Forms of Attention: Distant Reading & Discipline from Laura Mandell

This keynote lecture by Laura Mandell discusses the different forms attention can take.  The lecture was taken from the first ever Texas Institute for Literary and Textual Studies symposium, and features an introduction from Lisa L. Moore. Watch the keynote below, or see our post on UniversityWebinars.org.

How Today’s Tech is Shaping Tomorrow’s Students

Amanda Lenhart directs the Pew Internet & American Life Project’s research on teens, children and families. Her other research interests include education, gaming, and networked communication tools like mobile phones, social networks, blogging and microblogging. For her research about and knowledge of youth and their use of technology, Ms. Lenhart has testified before a congressional […]

Using Wikis in Education

Check out this lecture with Brad Hemminger at the University of North Carolina! In this hour-long presentation (part of the UNC – Chapel Hill “Information In Life” series), Hemminger walks us through examples of different wiki software, services, classroom wikis and the advantages/disadvantages of using wikis in the classroom. View the video below, or check […]

Dropout Nation: America’s Public Education Reform

Today, on Wisconsin Public Radio, I heard the term “Dropout Nation” for the first time.  After checking out the Nation Center for Statistics, it’s clear to see that even though dropout rates have lowered in the last 10 years, we’re still leaving 7-12% of those aged 16-24 without a high school degree or equivalent.  Interestingly, […]

TED: Aaron Reedy Teaches Us How We Know About Evolution

Previously, we discussed Aaron Reedy’s innovative introduction of meaningful academic research into high school science classes.  I thought it would be interesting to touch on another area of his expertise.  Earlier this year, Reedy gave a TED talk about teaching high school students about evolution.  More specifically, Reedy discussed his approach to teaching how we […]

Scientific American: Large Scale Research at High Schools

Aaron Reedy – along with a select few high schools across the nation – has done something previously thought impossible.  His high school students have completed important, significant scientific research.  In this article, Reedy talks about how he rebuilt his biology class from the ground up in order to do meaningful research, ultimately publishing a […]

SpaceRef: Promoting Science & Technology Through Project-Based Learning

SAN FRANCISCO – The Conrad Foundation‘s annual Spirit of Innovation Awards program is underway with unprecedented support from aerospace leader Lockheed Martin. Student teams will be tasked with designing innovative products using science and technology that address real world challenges. Top teams are invited to attend the Innovation Summit in April of 2011, hosted at […]

University of Maryland Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program: Student Perspectives

Made by students for students, this video describes the academics, community, opportunities and experience of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program at the University of Maryland, College Park. The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (EIP) provides University of Maryland Honors College freshmen and sophomores with an interdisciplinary, living and learning education to help build the entrepreneurial mindsets, skill sets, and relationships invaluable to developing innovative, impactful solutions to today’s problems

Public Schools Expand Curriculum Online

Another great story from NPR – this time, they discuss how public schools are using innovative online teaching to increase their curriculum.  This allows smaller schools to give students the benefits of big school topics.  The article focuses largely on Virtual Virginia, a state program offering dozens of classes to middle and high school students […]