Digital Learning Day: KnowledgeWorks, others celebrate with robust Ohio agenda

KnowledgeWorks, its subsidiary, Ohio Education Matters, and leading digital advocates will lead a robust set of activities on Wednesday, Feb. 1 -- the nation’s first annual “Digital Learning Day -- including a virtual town hall meeting, a public hearing on digital learning and a book chat with a national advocate on the topic.

KnowledgeWorks, which supports innovative education initiatives, is a national sponsor of Digital Learning Day along with the Alliance for Excellent Education, Google, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Intel and others.

Digital Learning Day marks a nationwide celebration of innovative teaching and learning through digital media and technology that engages students and provides them with a rich, personalized educational experience. More than 30 states, hundreds of school districts, thousands of teachers, and more than a million students will encourage the innovative use of technology by trying something new, showcasing success, kicking off project-based learning, or focusing on how digital tools can help improve student outcomes.