Responding to one of the recommendations of The MIT Final Report of the Task Force on the Future of Education, the new Initiative will serve as an “incubator” or “innovation enclave” that will focus on pK-12 education. It will cut across the whole campus and all five MIT Schools, and will initially focus on:
Inspirational content
real-world hands-on activities and programs that have mobilized large communities of learners and educators around the world
Informal learning
diverse programs, workshops, online games and videos providing learning opportunities students of all ages
Formal learning
enhanced digital resources designed to support a diverse group of students to meet diverse education standards
Professional development
opportunity for educators to receive continuing education credit and classroom support
Policy and Finance
community engagement in pedagogy, business models, and global educational strategies to influence a policy of educational innovation
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