Education Nation - (Jossey-Bass Teacher) by Milton Chen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An educational innovator who worked at Sesame Workshop and The George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a new vision for learning.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>An educational innovator who worked at Sesame Workshop and The George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a new vision for learning</b> <p>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 <i>Education Nation</i> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Examines ways in which learning can be revolutionized through innovative reform and the use of technology</li> <li>Explores the ever-expanding world of technology for breakthroughs in teaching and learning</li> <li>Includes many wonderful resources to support innovation in schools across the nation</li> </ul> <p>This important book offers a clear vision for tomorrow's classrooms that will enhance learning opportunities for all children.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>Selected as a Top Education Book of 2010 by <i>American School Board Journal</i></b> <p><i>Education Nation</i> offers a dynamic vision for a new world of learning. This groundbreaking book draws on author Milton Chen's extensive experience in media--from his work at Sesame Workshop and in public television to his current role as executive director emeritus of The George Lucas Educational Foundation. Throughout the book, Chen clearly shows how to "put the edge into education" and revolutionize learning through innovative classroom practices and uses of technology. <p><b><i>PRAISE FOR</i></b> <b>EDUCATION NATION</b> <p>"I strongly believe that education is the single most important job of the human race. I'm very excited that <i>Education Nation</i> is adding to the tools we are giving educators and many others to make change in their own communities."<br> <b><i>--From the Foreword by George Lucas, </i></b> FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN, THE GEORGE LUCAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION <p>"This book provides an outstanding overview of where we stand in the history of learning technologies, what current initiatives are most promising, and what challenges and opportunities we face in the near future."<br> <b><i>--Christopher Dede, </i></b> TIMOTHY E. WIRTH PROFESSOR IN LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES, HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION <p>"How fortunate we are that Milton Chen has decided to share the lessons he has learned along the way on his incredible learning journey. As we just begin to unlock the methods of teaching our kids in a 21<sup>st</sup> Century context, this book should be embraced by every caring educator and parent who wants to do right by our kids."<br> <b><i>--Gary E. Knell, </i></b> PRESIDENT AND CEO, SESAME WORKSHOP<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>THE AUTHOR</b> <p><b>Milton Chen</b> 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 <i>Sesame Street, The Electric Company, </i> and<i> 3-2-1 Contact</i>, and an assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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