Category Archives: Generation YES

Should we teach all kids to code?

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Sylvia Martinez

This is a comment I put on the blog post: We’re Not Ready To Teach Kids To Code: Think Kids Should Learn To Code? Teach The Teachers First. It said, ”We need a paradigm shift in education before we even dream of making … Continue reading →

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Tech support for students, by students - easier and better than ever!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Sylvia Martinez

Well, it’s been a quiet summer here on the Generation YES blog, but I can assure you, that’s because there’s been big things happening under the surface! First and foremost - the GenYES tools and curriculum have undergone a MAJOR … Continue reading →

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Did you know Google Reader is going away?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Sylvia Martinez

Google is a company that likes to release products in “beta” - meaning, “we’re just dating” not getting married to the app. They support lots of products for a while and then when they feel they’ve had their day, shut … Continue reading →

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ISTE 2013 Roundup - Student Leadership, Hard Fun, and More!

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Sylvia Martinez

We are looking forward to another fantastic ISTE - the grandmother of all education technology conferences. This year ISTE will be in San Antonio, Texas June 23-26th, 2013. Generation YES will be there in force (meaning kids!) GenYES students from … Continue reading →

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Online Learning Ambassadors pave the way to blended learning success

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sylvia Martinez

Generation YES has partnered with Oba - a global platform for online learning to create Oba Ambassadors, a curriculum to teach students how to support online and blended learning initiatives in their own school. Find out more about Oba Ambassadors, or … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Generation YES President Sylvia Martinez on STEM and ways for parents to be involved

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Sylvia Martinez

Check this out! I’m interviewed in the current issue of Washington Exec. Here’s the interview. Sylvia Martinez is President of Generation YES. Prior to joining this non-profit, she was VP of Development at Encore Software, a publisher of game and … Continue reading →

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Guest post: Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Sylvia Martinez

This guest post below is by Helen Beattie of YATST, a fantastic Vermont-based organization that helps schools create youth/adult participatory action research teams. Like Generation YES, YATST engages young people in leadership roles with a focus on creating models and … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Leadership: Building Capacity for Future Schools Hangout

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Sylvia Martinez

Join me on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 for a Google Plus Hangout hosted by GETideas.org. 3PM - 4PM PST. Link to Google Hangout Event Invitation: https://goo.gl/9PTzK Where to Watch: Observers can watch and comment on this Google Hangout on Air at … Continue reading →

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2012 Most Popular Posts

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Sylvia Martinez

It’s that time of year again! Here are the most popular posts (according to WordPress, anyway) from the Generation YES blog. Khan Academy and the mythical math cure Games that encourage student teamwork and collaboration Happy Birthday Logo! 8 Big … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from Generation YES

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Sylvia Martinez

We wish you all happy holidays! May the New Year bring a renewed commitment to empowering young people to take charge of their lives and learning. We are grateful to the community of students, educators, and learners of all ages … Continue reading →

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