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Learning vs. Teaching
We’ve been posting EdTech blogs each Wednesday for the past two months now. PVA has detailed M.O.O.C, big data, TED Talks, mobile connectivity to the classroom and much more. Today, we decided to see what other blogs were saying about education technology, or EdTech as many refer to it. We came across this incredible blog…
Discovery’s Curiosity.com
An already prevalent figure in educational content, Discovery has adopted a new website configured specifically for those using M.O.O.C.s and those learning independently. With the tagline, “Never Stop Learning”, Discovery wants you to “Explore and be inspired. Discover thousands of the web’s best learning content here.” It offers everything from arts & crafts tips, to…
What Adults Can Learn from Kids
In light of yesterday’s Faculty Spotlight featuring Lee Patterson, we thought Adora Svitak’s TED Talk would be appropriate, as Ms. Patterson provided great insight as to what she learned from the students! [ted id=815]
The Future of EdTech Part 3: Big Data
Big data, a term the world is becoming more and more familiar with—and growing tired of just as quick. According to the ever-trusty free encyclopedia, Wikipedia, “Big data is the term for a collection of data sets so large and complex that it becomes difficult to process using on-hand database…
Philadelphia Education: Problems and Solutions
Philadelphia Magazine’s latest issue highlights the school district’s struggles and ways to fix it. An article by Patrick Kerkstra highlights 8 steps of action that can be taken now and hopefully turn Philadelphia urban education around, towards the light. Some noteworthy quotes from the article include: “Education remains the single best lever the city…
The Future of EdTech Part 2: Mobile Devices
Many teachers associate mobile phones with kids texting in class, losing focus, an overall distraction. But do they have a place in education? A positive, progressive place? Studies have shown that students and teachers prefer the devices be used to learn from—the problem is how they fit into the learning environment. But Before we jump…
MOOCs by the numbers: Where are we now?
Real-time information on MOOCs!
The Future of EdTech Part 1: M.O.O.C.s
What the future of education holds has truly yet to be seen. Technology will continue to evolve as will students’ learning habits. But today, in the midst of the Web 2.0 explosion and 3.0 break through, universities are presenting M.O.O.C. (Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs) to educate the masses and improve the brand image…
Philly EdTech Meetup
Technology in education is advancing every day, the only limitation being the respective school district’s budget. Small innovative companies are developing/have developed new ways to engage students with technology; ways familiar with the younger generation. On December 16th, 2013 a group of education innovators, professors, and even…
Congratulations to Carmen Falu! PVA’s Student of the Month for January
Carmen Falu is a junior at PVA, although she may not be for much longer if she continues finishing classes early. In particular, she excels in Science and English—her two favorite subjects. Carmen attributes a small part of her success at PVA to being able to work at her own pace and at home, so…