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May 25
Are Foreign Language Teachers Leading the Way in Education Technology?
Professional Learning Networks on Twitter, teachmeets, Skype collaboration, endless edutech applications – it can be a daunting task to find the time to learn about the technology available to teachers, let alone to know what is really working. In a … Continue reading
May 24
Envisioning the Future of Education Technology
“Nothing is constant but change.” This famous quote rings especially true in the world of education today. With technology leading a revolution in education – through MOOCs, flipped classrooms, smartboards and social media – it is clear that the classrooms … Continue reading
May 19
1-to-1 Learning and the Importance of the Right Technology
While the concept of 1-to-1 learning (one device per one student) has been around for decades, its success can be measured to varying degrees. Yet something can be learned from both the successes and failures of the schools that are … Continue reading
May 18
Giving Teachers Feedback: “Our Teachers Deserve Better.” – Bill Gates
As part of our focus this month on teachers here at Daily Edventures, I’m pleased to share a one-hour special created by TED, WNET, PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting titled, “American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen.” John Legend … Continue reading
May 17
EduTech in K12 Classrooms: What is Working?
If you think technology in K12 classrooms is being adopted slowly, well, you might want to think again. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center – who surveyed teachers across the US – technology use is ubiquitous in K-12 … Continue reading
May 12
Teachers: A Global Shortage
As we focus on teachers throughout the month of May, did you know that the supply of teachers throughout the world is falling, while the demand for teachers is growing? According to the latest UIS data, the world needs to … Continue reading
May 11
MOOCs: The Other Side of the Story
Disruptive change in education is never easy or without controversy and the growing Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) trend is no exception. While many are touting the benefits of MOOCs in equalizing access to education, scaling innovation (and the reach … Continue reading
May 10
27 Ways to Become a 21st Century Educator
While we talk a lot about technology here at Daily Edventures, we also believe that technology is not a silver bullet to the challenges that face educators today. Preparing our students for the 21st century, and the jobs and economy … Continue reading
May 8
“I like the look and feel, the colors and the form that (allows me to) customize everything on the desktop.” – Ira Perez, Teacher, Puerto Rico
As we often say here at Daily Edventures, it takes more than technology to achieve meaningful progress on the road to education reform. But technology does play a key role. Every day, I hear from teachers, and we’ve featured a … Continue reading
May 7
Daily Edventures Web Show: The Premiere
Today is a big day here at Daily Edventures: we are thrilled to premier our very first Daily Edventures Web Show! If you’re not yet familiar with the Daily Edventures Web Show, here’s what it’s all about: every day, I … Continue reading
May 4
Craig Mundie: From Bricks and Mortar to What’s Next
Technology has been a part of classroom education for years, but traditional pedagogy – in brick and mortar schools – remains fundamentally unchanged. That’s the view of Microsoft’s Senior Advisor to the CEO, Craig Mundie, and he has some fascinating … Continue reading
May 2
Accessibility in Education: Carla Hurd in Futures Magazine
As leader of Microsoft’s Local Language Program (LLP) and a Daily Edventures alum, Carla Hurd works each day to ensure students have access to technology in their native languages, and strives to help preserve those languages and to help them … Continue reading
May 2
Women “Nerds”: Our New Superheroes
Women are making great strides in STEM careers, and we need to celebrate those successes – frequently and loudly — as we work to inspire the next generation of women leaders. Here at Daily Edventures, we’ve met a number of … Continue reading
Apr 30
Daily Edventures Named to Dean’s List: 50 Must-Read Blogs! Thank you!
What an honor to share with you that Daily Edventures has been selected by EdTech Magazine for “The 2013 Dean’s List: 50 Must-Read Higher Education Technology Blogs.” EdTech asked its readers to submit their favorite blogs and vote on the submissions … Continue reading
Apr 30
Save The Date! Daily Edventures Web Show To Premiere on May 7th!
The value — and potential — of video as a medium for education and communication is a frequent topic of discussion here at Daily Edventures. So it’s only fitting that we take advantage of video to recognize and highlight the work … Continue reading
Apr 28
Radical Innovation in Unexpected Places
You never know where good ideas will come from, and if you ask Innovation Consultant Charles Leadbeater, some of the best ideas come from the least likely places. In this TED talk, Leadbeater shares his experiences looking for radical innovation … Continue reading
Apr 26
Getting Students Excited about STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. We talk a lot about the importance of STEM education here at Daily Edventures. As this infographic from the Smithsonian Science Education Center points out, people who understand STEM subjects are more competitive, productive and engaged … Continue reading
Apr 24
Windows 8 Educational apps blog: Now in Chinese!
With its many apps and cross-platform power, Windows 8 is, without question, the most universal platform Microsoft has ever offered, and the possibilities it offers to educators are limitless. In my travels over the past few months, I’ve talked to … Continue reading
Apr 23
Congratulations to Jeff Charbonneau: U.S. National Teacher of the Year
Wearing yellow t-shirts that say, “I Love Charb,” the students at Zillah High School in Washington State have something big to cheer about: their teacher, Jeff Charbonneau, was named National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State … Continue reading
Apr 21
American Teacher: Screen the Movie at a Theater near You
In the US, May 7 is National Teacher Day, thanks to the work of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who first persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day in 1953. It’s a day set aside to honor … Continue reading
