Thoughts and Policy for Building a Better Pennsylvania
Kahn Academy has launched a new computer science learning section that encourages exploration and experimentation with live code.
Similar to CodeAcademy and Codeschool Kahn teaches code by using existing snipits and encouraging modification and editing as a way to encourage hands on learning where you can see the results in real time.
Watch the video of John Resig talking to Sal about the new computer science tools and content on Khan Academy.
I watched this TED Talk video today called, “Teaching Math Without Words, A Visual Approach to learning Math from MIND Research Institute”
The idea worth spreading? “all students can benefit profoundly from some oppurtunities to learn without any words at all”
Watch the video and see for yourself. It’s a great concept and one that we use with Math-U-See with our manipulative blocks. Visit MindResearch.net to learn more about the video presenter and what they are doing.
Ever wanted to learn about Versailles but couldn’t visit? Well google can now take you on a tour. They have done a full 3D model of Versailles and show all the changes made over the decades. Watch the videos and if you are using google chome (and you should be) visit http://www.chaostoperfection.com/ and view it in full screen mode. Amazing. Also visit http://www.versailles3d.com/en/ to see the 3D model, explore and even play a game in which you help build the palace. Overall a great learning tool from google.
What did Versailles look like before Louis XIV? How did the small hunting lodge of Louis XIII become the largest Palace in Europe? What embellishments did the young Sun King want in his Palace of festivities and amusements? Did you know that the Hall of Mirrors was originally a terrace overlooking the gardens?
From the Grand Canal to the King’s bedchamber, including the Orangerie, the Hall of Mirrors and the Colonnade grove, Chaos to Perfection takes the visitor on a tour of Versailles.
h/t Open Culture
Want actual date on what criteria parents use when searching for education apps? Well look no further Kindertown (the educational app store for parents) has opened up and shared data from over 120,000 recent searches. Head on over and see the results. A piece of data that jumped out to me showed that language and math apps are the most searched for although the market in that category is much more competitive.
Type as a Search Criteria
- Language is the most popular subject (35%) followed by Math (34.2%)
- Pre-Reading, Number Sense, Reading, and Geometry (which includes Shapes) are the most popular categories within those subjects.
- Developers should refrain from assuming it’s a great idea to target the most popular areas. These are often (if not always) the most competitive app markets too.