Education Nation - Six Leading Edges of Innovation in our Schools (Paperback)

An educational innovator who worked at Sesame Workshop and The George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a new vision for learning

As a result of constant innovation, learning is no longer limited by traditional confines and we're moving beyond students tied to their chairs, desks, and textbooks-and teachers locked away in classrooms. In "Education Nation" author Milton Chen draws from extensive experience in media-from his work on Sesame Street in its nascent years to his role as executive director of the George Lucas Educational Foundation-to support a vision for a new world of learning.

This book, in six chapters, explores the "edges" in education--the places where K-12 learning has already seen revolutionary changes through innovative reform and the use of technology. Examines ways in which learning can be revolutionized through innovative reform and the use of technologyExplores the ever-expanding world of technology for breakthroughs in teaching and learningIncludes many wonderful resources to support innovation in schools across the nation "

This important book offers a clear vision for tomorrow's classrooms that will enhance learning opportunities for all children.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Milton Chen
Foreword by:	George Lucas
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-118-15740-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > General
LSN:	1-118-15740-0
Barcode:	9781118157404

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