Non-profit initiatives
Introducing Mechanics Academy
The author of this blog describes how he plans to creatively use web-based simulation technology to enhance computational science education.
Introducing Mechanics Academy
The author of this blog describes how he plans to creatively use web-based simulation technology to enhance computational science education.
Class2Go is dead, long live edX!
Stanford to collaborate with edX on developing its open-source platform; the full source code for the platform will be released under the AGPL on June 1, 2013.
Class2Go is dead, long live edX!
Stanford to collaborate with edX on developing its open-source platform; the full source code for the platform will be released under the AGPL on June 1, 2013.
The Khan Academy goes to camp
This fun camp is an experiment by Salman Khan to test the possibilities of both online and offline education.
The Khan Academy goes to camp
This fun camp is an experiment by Salman Khan to test the possibilities of both online and offline education.
UC Berkeley joins edX!
EdX announced today the addition of the University of California, Berkeley to its platform.
UC Berkeley joins edX!
EdX announced today the addition of the University of California, Berkeley to its platform.
Lessons learnt from MITx’s prototype course
As the team behind MIT’s ambitious online learning program gears up to introduce new courses in the fall, it takes stock of its initial experiences.
Lessons learnt from MITx’s prototype course
As the team behind MIT’s ambitious online learning program gears up to introduce new courses in the fall, it takes stock of its initial experiences.
Snarky criticism sure is easer than offering solutions
I try to summarise the recent controversy arising from teachers ganging up against Khan Academy, and offer my own opinions on the matter.
Snarky criticism sure is easer than offering solutions
I try to summarise the recent controversy arising from teachers ganging up against Khan Academy, and offer my own opinions on the matter.
A conversation with Bill Gates about higher ed
The Chronicle recently chatted with Bill Gates about his vision for how colleges can be transformed through technology. Let’s see what he had to say.
A conversation with Bill Gates about higher ed
The Chronicle recently chatted with Bill Gates about his vision for how colleges can be transformed through technology. Let’s see what he had to say.
edX: MIT and Harvard extended
A profile piece on Harvard Magazine concisely summarizes all that we do know about edX so far.
edX: MIT and Harvard extended
A profile piece on Harvard Magazine concisely summarizes all that we do know about edX so far.
In this university, students teach as well as learn
At a time when online courses are enticing students with the opportunity to learn from star professors, one institution is questioning whether instructors are needed at all.
In this university, students teach as well as learn
At a time when online courses are enticing students with the opportunity to learn from star professors, one institution is questioning whether instructors are needed at all.
Grow the audience now, monetize later
Experts speculate on possible business models for the recent crop of elite online learning initiatives.
Grow the audience now, monetize later
Experts speculate on possible business models for the recent crop of elite online learning initiatives.
Salman Khan challenges MIT grads to resist cynicism
The founder of Khan Academy told MIT graduates Friday that they still face a world filled with cynicism and pessimism, and he challenged them to resist those attitudes.
Salman Khan challenges MIT grads to resist cynicism
The founder of Khan Academy told MIT graduates Friday that they still face a world filled with cynicism and pessimism, and he challenged them to resist those attitudes.
Future learning
Students are the future, but what’s the future for students? To arm them with the relevant, timeless skills for our rapidly changing world, we need to revolutionize what it means to learn.
Future learning
Students are the future, but what’s the future for students? To arm them with the relevant, timeless skills for our rapidly changing world, we need to revolutionize what it means to learn.
Khan Academy sparks a tech revolution in education
Khan Academy is arguably the spark that has ignited the revolution in technology-enhanced education. USA Today profiles the initiative, and its founder, Salman Khan.
Khan Academy sparks a tech revolution in education
Khan Academy is arguably the spark that has ignited the revolution in technology-enhanced education. USA Today profiles the initiative, and its founder, Salman Khan.
More than just tech: Web courses expanding to other fields
The law school of Washington University plans to offer an entirely online version of their master’s degree. And the The Juilliard School will develop and deliver innovative online music courses and resources for K-12 educators and students.
More than just tech: Web courses expanding to other fields
The law school of Washington University plans to offer an entirely online version of their master’s degree. And the The Juilliard School will develop and deliver innovative online music courses and resources for K-12 educators and students.
Will edX put Harvard and MIT out of business?
Peter Cohan seems to suggest that it could eventually do just that. And Lauren Landry opines that traditional education isn’t going anywhere.
Will edX put Harvard and MIT out of business?
Peter Cohan seems to suggest that it could eventually do just that. And Lauren Landry opines that traditional education isn’t going anywhere.
Harvard and M.I.T. team up to launch edX
Harvard and the M.I.T. recently announced a new nonprofit partnership, known as edX, to offer free online courses from both universities
Harvard and M.I.T. team up to launch edX
Harvard and the M.I.T. recently announced a new nonprofit partnership, known as edX, to offer free online courses from both universities