Innov8
Weekly news coverage focused on innovations in teaching and learning that have the potential to improve access and opportunity for learners everywhere. We encourage you to tweet us (@Getting_Smart) a news items that you’d like us to consider using #innov8 or to email [email protected] with “Innov8” in the subject line.
EdTech 10: A Come Up From the Nation’s Capital
This week's EdTech news features BIG news from Washington D.C. with the reauthorization of ESEA, and the release of the National Education Technology Plan that is emphasizing technology as a vehicle “to transform learning experiences with the goal of providing greater equity and accessibility.”
EdTech 10: What You’re Missing During the Hour of Code
Students, teachers and EdLeaders are hard at work this week celebrating Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code. Here are the EdTech news stories to know as the rest of the field is wrapped up in the STEM celebration.
EdTech 10: Change is the Only Constant
We’re reminded by this week’s EdTech news that when it comes to improving conditions for students and teachers, changes and progress in EdTech will happen constantly.
EdTech 10: Giving Thanks Where Thanks is Due
In addition to the 1,500+ innovative leaders we shared for the 3rd Annual Smart Lists, for Thanksgiving we are thankful for this year’s positive news that we’ve been following weekly for our EdTech 10 series.
EdTech 10: Signaling Supreme Confidence
Just when we thought that confidence in EdTech couldn’t reach any higher… this week’s news signaled supreme confidence in EdTech specifically around personalized learning, platforms and in the leaders spearheading progress.
EdTech 10: It’s a Small World
It's been a fun few days hanging out with Mickey and 3,000 of our friends at the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium. Here's 10 big updates in EdTech.
EdTech 10: Be in the Know Before iNACOL
Next week we’ll be in Orlando on the ground live blogging, podcasting, and sharing GenDIY and Smart Parents at the iNACOL Symposium. As we pack, we freshen up with EdTech news to be in the know about before heading to the education industry’s leading K-12 event.
EdTech 10: Shining a Light on Progress
Despite some misleading headlines this week, not all was lost with this week’s EdTech and education news. Here are 10 stories that shine a light on progress.
EdTech 10: Taking EdTech to the Next Level
In this week's education news, it’s safe to say that this week’s news is all about EdTech leveling up. This week's news includes updates from Curriculum Associates, GSV Capital and LearnZillion
EdTech 10: 3rd Annual Smart List Series
In the spirit of the Smart List series here are this week’s top 10 news stories. The 3rd Annual Smart List series is off an running. During October and November you’ll see around 20 ‘Best of’ lists.