6/8- Ed Tech in the News
Virtual Schools
Virtual School Allows Virginia Tennis Player to Continue High School
"Chris Hincker is a 16-year-old who truly loves tennis. Two years ago, he ranked 85th in the nation in his age group until an injury set him back. Trying to bounce back requires him to play tennis full-time, which means it's nearly impossible for Chris to attend school everyday. Through the Keystone National High School website, Chris writes papers, takes exams, and corresponds with his teachers through e-mail. It's convenient because Chris can log on and complete the work anytime of the day." (WDBJ7.com)
Technology Credited for Rapid Growth of U. Phoenix
"The University of Phoenix owes much of its phenomenal growth in the past few years to technology, which has enabled the 200,000-student for-profit institution to automate many labor-intensive tasks, including admissions, Phoenix's president told educators and business executives in a speech here on Friday." "While many traditional colleges are struggling with issues of access, particularly for poor and minority students, Ms. Palmer Noone said technology has allowed Phoenix to enroll a diverse student body. Women account for 56 percent of its enrollment, and minority students make up 40 percent. Still, technology can help only so much, she admitted. One area of concern for Phoenix as it grows is faculty recruitment. Less than 30 percent of faculty applicants who go through the university's interview process are successful." (Selingo, Chronicle of Higher Education)
Virtual Schools Seen as Possible Solution to Education Woes
“Michigan Virtual University, the nonprofit organization created by the state to offer online training and education, is changing its focus to concentrate exclusively on high schools.”
“Although its official name is still Michigan Virtual University, you'll be hearing about it mostly as Michigan Virtual High School, serving K-12 students and educators.”
“The change in emphasis comes as a natural progression of Michigan's educational needs, according to Jamey Fitzpatrick, MVU's interim president.”
"This is where the demand is," said Fitzpatrick. "The whole concept of e-learning at the high school level is catching fire across the nation, and we in Michigan are leaders in this field."
(Wendland, Detroit Free Press)
Teacher Training
Tennessee Technology Conference Enables Colleagues to Teach Each Other
"Some 200 educators from Hamilton County and several surrounding counties will attend the third annual Teachers Teaching Teachers Technology Conference to learn how to better integrate technology in their classrooms. The 'T 4' Conference will take place Wednesday, June 15, at Lakeside Academy from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m." (The Chattanoogan)
Virtual School Allows Virginia Tennis Player to Continue High School
"Chris Hincker is a 16-year-old who truly loves tennis. Two years ago, he ranked 85th in the nation in his age group until an injury set him back. Trying to bounce back requires him to play tennis full-time, which means it's nearly impossible for Chris to attend school everyday. Through the Keystone National High School website, Chris writes papers, takes exams, and corresponds with his teachers through e-mail. It's convenient because Chris can log on and complete the work anytime of the day." (WDBJ7.com)
Technology Credited for Rapid Growth of U. Phoenix
"The University of Phoenix owes much of its phenomenal growth in the past few years to technology, which has enabled the 200,000-student for-profit institution to automate many labor-intensive tasks, including admissions, Phoenix's president told educators and business executives in a speech here on Friday." "While many traditional colleges are struggling with issues of access, particularly for poor and minority students, Ms. Palmer Noone said technology has allowed Phoenix to enroll a diverse student body. Women account for 56 percent of its enrollment, and minority students make up 40 percent. Still, technology can help only so much, she admitted. One area of concern for Phoenix as it grows is faculty recruitment. Less than 30 percent of faculty applicants who go through the university's interview process are successful." (Selingo, Chronicle of Higher Education)
Virtual Schools Seen as Possible Solution to Education Woes
“Michigan Virtual University, the nonprofit organization created by the state to offer online training and education, is changing its focus to concentrate exclusively on high schools.”
“Although its official name is still Michigan Virtual University, you'll be hearing about it mostly as Michigan Virtual High School, serving K-12 students and educators.”
“The change in emphasis comes as a natural progression of Michigan's educational needs, according to Jamey Fitzpatrick, MVU's interim president.”
"This is where the demand is," said Fitzpatrick. "The whole concept of e-learning at the high school level is catching fire across the nation, and we in Michigan are leaders in this field."
(Wendland, Detroit Free Press)
Teacher Training
Tennessee Technology Conference Enables Colleagues to Teach Each Other
"Some 200 educators from Hamilton County and several surrounding counties will attend the third annual Teachers Teaching Teachers Technology Conference to learn how to better integrate technology in their classrooms. The 'T 4' Conference will take place Wednesday, June 15, at Lakeside Academy from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m." (The Chattanoogan)
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