Vista USD Leads the Way on #GoOpen
The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) was proud to co-sponsor the #GoOpen Regional Summit hosted by Vista Unified School District on October 7th. The #GoOpen initiative was designed through the Department of Education to help schools transform their educational systems through the use and creation of Open Educational Resources (OER). OER are defined by the US Department […]
Banner Presentations at Award Winning Schools
This fall CFF recognized its 2016 Innovation Award winners with special banners to honor their commitment to educational innovation: Inspire Award CFF presented Orange Glen High School with the 2016 Inspire Award on August 9, 2016. The Inspire Award illustrates the unique attributes of a program that get kids excited about learning. This award specifically […]
SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Innovation in Education Awards on 5/24/2017
Are you curious about how students and educators across San Diego County are using today’s technology in their classrooms? Districts and school campuses are creating some amazing and innovative programs that rarely get the attention that they deserve. At the Classroom of the Future Foundation, we take pride in discovering the top programs throughout the […]
INFORM Journeys and CFF Bring Visibility to Career Pathways
INFORM® Journeys and the Classroom of the Future Bring Visibility to Career Pathways at Summit Discussion San Diego, CA – September 22, 2016 – Local education and business leaders met at the first annual Career Pathways Summit, hosted by the Classroom of the Future Foundation and INFORM Journeys, to help combat the challenges San Diego […]
UT “Community Spotlight” Features CFF and INFORM Journeys
James Wright, Chief Executive Officer for the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), was a guest on the San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Community Spotlight” radio show with Drew Schlosberg on Friday, September 16th. He joined Peter Sibley, CEO of INFORM Journeys, to talk about career pathways expansion and the CFF Career Pathways Summit on September 20th. Topics discussed […]
UT “Community Spotlight” Features CFF Career Pathways Summit and CEO’s 40 Under 40 Award
James Wright, Chief Executive Officer for the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), was a guest on the San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Community Spotlight” radio show with Drew Schlosberg on Friday, August 26th. Topics discussed include: CFF’s Career Pathways Summit on September 20, 2016 James Wright’s selection for San Diego METRO Magazine’s 40 under 40 award Other exciting […]
Register for Vista USD #GoOPEN Regional Summit
The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) is proud to partner with Vista Unified School District (VUSD) and support the #GoOPEN Regional Summit on Friday, October 7th, 2016 from 8:00am – 3:30pm. The summit is an opportunity for the education and business community to learn more about Open Educational Resources (OER) and the U.S. Department of […]
How to Incorporate EdTech into your Classroom
With the coming school year steadily approaching, teachers are hoping to create learning spaces that will entice their students. Today’s students are way more tech savvy than ever, so why not create a classroom that utilizes their technology? Here are a few tips for incorporating Education Tech into your daily routine: Class Website First, ensure […]
Innovation Spotlight: Montgomery Middle School “Makerspace Lab”
Montgomery Middle School in Cajon Valley Union School District transformed an ordinary wood shop class into a state of the art Makerspace Lab. Under the leadership of teacher Emmy Rodgers, MMS’ program teaches students concepts of design and allows them to create products that satisfy needs and solve problems. The Makerspace Lab The Maker […]
5 Tech Ways to Break the Ice
You’re back in school with a brand new set of faces. Make your students comfortable and ready to learn with these fun technology based icebreakers. Prezi Have each student create a presentation on Prezi introducing themselves to the rest of the class. Get them to be creative and add video and pictures to their presentations. […]
San Diego Events and Opportunities for Educators: August 2016
San Diego NonProfit Funding Opportunities: Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation is offering Toolbox for Education Grants of up to $5,000 for projects such as facility enhancement. September 26 deadline Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood invites letters of intent for parenting and early childhood education and early childhood welfare. September 30 deadline The Chef Ann Foundation […]
Project Based Learning: Understand the Method
Project Based Learning is a teaching approach that allows students to work for a prolonged time period, examine a complex problem and respond with varied solutions. As they work, they address questions and analyze missed results, directing themselves to proper answers. This process promotes learning through active engagement and develops critical thinking as students dive […]