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AI Can Save Education From Itself
This article appeared in the Opinion section of the Wall Street Journal on 1/23/2023. ChatGPT, the new artificial-intelligence technology created by Open AI, has many worrying about the future of education. The two largest... Read More
Cultural Contact: Sharing Artifacts Across the Globe
The Quest Forward Learning Global Learning Program connects Foundation and Exploration students (traditionally freshmen and sophomores) at Quest Forward Academy in Omaha with students at Mtakuja Secondary school in Tanzania. These two... Read More
Classroom Intercom: Empowering Student Voices
Students at Quest Forward Academy are using the platform Class Intercom to create social media posts for the school by recording events, taking pictures of activities, and writing captions that explain how the school is using a more... Read More
Tablet Time: The Positive Impact of Digital Learning in Tanzania
While people often think of digital learning as just the use of technology in a learning environment, digital learning is meant to enhance learning, which is the goal of Quest Forward Learning in Tanzania classrooms. ... Read More
The Myth of Digital Natives
Today’s students are fundamentally different as they are “digital natives", which some people believe gives them unique cognitive abilities. However, our experience with Quest Forward Learning has shown this assumption to be wrong.... Read More
The Elements of Good Game Design Behind Quest Forward Learning
Quest Forward Learning and the Quest! app are focused on engaging students with choice, relevant materials, and a range of subtle design elements drawn from game design. Learn more about we thought about game play when designing the... Read More
5 Factors to Consider When Planning a Quest-Based Course
As with anything new, mentors should be thorough and thoughtful when introducing Quest Forward Learning into their students’ lives. Mentor facilitation and detailed planning will set students up for success throughout the entire... Read More
The Progression of Incorporating Technology in Tanzanian Classrooms
We live in a dynamic world surrounded by an endless amount of information, which is supplied by the technology we have at our fingertips. For as prevalent as technology is now in society, it has also become integral to the world of... Read More