The Global Search for Education: Singapore on Technology
Nov26

The Global Search for Education: Singapore on Technology

 “The focus is on using technology as a tool for teaching and learning, rather than on technology in itself.” — Dr. Pak Tee Ng  Singapore’s education institutions are considered among the most advanced in the world with regard to information technology. This week in The Global Search for Education, I invited Dr. Pak Tee Ng in Singapore to update us on how Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE)...

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The Global Search for Education: More Technology, Please!
Jul16

The Global Search for Education: More Technology, Please!

 “When students own their learning, they feel responsible for it and motivated to do it.” — Michael Horn  Disrupt and Conquer! How far can technology go to ensuring no child gets left behind in school?   In America’s race to eliminate the domestic and international achievement gaps, when will blended learning models be effective enough to disrupt the existing mainstream classroom system? In 2008,  Michael...

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