Teaching, Learning & Technology articles

#STEMx at the #ISTE13 Conference June 23-26 :: See you there?

jgvanides — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:44:32 GMT

Whether you’re attending in person or virtually, you won’t want to miss the ISTE conference…

#Edtech Trends & Challenges: The NMC Horizon Report - K12 Edition, now available!

jgvanides — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

This is an exciting time to be an educator, but the array of existing and emerging technologies can be overwhelming to track and challenging to plan for. Enter the Horizon Report from the New Media Consortium that helps education leaders see what's possible - and what's coming...

Designing for Online Learning: My Story

jgvanides — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:51:13 GMT

The exponential interest in online learning and the launch of our new HP Catalyst Academy for STEMx Teachers has me thinking about my own experience teaching online. What makes it work?

Global STEMx Education Conference – Call for Presenters Now Open!

jgvanides — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:57:04 GMT

Imagine this: The world’s first massively open online conference for STEMx educators. If you are an innovative teacher, this is a great opportunity to share your favorite technologies & pedagogies with teachers from around the world! Learn more...

Scaling Innovations in STEMx Education – Big Ideas from the HP Catalyst Summit

jgvanides — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:02:12 GMT

It’s amazing what happens when educators from around the world get together to share and collaborate. The 2013 Catalyst Summit is yet another example…

New OECD Case Study: Sparking Innovation in STEM Education with Technology and Collaboration

jgvanides — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:49:31 GMT

A newly released case study examines the emerging STEMx education innovations and the impact of international collaboration among the educators participating in the first two years of the HP Catalyst Initiative...

Global HP Catalyst Academy Fellows $16K grants for innovative STEMx educators (Due July 8th)

jgvanides — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:14:05 GMT

The new HP Catalyst Academy for STEMx teachers has opened a call for proposals seeking innovative educators who want to share proven STEMx education innovations with teachers around the world....

Sign up today! New HP Catalyst Academy offers free mini-courses for busy STEMx educators

jgvanides — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:19:06 GMT

I am very excited to announce the new HP Catalyst Academy...

Students need a Personal Learning Network – Why Museums Matter

jgvanides — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:58:47 GMT

Throw away the pacing guides. What each student really needs is their own Personal Learning Network - that includes access to amazing museums....

(view of the San Francisco Bay Bridge from the new Exploratorium "Observation Gallery")

The (digital) Pen is mightier than the Keyboard

jgvanides — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:44:51 GMT

Now that touchscreens are pervasive, let’s not forget the important role that a stylus plays, especially for STEMx subjects…

Northwestern University iLabs receives prestigious CENIC award

jgvanides — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:12:00 GMT

The significance of remotely accessible science labs for high school students has caught the attention of the leaders of California’s high-speed education network....

Re-Engaging Students using Virtual World Simulations

jgvanides — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:46:17 GMT

Learning in “simulated worlds” is not a new idea – but the HP Catalyst team at City Academy in Norwich (UK) has a new approach… and some fascinating insights about its impact on at-risk students…

Re-Imagining STEMx Education (part 2 - New Models of Learning & Teaching)

jgvanides — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Re-Imagining STEMx Education (part 2)

New Approaches to Teaching & Learning for a High-Tech World

In Part 1, I described why we need to re-imagine STEMx teaching and learning. Now, let me share some interesting new models that have emerged from the HP Catalyst Initiative...

Re-Imagining STEMx Education (part 1 - Why this matters)

jgvanides — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:57:58 GMT

Re-Imagining STEMx Education

New Approaches to Teaching & Learning for a High-Tech World

Education systems around the world are placing a growing emphasis on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs and curricula. The siren calls of “innovation” and “workforce competitiveness” are often the engine behind the drive, accompanied by the call for “21st century skills”. But are we fully considering the future into which our students will be graduating? Are we giving our students the experiences they need to be ready for the high-tech world of work and global citizenship?...

Remembering Sandy Hook Elementary School

jgvanides — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:31:55 GMT

"Like" an HP Catalyst Project and Help Them Win $500! > Today: Learning Links Foundation

jgvanides — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The New Media Consortium has been hosting a Social Media Workshop for educators, and it’s culminating in a friendly challenge to see who can gather the most “likes” in 24 hours. Want to help an HP Catalyst project team win $500?

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After School, the Learning Continues - My Experience with Citizen Schools

jgvanides — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:45:24 GMT

Today is a special day that marks the conclusion of my 10 week experience as a volunteer with Citizen Schools. It underscores for me the importance of after school or "extended school day" experiences, especially for students in underserved communities. I invite you to see what my students accomplished...

"Like" an HP Catalyst Project and Help Them Win $500! > Today: PUC-Rio

jgvanides — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:23:16 GMT

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"Like" an HP Catalyst Project and Help Them Win $500! > Today: St. Petersburg University

jgvanides — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

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"Like" an HP Catalyst Project and Help Them Win $500! > Today: St. Thomas Aquinas

jgvanides — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

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