outline the tools she used during each step of her making process including creating her own hot wire nichrome foam cutter and lathe dog in order to complete the project. Senft’s book “Introduction to Low-Temperature Differential Stirling Engines.”

Conference 28

Conference STEM Blackboard Android 28

Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2018

And so emphasizing learning networks nudges educators to think about learning in different ways. Three recent books explore the power of learning networks. This past spring, EdSurge caught up with the authors at the Personalized Learning Summit , sponsored by Education Elements. Why write this book now?

Trends 100

Trends Meeting Accessibility System 100

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Department of Veterans Affairs this week backed Ashford University ‘s attempt to shift its state-based eligibility for veterans’ benefits from Iowa to Arizona , likely preserving the for-profit university’s access to Post–9/11 GI Bill and active-duty military tuition benefits.” ” asks Mark Guzdial.

Education 51

Education ProctorU Company Report 51

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Still in its early stages, this ambitious project relies on a little-known public resource – a slice of electromagnetic spectrum the federal government long ago set aside for schools – called the Educational Broadband Service (EBS). ” Also via The Hechinger Report : “The future of proficiency-based education.”

Education 44

Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44