Joel Klein in the WSJ
“The classroom model we have used since the 19th century, in which one teacher stands in front of a room of 20-30 kids, is obsolete. We should be making the most of new technology and programs that...
View ArticleSnow Days 2.0
I’m sitting here in my nice, warm bubble surrounded by kids who are off from school due to snow. The local schools are all grappling with whether they should have delayed opening, whether they should...
View ArticleRe-Thinking Education
This is an awesome video from The Jewish Educational Change Network. It’s about how modern technology can and should change the University. Now let’s talk about how it changes High School as well. Any...
View ArticleMooresville’s Shining Example, The NYT
Mooresville’s Shining Example This article appeared in today’s NYT. (Just click the link above.) It talks about a school district which is using computers to good effect. I would love to see more...
View ArticleVery Fun Video
Expanded Learning Opportunities This video isn’t actually about us or what we do here at the PCLC. But I wish we could adopt it!Take a look and enjoy: it’s only 6 minutes.
View ArticleReinventing Education to Teach Creativity
Teaching Creativity A thought provoking rant (?) about teaching creativity vs. facts and memorization.
View ArticleInteresting Developments in Louisiana
When we say “The Future Starts Here” we mean it in two ways. One way is of course that our wonderful students begin the journey into their adult futures here. The other it that the future of education...
View Article10 Predictions for Blended Learning in 2013
10 Predictions for Blended Learning in 2013 The Innosight folks are back with their predictions about blending learning for the next year. What do you think? Are MOOCs the way of the future? And if so,...
View ArticleOnline College That’s Better Than the Ivies?
Minerva The Minerva Project is coming your way in 2015. It is a fascinating blending of the college model with lots of big names and money behind it. It sounds to me like it still needs some thought...
View ArticleProject-Based Learning
At the PCLC, we love project-based learning. It’s a way to really learn by doing! This post does a good job of introducing the concept:...
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