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The Horizon K12 Report board, including BrainPOP’s very own Dr. Kari Stubbs, is always in search of exciting and innovative project contributions to include in their annual Horizon Report, and projects submitted to the Horizon Project Navigator are automatically candidates for inclusion in a future issue. Take a look at some of the projects your fellow educators have submitted and perhaps you’ll be inspired to submit one of your own. BrainPOP’s GameUp, Mixer, mobile apps and more could be the perfect focus for a project submission! The Horizon Project Navigator is an interactive social media platform that gives educators the opportunity to utilize the Horizon Project’s extensive database of edtech related articles, research, and projects. Users have the ability to contribute their own thoughts, ratings, and analysis on each item in the collection, further extending the conversation among educators around the world.

BrainPOP’s Vice President of 21st Century Learning, Dr. Kari Stubbs, is a member of the  Horizon K12 Board.  We’re excited to share that the 2012 edition of the Horizon K12 report was just released this week.  Highlights from the report include predicted trends for mobile devices/apps and game-based learning to play a significant role in learning over the new few years.  BrainPOP’s digital content and new GameUp features are ready to support your next steps in your teaching journey in both areas. According to the report, “The power of apps, coupled with the portability of mobile devices, is causing many schools to take another look at their policies regarding mobile devices. Many see mobiles as a key aspect of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environments.”  The BrainPOP Featured Movie app is already a key ingredient in many mobile initiatives, including BYOD.  BrainPOP using district, Forsyth County Schools in Georgia, is featured in the report as a pioneer district for the BYOD movement. With regard to game-based learning, the report states, “This topic has gained considerable traction over the past decade as games have proven to be effective learning tools, and beneficial in cognitive development and the fostering of soft skills… Read the Rest»

You may already know that our Dr. Kari Stubbs, Vice President of 21st Century Learning, represents BrainPOP on the Horizon K12 board. Now, it’s your turn to share your voice there. The organization, which publishes an annual research-based report on emerging educational technology, has officially opened the call for entries from educators seeking inclusion in its next edition. The Horizon K12 board is eager to hear about the research, pilot programs, innovative projects, or faculty work you’ve implemented within your school district.  (Perhaps you’ve found an exciting and innovative way to integrate BrainPOP!)  This year’s report will encompass six areas: mobiles and apps, tablet computing, game-based learning, personal learning environments, augmented reality, and natural user interfaces. For more details on each area, check out the NMC Horizon Report: 2012 K12 Edition Preview. The submission process is easy!  All you need to submit is a title, URL, and one- or two-sentence description of your project. Then, choose one of the six areas mentioned above as a descriptor.  If you’re interested in spreading the word about your inspiring work, be sure to submit your example by Monday, April 16.