A recent study dispels any lingering doubts that early education is nothing more than publicly-funded baby-sitting. Harvard-based researchers recently presented some yet unpublished data that indicates kindergarten experiences can have a significant impact on adult indicators of success such as college completion, salary, and marriage rates.
According to the report, kindergarten class size and the test [...]
Dr. Kapil Sibal is perhaps the most lovable minister of the Union Ministers of India. His enthusiasm and humor combine with audacity and persistence, plus he possesses a razor sharp brain trained at the Supreme Court of India. His leadership has already moved the Free & Compulsory Right to Education Act of 2009 farther, faster than [...]
One month ago today I was at the Colorado Convention Center eagerly anticipating the official start of ISTE 2010. Now that the cool breezes of June have given way to the heat and humidity of late July, I find myself reminiscing about the experiences at the premier education technology conference.
Thank you to all the [...]
On Saturday, the New York Times published an article on the growing gap between the United States and other countries in the percentage of adults who earned college degrees.
Graduation rates for American college students are depressing, with only 57 percent of students who enroll in a bachelor’s degree program earning a degree within six years, [...]
“The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.”
- Linus Pauling
Linus Pauling, a native of Portland, Oregon, won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. He is one of only two people awarded two Nobel Prizes in different fields, and the only person [...]
Can’t come to Denver? Don’t worry; now you can participate from the comfort of your own home through our virtual workshops. Space is limited so sign up now to experience the same interactive, hands-on workshops that the conference attendees do. Use the conference registration form and select the Virtual Workshops Only option.
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I looked at my ISTE 2010 conference planner this morning to review the top events and sessions I hope to hit at the conference this year. As usual, I am completely over scheduled. There are so many amazing things I want to see and do, workshops I want to take, discussions I want to take [...]
Just a few more days until the biggest ed tech event of the year. Time to start packing.
Comfortable shoes? Check.
Suntan lotion? Check.
Laptop? iPhone? Digital camera? Flip cam? Power cords? Check, check, check, check and check.
Sherpa to help me lug all this around the Colorado Convention Center? Well, maybe not. It sure would be nice though.
I’ll [...]
If you’ve been reading ISTE Connects or Nebraska Change Agent you’ve probably caught at least one of Beth Still’s video posts for ISTE 2010 attendees. As you make your final preparations for the annual conference, take a moment and check out Beth’s YouTube channel. Even if you’re an ISTE veteran, these videos offer great advice [...]
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