The Global Search for Education: Student Loan Solution Will Come
Most countries, including the United States, want to ensure their students are equipped with the 21st century education needed to compete in today’s world. Can U.S. higher education systems remain competitive in terms of equity and positive outcomes among their global competitors? According to OECD Education Indicators in Focus, “Higher Education financing systems that charge a moderate level of tuition fees...
The Global Search for Education: Social Learning
“Edmodo has been a platform that can be adapted to any type of classroom in the US and in every part of the world. We already have over 17,000,000 users.” — Crystal Hutter Have you done your Edmodo, honey? Yes that’s right, I said “Edmodo,” not “homework” or even “school work”. An impressive 17 million plus users worldwide are doing their Edmodo. The company’s...
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)...
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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