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 way in which learning can be revolutionized through innovative reform and the use of technology
- Explores the ever-expanding world of technology for breakthroughs in teaching and learning
- Includes 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.