New York Times education reporter Tamar Lewin recently covered the ongoing race for a new system of qualifications assessment to replace the traditional university degree. In her article, Lewin describes how the future of higher education may be one in which institutions divvy out a badge for a particular skill set acquired. While federal and private [...]
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Will Our Children Earn Badges Instead of Degrees?
Posted by ginac on March 7th, 2012
Posted in Learning Methods, Online Tools, Teaching methods 
Tags: certificate courses, college degree, higher education, Virtual Learning 
Comments OffThe Secret Behind America’s Innovation Isn’t the Classroom
Posted by ginac on February 25th, 2012
Michael Pitrelli’s article on the secret behind American innovation is intriguing. As we spend more money on classroom education, race to beef-up STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum, figure out how to keep children from dropping out of school, and add even more tests to a student’s day to measure success, we may not [...]
Posted in Culture, Learning Methods Tags: Extracurricular activities, informal learning, Music, the arts Comments OffNicholas Negroponte on Solve for X: Learning By Themselves
Posted by ginac on February 9th, 2012
Google’s new moonshot thinking initiative, Solve for X, is a TED-like big idea gathering where iconic thinkers’ talks are video recorded and shared freely online. Of particular interest is Nicholas Negroponte’s talk on tablet computing technology innovations that might revolutionize learning in the emerging world. Nicholas talks about amazing innovations for tablet devices. Someday soon, [...]
Posted in Learning Methods, Reading, Science, social change Tags: Android, Constructivist, literacy, Nicholas Negroponte, One Tablet Per Child, Seymour Papert, tablet devices Comments Off5 Tips for Preparing for Your Child for the Future
Posted by ginac on February 7th, 2012
Reading and math are important skills. Everyone might agree that they should be included in a learning plan. However, there are numerous ways to engage children in learning–not all of them geared with a look to the future. For example, learning to read is a milestone no matter how it is accomplished. But once it [...]
Posted in Books, Computer Programming, Eclectic Homeschooling, Environmental Conservation, Experiments, Global Homeschooling, iPad, iPod, Languages, Learning Methods, Literacy, Math, Unschooling Tags: curiosity, Diversity, eLearning, Future, hacking, homeschool, technology, unschool Comments OffSaylor Offers Free Online University-Level Courses For 13 Areas of Study
Posted by ginac on February 4th, 2012
You can gain University degree-equivalent knowledge in any of thirteen different areas of study. You won’t pay any money. You can study at your own pace and when and wherever you choose. Best of all, the textbooks that go with the courses are free and authored by university professors from around the world. The only thing [...]
Posted in Books, College, Homeschool, Learning Methods, Online Tools, technology, Unschooling Tags: Bachelor of Science, E-learning, free online learning, Free University, Homeschooling, Online Learning, Open Courseware, Saylor, Unschooling Comments OffWhat Higher Education Can Learn From Video Games
Posted by ginac on February 2nd, 2012
Game-based learning motivates students both in and out of the classroom Game-based learning is so effective because the actual progress built into any game is the actual lessonóbe it the skill and dexterity needed to shot a precise arrow to the knee of your opponent in Skyrim, or the strategy and technique needed to maneuver [...]
Posted in Learning Methods, Teaching methods, technology, Video Games Tags: classroom, Computer Games, Education, Learning, Video Games, World of Warcraft Comments OffApps, Androids, iPads: Using Tablet Computers to Enhance Student Reading
Posted by ginac on February 1st, 2012
As tablet style computers become more common, it is necessary for educators to determine how best to use them in the classroom setting. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the unique advantages tablet-based educational applications (apps) offer in teaching children effective literacy skills. By making effective use of these new and interactive techniques, instructors [...]
Infographic: The State of OpenCourseWare
Posted by ginac on February 1st, 2012
OpenCourseWare has grown steadily since 2001 thanks in large part to MIT. Discover how OpenCourseWare has and is continuing to change the way people learn. Via: Online College Courses Blog
Posted in Learning Methods, Online Tools, technology Tags: cloud learning, MIT, Online Learning, OpenCourseWare Comments OffLearning to Love Learning
Posted by ginac on January 31st, 2012
One of the greatest challenges for anyone in the business of inspiring, mentoring, or otherwise working with young people is to impart the love of learning. Education is often seen as a tool or a requirement, not as a freedom; a chore, as opposed to a luxury–rarely as a source of enjoyment. Homeschoolers and independent [...]
Posted in Homeschool, Learning Methods, Literacy, Online Tools, technology Tags: homeschool, Learning, literacy, love of learning, technology Comments OffEx-Stanford Professor Starts His Own Low-Cost Online University
Posted by ginac on January 24th, 2012
Dr. Thrun recognized the power of technology to deliver his course content to over 160,000 students who signed up for his online artificial intelligence course at Stanford University. Dissatisfied with traditional lecture techniques at most higher education institutions, Dr. Thrun started Udacity. Learn more about Udacity or enroll in an upcoming course. Homeschoolers, the Introduction [...]
Posted in Computer Programming, Eclectic Homeschooling, Global Homeschooling, Learning Methods, Online Tools Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, google, Machine Learning, Online Learning, Stanford, Udacity Comments Off
