Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in our Schools

分类: 图书,进口原版,Nonfiction(非虚构类),Education(教育),Education Theory,Administration,
品牌: George LucasMilton Chen
基本信息出版社:Jossey-Bass; 1 (2012年1月24日)丛书名:Jossey-Bass Teacher平装:320页正文语种:英语ISBN:1118157400条形码:9781118157404商品尺寸:15.1 x 2.3 x 22.5 cm商品重量:363 gASIN:1118157400商品描述内容简介An educational innovator who worked at Sesame Workshop and The George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a new vision for learningAs 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. InEducation Nationauthor 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 nationThis important book offers a clear vision for tomorrow's classrooms that will enhance learning opportunities for all children.作者简介Milton Chen is senior fellow and executive director emeritus of The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF). He was founding director of the KQED Center for Education (PBS) in San Francisco, managing the channel's television programming, Web content, and outreach services for schools and families. Chen was also a director of research at Sesame Workshop, in New York, working on Sesame Street, The Electric Company, and 3-2-1 Contact, and an assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.