Future of Learning

It may not be "The Winds of War." It may not even be as exciting as "Sharknado," but I would argue that the role of ed tech in Education 3.0 is far more important than anything Hollywood has produced (and definitely more valuable than sharks dropping from the skies?)

STOP STEALING DREAMS: On the future of education & what we can do about it. Seth Godin is the author of 14 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages.

The noted neurologist turned educator talks about the science of boredom, how to get students' attention, and the most important lessons for 21st-century learning. For more from Judy Willis, check out her blog on Edutopia.org, http://www.edutopia.org/spiralnotebook/judy-willis

The Future of Learning institute gathers education stakeholders to have productive conversations about what, where, and how children and adults should learn in order to thrive in the 21st century.

Globalization, the digital revolution, and advancements in our understanding of human biology all present new opportunities and challenges for today’s educators. The institute provides a rich space for professionals in education to understand how changes in our societies are transforming the lives of young people around the world and to envision new directions and approaches suited to their context.

A Bird's Eye View of Sudbury Valley n the spring of 2000, Mimsy Sadofsky was interviewed by Dr. Daria Brezinksy on her live radio show, "Children Come First" (see www.rlc.net/prokids). An audiotape of the interview is available from The Sudbury Valley School Press.

Here are the slides I used in a presentation I gave to my staff today. Several folks on the staff asked me to share them, so I thought I'd do it here. If you didn't get to see/hear the presentation live, the slides will obviously be a bit out of context, but perhaps there will be something you find interesting anyway.

Here are notes from Learning 2.013 Learning Leader round table discussion that built off of John D'Arcy's "Seriously, What Needs to Be Transformed?" session

Six must-read blended learning models By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, @eSN_Laura Read more by Laura Devaney Blended learning--a combination of face-to-face and online learning--is piloted in schools and districts across the nation. Advocates note that students are able to learn at a more individualized pace, and they also can access courses that might not be offered at their own brick-and-mortar school.