August 7 - August 14, 2016
Short and sweet this week: a worthy collection of writing on grading (in the feature section); a great summary of the research on sleep, grouped into categories (cognitive science); and many more useful articles.
Also, a terrific visualization of the physics of the balance beam. Worth a look!
FEATURED ARTICLES
George Siemens: Tech Should Make Us Better People, Not Robots
EdSurge, 8/11/16
"'Our technology is our ideology,' Siemens says. He's worried that, rather advancing our human potential, many edtech companies and universities are perpetuating the status quo. While machine learning and automation are obviating the need for learners to memorize content and develop routine skills, current edtech solutions still focus on helping learners develop these capabilities, he says. Instead, they should drive students to hone their uniquely human traits."
5 Great Articles On The Subject Of Grading
ASCD, 8/11/16
"Too often, grades are the period at the end of any conversation on learning. Turn these numbers and letters into meaningful measures of mastery by looking for ways to amplify formative feedback, treating failures as beneficial to learning, and giving students opportunities to revise their work. Read on for more ways to create a learning-centered approach to assessment."
ASSESSMENT
A Detailed Look At How Test Scores Are Computed
Brookings, 8/11/16
COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Another Good Summary Of Research About Sleep
New York Magazine, 8/10/16
CREATIVITY
So Begin Standardized Tests For Creativity...
Atlantic, 8/10/16
CURRICULUM
What Is Metacognition? Why Is It Important?
KQED, 8/10/16
DIVERSITY/INCLUSION
Inclusion Efforts Only Matter If People Feel They Belong
Harvard Business Review, 8/10/16
HIGHER ED
Higher Ed School And Student Demographics [Infographic]
Gates Foundation, 1/26/15
HUMANITIES
An Argument For The Humanities
Chronicle of Higher Education, 8/7/16
'An Encyclopedia Of Every Literary Plot, Ever'
Vulture, 8/10/16
LANGUAGE
A Deep Dive Into The Benefits Of Bilingualism
Digg, 8/8/16
LEADERSHIP
On Using Scenarios In Strategic Planning
MIT Sloan Management Review, 5/27/16
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
One Teacher's Story Of Craving Mentors (And Mostly Not Having Them)
Medium, 7/21/16
READING/WRITING
Reflexive Pronouns: A British Epidemic?
New York Times, 7/28/16
The First Conference On Emojis? - This November
Digiday, 8/12/16
STEM
Wolfram Releases Wolfram Language 11, Powering Up
Wolfram, 8/8/16
TECH
Full-Time Virtual Schools Are Growing. Do They Work?
Hechinger Report, 8/4/16
Reports Question Whether Tech Is Improving Learning...
NPR, 8/11/16
3D Printing... Breakfast!
Smithsonian, 8/9/16
2016-17 Edtech Conference Schedule
EdSurge, 8/8/16
The Current State Of Artificial Intelligence
Medium, 7/27/16
OTHER
Awesome Center-Of-Gravity Diagrams Of Gymnasts On Balance Beam
Imgur, 8/11/16
Also, a terrific visualization of the physics of the balance beam. Worth a look!
FEATURED ARTICLES
George Siemens: Tech Should Make Us Better People, Not Robots
EdSurge, 8/11/16
"'Our technology is our ideology,' Siemens says. He's worried that, rather advancing our human potential, many edtech companies and universities are perpetuating the status quo. While machine learning and automation are obviating the need for learners to memorize content and develop routine skills, current edtech solutions still focus on helping learners develop these capabilities, he says. Instead, they should drive students to hone their uniquely human traits."
5 Great Articles On The Subject Of Grading
ASCD, 8/11/16
"Too often, grades are the period at the end of any conversation on learning. Turn these numbers and letters into meaningful measures of mastery by looking for ways to amplify formative feedback, treating failures as beneficial to learning, and giving students opportunities to revise their work. Read on for more ways to create a learning-centered approach to assessment."
ASSESSMENT
A Detailed Look At How Test Scores Are Computed
Brookings, 8/11/16
COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Another Good Summary Of Research About Sleep
New York Magazine, 8/10/16
CREATIVITY
So Begin Standardized Tests For Creativity...
Atlantic, 8/10/16
CURRICULUM
What Is Metacognition? Why Is It Important?
KQED, 8/10/16
DIVERSITY/INCLUSION
Inclusion Efforts Only Matter If People Feel They Belong
Harvard Business Review, 8/10/16
HIGHER ED
Higher Ed School And Student Demographics [Infographic]
Gates Foundation, 1/26/15
HUMANITIES
An Argument For The Humanities
Chronicle of Higher Education, 8/7/16
'An Encyclopedia Of Every Literary Plot, Ever'
Vulture, 8/10/16
LANGUAGE
A Deep Dive Into The Benefits Of Bilingualism
Digg, 8/8/16
LEADERSHIP
On Using Scenarios In Strategic Planning
MIT Sloan Management Review, 5/27/16
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
One Teacher's Story Of Craving Mentors (And Mostly Not Having Them)
Medium, 7/21/16
READING/WRITING
Reflexive Pronouns: A British Epidemic?
New York Times, 7/28/16
The First Conference On Emojis? - This November
Digiday, 8/12/16
STEM
Wolfram Releases Wolfram Language 11, Powering Up
Wolfram, 8/8/16
TECH
Full-Time Virtual Schools Are Growing. Do They Work?
Hechinger Report, 8/4/16
Reports Question Whether Tech Is Improving Learning...
NPR, 8/11/16
3D Printing... Breakfast!
Smithsonian, 8/9/16
2016-17 Edtech Conference Schedule
EdSurge, 8/8/16
The Current State Of Artificial Intelligence
Medium, 7/27/16
OTHER
Awesome Center-Of-Gravity Diagrams Of Gymnasts On Balance Beam
Imgur, 8/11/16