Edutopia

Edutopia is a Web site published by The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF). Founded in 1991 by filmmaker George Lucas and venture capitalist Steve Arnold, the Foundation celebrates and encourages innovation in K-12 schools^{[1] [2] [3]}.

Edutopia's editorial agenda is based on documenting, disseminating and advocating solutions related to six core learning strategies.^{[4] [5]}.

• Project-based Learning
• Integrated Studies
• Comprehensive Assessment
• Social and Emotional Learning
• Technology Integration
• Teacher Development

References

1. ^ *"Like Aristotle With a Light Saber, Lucas Urges Hands-On Learning," New York Times, August 31, 2005
2. ^ *"George Lucas Takes on Education," CNN, May 13, 2011
3. ^ *"George Lucas On The Best Fix For K-12 Education," Forbes September 21, 2011
4. ^ *"Edutopian Vision," Education Next, Summer 2010
5. ^ *"George Lucas Wants More “Greek Philosophers and Cobblers” Wall Street Journal Advertising Section 2009

External links

• Edutopia Official Site
• "News19 Teams Up with Edutopia," WLTX, 5/4/2010
• Edutopia: Students learn through a global culture
• Edutopia Magazine to Make Shift to Online Only
• "George Lucas Talks Tech in the Classroom," Star Wars Blog, September 19, 2007
• Pondiscio, Robert. "Edutopian Vision," Education Next, Summer 2010