Education Leaders Applaud FCC for Important Step in E-Rate Update July 19th, 2013 Today, the Federal Communications Commission took an important step toward greater support for student access to 21st century learning environments by voting to proceed with publication of its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize the E-Rate program. The program supports high-speed broadband…
Conversation with Sal Khan
Governor Jeb Bush, former Secretary Condoleeza Rice, and Laurene Powell-Jobs sat down with Sal Khan in late April to discuss the state and challenges of digital learning and education in the United States. The casual conversation at the Khan Academy office in Mountain View focused primarily on student-centered education, and the roles of innovation and states in transforming the current education system.
17 Jul 2013
National Summit on Education Reform 2013
July 17, 2013 It’s that time of year. Mark calendars and save the date for the 2013 National Summit on Education Reform, taking place October 17th-18th in Boston, Massachusetts. This annual summit is a key opportunity for the best and brightest leaders in education reform to share strategies and tips with policymakers and advocates, strengthening…
17 Jul 2013
Flipped Learning Resources
By Nathan Martin July 15, 2013 As digital learning continues to spread and grow, Flipped Learning.org offers useful resources for teachers and schools seeking to “flip the classroom.” Flipping the classroom is a form of “Blended Learning” and occurs when the main instruction moves from the group to the individual. Students might watch lectures at…
15 Jul 2013
DLN State Report 7.12.13
Top Highlights Maine Bill: LD 1533 Status: 07/08/2013 – Vetoed by the Governor Relevant Elements: 1, 2, 7 Maine LD 1533, as amended by Committee Amendment A, passed the Senate on June 27 and was vetoed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage on July 9. The veto was later sustained. The bill would have established the…
12 Jul 2013
Economist: Technology in America’s Schools
By Nathan Martin July 11, 2013 The push for digital learning is rooted in the belief that the needs of students should be put first. Politics, long-seated educational practices and misinformation can obscure this basic principle, but at the heart of current excitement is the belief that, when used properly, education technology empowers students and…
11 Jul 2013
Webinar: How to Implement Online Learning
July 8, 2013 Mark your calendars for Friday, July 12th for a webinar from iNACOL and Digital Learning Now!. Online learning can expand student (and staff) options, grow enrollment, and power blended learning. It shares many critical success factors with traditional education, but there are other differences that require a solid plan and well-developed strategy….
8 Jul 2013
DLN State Report 6.27
Top Highlights Michigan Bill: HB 4228/Public Act 60, HB 4328/Public Act 59 Status: 06/13/2013 – Governor signed Relevant Elements: 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 On June 13, Michigan Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed off on the spending plan that passed the legislature last week signaling the end of the budget process for the fiscal year…
1 Jul 2013