Monthly Archives: June 2012

How can YouTube support great teachers? Can we flip education?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Michael

As a student, I want to learn and succeed in my classes for a variety of personal motivations.   I believe that I thrive when my teachers cared about me enough to give me individualized attention.   How do we encourage … Continue reading →

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Boldly going where no one has gone before: KinectBiology.com

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Michael

Most of us probably learned about cell biology in a traditional manner: lecture, books, and labs.   While these means of teaching are great, young students will soon have an alternative.   In the future, you’ll get to experience a … Continue reading →

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I believe educational technology just became exponentially cooler. Thanks Google!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Michael

I think educational technology just became exponentially cooler! Why?  During the Google I/O 2012 conference, our amigos at Google gave us tons of new tools and platforms to help us innovate.   I love new toys!  These tools can help serve existing … Continue reading →

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National STEM Video Game Challenge 2010 Youth Prize Winners

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Michael

As I have reviewed materials from the GamesForChange.org conference, I have become more convinced that education has a huge impact to the future of our economic future.   I have also enjoyed seeing the results of “game based learning” challenges. The … Continue reading →

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Can gaming have a positive impact to students? Answers from GamesForChange.org

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Michael

Please make sure to visit SuperBetter.com If we spend 3 billion hours a week playing online games, is it possible to direct some of that human energy to creating positive change in the real world?   Can gaming have a positive … Continue reading →

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Average debt at graduation is $25,000. How can we reduce these costs?

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Michael

Source: H&R Block

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The Gamification of Education Infographic

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Michael

@MacmillanMexico The Gamification of Education Infographic #gamification #edtech http://buff.ly/M0Chpy via @Knewton Created by Knewton and Column Five Media

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What makes a great teacher?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Michael

Why is this important? Great leaders are born from great teachers. For those that do not belong to the top 20% of society, the quality of education seems to be degrading. Over 30% of high school students never graduate. For … Continue reading →

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Starting with WHY

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Michael

My wife and I grew up in the great state of Florida. I was born and raised on the west side in the city of Tampa. Sarah was raised on the other side of the state in the shadows of … Continue reading →

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