Friday Institute News
The GISMO research team (Generating Increased Science and Math Learning) at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation is pleased to announce the launch of a new tool that compiles and reviews research findings related to rational number reasoning. The searchable database was designed to assist researchers, math practitioners, professional development specialists and anyone interested in the field of rational number reasoning.
Dr. Glenn Kleiman, Executive Director of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation presented the latest update on the North Carolina Learning Technology Initiative to business leaders on March 25, 2009. The presentation included topics such as "What is NCLTI?," the current status of the project and future directions.
Dr. Hiller Spires, Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation has been awarded a 2008-2009 Gertrude M. Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology. The honorable mention award in the category of Transformative Large Scale Projects was for work done on the project New Literacies and Design Studio: Teachers Experiencing the Power of Learning Through Technology (ECI 546, Literacy, Technology, and Media).
Dr. Jere Confrey will deliver a plenary session entitled "Steering a Course for Preparing Students for the Mathematical Sciences in the 21st Century” at the Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Meeting at the Raleigh Marriott on Friday, February 28, 2009, at 1:30-2:30.
This talk will report on efforts here in North Carolina to revise state standards around learning trajectories and to focus on preparing all students for the Mathematical Sciences. She will argue that the high school math wars are failing to serve the needs of the 21st Century and that it is time to focus on preparation for the Mathematical Sciences more broadly, and move away from the narrow preparation for calculus only that has been the foundation of advanced math in our high school curriculum. A strategy for doing so, practically and politically, is outlined.
A local TV station in Perquimans County is plugging the new technology for their schools. The focus is FIZZ, a Friday Institute for Educational Innovation project that enhances learning by allowing user generated videos in the classroom. Watch the news segment.
The local paper in Perquimans County is plugging the new technology for their schools. The focus is FIZZ, a Friday Institute for Educational Innovation project that enhances learning by allowing user generated videos in the classroom. Read the article.
Dr. Glenn Kleiman, Executive Director of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation presented an update on the NC 1:1 learning Initiative to the State Board of Education on February 4, 2009. The presentation included the strategic approach to creating future-ready high schools, as well as an update to the pilot program that is currently underway.
The Friday Institute has launched a new website. The new site includes sections for What We Do, a library of papers and presentations, news and events along with an About Us section. We hope that the new site will make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
As you explore the new site, please report any issues to chris_pfitzer@ncsu.edu.
NC State University’s College of Education and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation honored Former Governor James B. Hunt at its annual Friday Medal Presentation on November 19. An advocate for education reform throughout his career, Hunt addressed educational policy for the new national administration.
The National Advisory Board of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation met on November 12, 2008 for its annual meeting. Members discussed the work of the Friday Institute and its impact. They also discussed future challenges and ways for the Friday Institute to meet those challenges.
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