5 Megatrends That Shaped 2012 Education
Five big trends that will shape education for the next decade became fully evident this year. Read Full Post >
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December 04, 2012
November 05, 2012
Better & More Writing: Review of 42 Apps
Math gets all the love--at least that appears to be the case in the edtech world. But applications of automated essay scoring have been growing steadily for 15 years. The shift to digital instructional materials, preparations for state online assessment, and a new crop of writing apps is adding new energy to digital ELA. Read Full Post >
October 11, 2012
Common Sense Media: Making Sense of the Learning App Explosion
Common Sense Media aims to provide "trustworthy information to parents and teens about technology and media." Founder and CEO Jim Styer has been working on this mission for 20 years. He's the author of a new book, Talking Back to Facebook: A Common Sense Guide to Raising Kids in the Digital Age, a look at how digital media affects the development of young children. Read Full Post >
September 12, 2012
It's Time for a Special Needs App Fund
Alesha Bishop and Lisa Valerio worked together for 10 years at Charles Schwab. After both gave birth to sons with special needs, they have reunited to support the development of learning tools for students with special needs and family-friendly apps. Read Full Post >
