Supporting Statewide Change Through Virtual Course Access Models
[…] opportunity to think PK-16. Understand the options There are important design differences in online options, with different benefits. Taking some time upfront to understand them is a smart way to get started. For example, in a teacher- delivered online class, the teacher delivers content, facilitates discussion, assigns tasks, provides feedback, and modulates pacing. A […]
The Power and Possibility of Community Learning Hubs
[…] Boyd is a Doctor of Education Student at Northeastern University, Graduate School of Education in the College of Professional Studies. He serves as Executive Vice President at Future of School. A national education intermediary focused on ensuring all students reach their unbounded potential. Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly Smart Update.
How To Know What Your Teenager Is Doing In School
[…] Rachel Wigglesworth on Learning at Home As Distance Learning Turns On, Students Increasingly Tune Out Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly Smart Update. Getting Smart has launched the Getting Through series to support educators, leaders, and families on the path forward during such an uncertain time. This series will provide […]
SEL in the Era of COVID-19
By: Lori Jackson. During this time of school closure and distance learning, SEL is more important than ever. Everyone—parents, teachers, and students—can practice identifying, understanding, and managing their emotions.
Communicating with Your Teacher Will Never Be the Same
The way students and parents communicate with teachers will likely never be the same once schools re-open. Apps like Remind are making it easier to communicate whether learning is happening in-person or online.
Play, Play-Based Learning Important Now More Than Ever
Distance learning, smart technology and overscheduling are creating a need to embrace the developmental benefits of play and play-based learning now more than ever.
Early Lessons From The Real World Learning Initiative
[…] been helpful. For more see: Donna McDaniel on Real World Learning Kansas City High Schools Add Real-World Learning Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly Smart Update. The bulk of this copy was drafted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation team and has been published on GettingSmart.com with their permission.
Strengthening K-3 Distance Learning
[…] at Heritage Elementary, Shelby County, KY, interviewed here. Jennifer Manning, Kindergarten teacher at Memorial School, Newton, NH, interviewed here and here. Brandy Purdue, Kindergarten teacher at Matchbook Learning, Indianapolis, IN Lillian Snyder, Kindergarten teacher at Matchbook Learning, Indianapolis, IN Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly Smart Update. K3 Learning Online
6 Questions To Ask for Protecting Student Data in Distance Learning
[…] below to see the Nightfall platform in action. For more, see: How to Stay Secure When Teaching Remotely Cybersecurity: A Promising Approach to Integrating CompSci and PBL Choosing the Right Tools for Remote Learning This article was originally posted on Nightfall. Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly Smart Update.
Five Steps to Embed Growth Mindset Practices into Learning Culture
Download Toolkit Remember coming in after recess in elementary to a 20-question math quiz? If you were done first, you were smart. If it looked easy for you, you were also smart. Over the years, authentic assessment and personalized learning have started to change this idea of “smart”. When combined with Carol Dweck’s research on […]