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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…
Hometown Pride: Rocky and More
Ever have that moment where you’re watching a movie and then suddenly you recognize a storefront, a street corner or a monument? If you’ve ever seen Rocky, I’m sure you immediately recognized the infamous steps out front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. In fact, there is now even a statue to remind Philadelphia and…
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…
3 Rules to Spark Learning via Ramsey Musallam
[ted id=1731] A chemistry teacher whose goal is to develop a curiosity in his students, Ramsey Musallam, developed three rules to spark learning after having open heart surgery. Rule #1 : Curiosity Comes First (A curious student trumps any new advancement in EdTech) Rule #2 : Embrace the Mess (Trial and Error) Rule #3 :…
Top 5 Advancements Changing the Face of Education
Alex Summers of Edudemic posted an article back in 2011 that detailed the top 5 advancements that were changing the face of education. Included were: social media, online classrooms, tablets, smartphones, and free online resources. Today, the idea that technology is changing the face of education holds true. It will continue to advance education in ways…