Your Name and Title:
Tom Vander Ark, Author & Founder
School or Organization Name:
Getting Smart
Co-Presenter Name(s):
N/a
Area of the World from Which You Will Present:
Seattle, WA
Language in Which You Will Present:
English
Target Audience(s):
K-HigherEd Teachers, Parents & Advocates
Short Session Description (one line):
Low cost blended schools featuring inexpensive tablet computers and open content will extend quality secondary education to a half a billion young people by the end of the decade.
Full Session Description (as long as you would like):
James Tooley described the rise of low cost private schools in A Beautiful Tree. Low cost private schools, like Bridge International Academies in Kenya, are transforming educational options in emerging economies. The next opportunity is to extend quality secondary education to a half a billion bottom-of-the-pyramid youth with inexpensive tablets, open content and cost effective blended school formats. Tom will examine three primary benefits of digital learning; customization, motivation and equalization and how they are transforming education in western economies and low cost blends will dramatically increase college preparation in emerging economies.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
www.GettingSmart.com
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