GUEST POST: In Ohio’s Straight A Fund Competition, Digital Learning Moves to the Head of the Class By Michael Harlow Note: State activity around digital learning continues to move at a rapid pace. One of the more exciting ideas is Ohio’s Straight A Innovation Fund. We’ve asked a voice on the ground in Ohio to…
Leaders in Digital Learning Collaborate at Roundtable Prior to ExcelinEd’s National Summit
Boston, MA – Digital Learning Now! (DLN), a national initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), and Getting Smart today brought together education and technology experts, business leaders and senior policymakers to discuss the advancement of digital learning to better support students and teachers. There is growing momentum among private and public sector…
16 Oct 2013
New Digital Learning Now! Ebook Released
Digital Learning Now! (DLN), a national initiative under the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), in association with Getting Smart, has published a new ebook, “Navigating the Digital Shift: Implementation Strategies for Blended and Online Learning.”
10 Oct 2013
Blended Learning Implementation 2.0 Released!
Three Leading Organizations Partner to Release Updated Version of Blended Learning Guide Seattle, Wash., – Digital Learning Now! (DLN), a national initiative under the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), in association with Getting Smart and The Learning Accelerator (TLA), today released “Blended Learning Implementation Guide Version 2.0.” The updated white paper is the latest…
25 Sep 2013
Infographic: How to Implement Blended Learning 2.0
The Guide and infographic below walk school leaders through a four-part process for blended learning implementation that begins with creating conditions for success and planning before moving into implementation and continuous improvement.
25 Sep 2013
Coalition Calls for E-Rate Reform
By Nathan Martin September 16, 2013 It is time for E-rate to be reformed and modernized. Today, Digital Learning Now! joins the Council for Chief State School Officers, the Alliance for Excellent Education, iNACOL, Chiefs for Change, the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the Knowledge Alliance in submitting comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in…
16 Sep 2013
Education Coalition Urges E-Rate Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2013 Contact: Press Office 850-391-4090 PressShop@ExcelinEd.org WASHINGTON – An education coalition comprised of Digital Learning Now! (DLN), the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), the Alliance for Excellent Education, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), Chiefs for Change, the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, the National…
16 Sep 2013
In Plain English: VT SB 130
Summary SB130 (Vermont Legislature or Open States) establishes statewide dual enrollment and early college programs. Thes bill amends the state’s high school completion program by allowing students to pursue pathways to graduation that include applied or work-based learning opportunities, including internships. It also calls for career exploration to no later than seventh grade for all…
29 Aug 2013