In 2011, with over a million resources online, Alex Grodd and Erin Osborn, BetterLesson Co-Founders, noticed that a relatively small percentage of teachers accounted for a large percentage of all lessons downloaded on the curriculum sharing website. For the 300,000 teacher users, it was apparent that they were looking for quality more than quantity--most teachers prefer a couple of vetted links to 500 responses to a search.
Vander Ark reviews "BLENDED: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools" and discusses with authors Michael Horn and Heather Staker.
We've been studying middle grade math blends and with the help of guest authors and partners we've observed 10 lessons.
Under the most challenging circumstances in the country, the EAA has created better learning options for Detroit students.
How do we increase motivation, build persistence, support the transition into a more independent educational experience, and prepare for future success?
We are, let's face it, a Tower of Babel when it comes to defining what we're all doing here. That sounds disparaging, but I don't actually mean it that way. Reimagining the desired outcomes and the common student experience of America's public schools is a messy, chaotic business - and that's what real change looks like.
Technology purchasing at scale can be difficult. The possible pitfalls are many, and cash-strapped education institutions are generally less equipped than most to navigate the intricacies of a major purchase of devices. As the trend toward blended learning gains momentum, getting technology purchases right becomes ever more important.
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