FETC 2020: Better PD through design thinking
It’s become a popular refrain: The “sit-and-get” approach to learning is just as played out for professional development as it is for students. But how do you make PD …
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Top Visionaries and Real-World Practitioners at FETC 2020
Presentations by people changing the future of education At the 40th Anniversary Future of Education Technology® Conference you’ll hear from the most inspirational and pioneering thought leaders changing the …
FETC 2019: 3 E’s for Inclusive and Future-Focused STEM Education
Dr. Mae Jemison, a renowned astronaut, engineer, entrepreneur, physician and educator, delivered the closing keynote at the 2019 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). Drawing on her unique experiences as …
FETC ’19: 3 steps for building a ‘culture of yes’ in your school
If you had any doubt that cultivating a positive school culture is top of mind for school leaders, you need only look at Fall Creek School District (Wisconsin) Superintendent …
FETC 2019: Sal Khan envisions a future of active, mastery-based learning
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy and keynote speaker at the recent 2019 Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, discusses how technology will impact education in the years …
A New Kind of Student: Learning Attributes of the Digital Generations
Contributed by Ryan Schaaf Today, learners take for granted growing up in a world that is seamlessly connected by powerful information and communication technologies that give them instant access …
FETC Guest Post: What’s An Interesting Use for EdTech That Many Haven’t Tried Yet?
The 2019 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) will take place in Orlando, Florida, from January 27-30. In this Presenter Q&A Roundtable, a number of conference presenters share their perspectives on …
FETC Guest Post: Creating An Effective EdTech Ecosystem & Making the Best Use of Tech Tools
The 2019 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) will take place in Orlando, Florida, from January 27-30. In this Presenter Q&A Roundtable, a number of conference presenters share their perspectives on …
FETC Guest Post: How Edtech Can Promote SEL, Equity and Engagement
The 2019 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) will take place in Orlando, Florida, from January 27-30. In this Presenter Q&A Roundtable, a number of conference presenters share their perspectives on …
The Key to College and Career Readiness: Flexible Thinking
Want to Ensure College and Career Readiness? Develop Flexible Thinking It’s true that verbal and abstract reasoning are the cognitive skills that predict academic achievement. The ability to make sense of complex information is …