Should all teachers post their syllabi and curricula online?
Timothy Burke says in his blog post, “Putting Syllabi Online:” Since I often put up both drafts of syllabi and completed syllabi for comments, I obviously think it’s a good practice. It’s been nothing but beneficial for me: I’ve gotten great suggestions, interesting critiques, a good feeling for how the …
Processing
Processing is an open source programming language and environment for people who want to code their own animation, interactions and data visualization. It shows tons of potential for fun, interactive educational and gaming applications. Check out the project gallery to see some examples, ranging from the silly to the sublime. …
Reverse Engineering and Knewton
When evolutionary biologists encounter a trait in nature, they perform a process known as reverse engineering to understand why that trait existed in the past and continues to exist in the present. Take, for example, the peacock’s tail. Evolutionary theory is based on the idea that every adaptation must increase …
Customize your LSAT practice with “Create a Quiz”
There are many ways to prep for the LSAT, but all the experts agree on one piece of advice: practice, practice, practice. The LSAT tests a lot of skills. How can you make sure your practice program is right for you? Knewton has a new solution: “Create a Quiz.” Create …
A Plethora of CATs
Knewton VP of Research David Kuntz uses the English language to explain the numbers behind his Science. Computer-adaptive tests (CATs) come in all shapes and sizes, and you meet them everywhere: getting your driver’s license, achieving an IT certification like MCSE or CCNA, or applying for admission to business school. …
Learning Adapted
The word “adapt” has its roots in the Latin word aptare, meaning “to fit.” We think learning works best when it fits you specifically, the way shoes work best when they fit your feet. One on one, any competent teacher can customize the lesson to fit a student’s needs. But …
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