Category Archives: Assessment & Curriculum

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    Partnership for Global Learning Annual Conference
    June 27 - June 29, 2013

    The 2013 Partnership for Global Learning Annual Conference will take place June 27-29 in New York City. Organized by the Asia Society, this is an important face-to-face event for educators interested in global education and developing global competency in students. Keynote speakers  for the conference include Linda Darling-Hammond, Brandon Busteed, Kathleen Cushman, Honor Moorman, Marcie Denberg-Serra, Mark E. Fowler, and Don Profitt. For further information, please visit the PGL13 web…

      Related to: Assessment & Curriculum, ICT in Education, Primary/Secondary Education, Project-based Learning, Teaching & Learning
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    Building Learning Communities Conference
    July 24 - July 26, 2013

    The Building Learning Communities Education conference is a highly regarded professional development experience held every summer in Boston. Hosted by noted ed tech thought leader Alan November, BLC brings together some of the most innovative educators in the world to explore the impact of educational technology on teaching and learning. Check out their pre-confernece workshops and featured speakers this year which include keynoters Yong Zhao, Dave Weinberger, and Catlin Tucker….

      Related to: Assessment & Curriculum, Cultivating Leadership, E-Learning, ICT in Education, Media Literacy, Primary/Secondary Education, Professional Development, Teaching & Learning
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    Deeper Learning 2013
    April 5 - April 6, 2013

    Deeper Learning 2013 is a conference taking place at High Tech High in San Diego, California, April 5 – 6, 2013. According to the conference web site,  ”This meeting will provide opportunities for educators to learn more about how to use OER resources at their school site, as well as provide direct feedback to the OER community to inform the direction they’re taking.” Many progressive educational groups are taking part…

      Related to: Assessment & Curriculum, Open Educational Resources, Primary/Secondary Education, Teaching & Learning, The Future of Digital Content
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    The 2013 School Leadership Summit
    March 28, 2013

    The Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (TICAL) and Steve Hargadon are pleased to announce the inaugural virtual and worldwide School Leadership Summit, Thursday, March 28th, 2013. This free conference will be held online and will be a unique chance to participate in a collaborative global conversation on school leadership with presentations by your peers. The conference seeks to present ideas, examples, and projects related to leadership in a changing…

      Related to: Assessment & Curriculum, Cultivating Leadership, Designing Modern Learning Environments, E-Learning, Early Education, Education Reform, Game-based Learning, Higher Education, ICT in Education, Media Literacy, Open Educational Resources, Policy & Governance, Primary/Secondary Education, Professional Development, Project-based Learning, Research, Social Media, STEM Education, Teaching & Learning, Tech-driven Innovation, The Future of Digital Content, Transmedia
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    Digital Content: What Does the Future Hold for Education Systems? Hangout
    January 23, 2013

    Watch this GETideas Hangout video! Educational institutions are confronted with a variety of choices and issues regarding the publishing of educational materials. GETideas.org is hosting this GooglePlus hangout on Digital Content to address the benefits and problems associated with digital transformation–and to help education leaders prepare for the future. The hangout features this panel of education experts: Nicole Allen, affordable-textbooks advocate, Student PIRGS Una Daly, communication college outreach director, OpenCourseWare…

      Related to: Assessment & Curriculum, ICT in Education, Teaching & Learning, The Future of Digital Content
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    21st-Century Mathematics Conference
    April 22 - April 24, 2013

    The Center for Curriculum Redesign hosts the 21st-Century Mathematics Conference, focusing on top-level changes in the math curriculum in terms of topics and branches that should be added, as well as content that should be removed. Key questions for exploration at the conference include: What should the goal of mathematics be in the 21st century? What are the best-practices math curricula from around the world? 21st-Century Math Conference  |  Apr…

      Related to: Assessment & Curriculum, STEM Education, Teaching & Learning
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    California State Unis to Experiment with Offering Credit for MOOCs
    Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
    January 15, 2013

    State universities in California, looking for creative ways to reduce education costs at a time of budget stress, are turning to massive open online courses (MOOCs) to offer low-cost options for students. San Jose State University (SJSU) today announced a pilot project with Udacity, a for-profit provider MOOCs, to create three introductory math classes. The courses will be free online, but students who want credit from SJSU will be able…

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    New Software Development Contest to Help New York Students Excel in Math
    Source: Mike Bloomberg.com
    January 7, 2013

    New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott today launched a new software-development competition for programs to help middle school students excel in math. The Gap App Challenge invites developers to submit applications, games, or other programs that focus on middle school math and can be used by students, teachers, or parents. The winning programs will be announced this June, and all submissions will be considered for school-based pilots to…

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