Tech-enhanced learning

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.

The internet and the future of learning

Technology has enabled us to interact, innovate and share in whole new ways. Can this dynamic shift in mindset profoundly change the way we learn in the future?

The internet and the future of learning

Technology has enabled us to interact, innovate and share in whole new ways. Can this dynamic shift in mindset profoundly change the way we learn in the future?

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.

Video lectures are effective teaching tools

A recent study found that instructor-made videos helped 100% of participating students better understand the material.

determines that 100% of participating students found

Video lectures are effective teaching tools

A recent study found that instructor-made videos helped 100% of participating students better understand the material.

determines that 100% of participating students found

Education technology is more than content delivery

Audrey Watters from the Hack Education blog likens education technology to “lesson delivery.” I vehemently disagree.

Education technology is more than content delivery

Audrey Watters from the Hack Education blog likens education technology to “lesson delivery.” I vehemently disagree.

Does peer grading in online classes work?

After her experience with a sociology course on Coursera, Debbie Morrison of Online Learning Insights thinks it does!

Does peer grading in online classes work?

After her experience with a sociology course on Coursera, Debbie Morrison of Online Learning Insights thinks it does!

Scott Cook on technology and education

The founder and chairman of Intuit says that technology can revolutionise education in the same way it revolutionised the entertainment industry.

Scott Cook on technology and education

The founder and chairman of Intuit says that technology can revolutionise education in the same way it revolutionised the entertainment industry.

Web-based app helps shy students participate in class

Confused in class and too shy to raise your hand? A new web-based app comes to the rescue.

Web-based app helps shy students participate in class

Confused in class and too shy to raise your hand? A new web-based app comes to the rescue.

Paul Graham’s keynote at PyCon 2012

Watch an inspiring talk by Paul Graham, where he poses several “frighteningly ambitious” ideas for startup companies. Each of these could end up changing the world.

Paul Graham’s keynote at PyCon 2012

Watch an inspiring talk by Paul Graham, where he poses several “frighteningly ambitious” ideas for startup companies. Each of these could end up changing the world.

Learning to learn online

Successful students share their secrets for getting the most from classes online.

Learning to learn online

Successful students share their secrets for getting the most from classes online.

Stanford’s iOS development course returns with peer-to-peer help

Did Stanford’s excellent iOS development class get even better?

Stanford’s iOS development course returns with peer-to-peer help

Did Stanford’s excellent iOS development class get even better?

Better pay attention, kids

Biosensors are monitoring you. Yes, really.

Better pay attention, kids

Biosensors are monitoring you. Yes, really.

Digital learning boosts achievement

“A reader commented that he wanted to get on board with digital learning but had been told there wasn’t much evidence of links to achievement. That’s dead wrong.”

Digital learning boosts achievement

“A reader commented that he wanted to get on board with digital learning but had been told there wasn’t much evidence of links to achievement. That’s dead wrong.”

A ‘disruptive’ look at competency-based education

A report on how the innovative use of technology will likely transform the college experience.

A ‘disruptive’ look at competency-based education

A report on how the innovative use of technology will likely transform the college experience.

Can mind-reading robots help students pay attention?

Even the best teachers have moments where their students start to lose focus in class. But what if they had a robot that could help them keep kids engaged?

Can mind-reading robots help students pay attention?

Even the best teachers have moments where their students start to lose focus in class. But what if they had a robot that could help them keep kids engaged?

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.