Virtual Roundtables

Every month, GETideas.org brings Distinguished Education Leaders to share observations, comments, and ideas on transformational topics such as student assessment, education equity, open educational resources, and transmedia. Community members join in by posting comments/questions and checking back regularly to continue the conversation.

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Virtual Roundtable: Does STEM Education Create Critical Thinkers and Next-Generation Innovators?

May 20 - Jun 22, 2012

Join our hosts the week of May 21 for a Virtual Roundtable discussion on STEM Education: Carolyn LandelWashington STEM Karen HarperEducation NASA Randy GuschDuPont Addressing...

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Virtual Roundtable: Game-based Learning – Why It Works and Where It’s Going

Apr 22 - May 18, 2012

Join our hosts the week of April 23 for a Virtual Roundtable discussion on Game-based Learning: Ken Perlin, NYU Games for Learning Institute Andrew Coulson, MIND...

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Virtual Roundtable: Transmedia in Education – How and Why?

Mar 23 - Apr 20, 2012

Join our hosts the week of March 26 for a Virtual Roundtable discussion on Transmedia in Education:    Lucas Johnson, Silverstring Media Simon Pulman,  Starlight Runner Entertainment...

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Virtual Roundtable: Social Media in Education – What’s Working and What’s Not

Feb 17 - Mar 23, 2012

Join our hosts the week of February 20 for a Virtual Roundtable discussion on social media:    Anna Batchelder, Bon Education Dr. Ron Burnett, Emily Carr...

The Contributors

Our Virtual Roundtable contributors are leading academics, as well as education policy makers and visionaries. April's panelists are Ken Perlin, Andrew Coulson, and Michael Levine.