Archive: Aug 2013

EdTech

Back to School: Ten Tech Tips for Team Building With Parents

Alison Anderson

Aug 15, 2013

The more welcome the parents feel, the stronger “team players” you will have throughout the year!

Personalized Learning

Smart List: 30 Next-Gen Literacy, Language & Math Resources

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 15, 2013

This month Getting Smart is acknowledging people and organizations making a difference with a series of back to school top 10 lists. During August we will run about 40 ‘best of’ lists, not in order, not exhaustive, just people we appreciate.

Personalized Learning

Deeper Competency-Based Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 15, 2013

We found a handful of schools that ask the big rather than the small questions. They don't just ask students to turn in a test, they demand public demonstrations of learning.

Leadership

Transforming Results for Kids, Our Nation’s Most Important Human Capital

Guest Author

Aug 15, 2013

Education Pioneers’ nationwide network of 2,000+ talented leaders grew by more than 25% when we joined forces with TBC and SDP through Activate ED.

EdTech

DIY High

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 14, 2013

Here's a lunch napkin design for new competency-based high school where students create the job they want--they leave with a site, app, plan, and an LLC.

Personalized Learning

Roadtrip Nation Releases Deeper Learning Report

Katie Vander Ark

Aug 14, 2013

Roadtrip Nation launched into the education field in 2008 as a school-based program for students to “define their own roads in life”. To date, over 100,000 students from over 1,800 schools across 22 states have participated in the Roadtrip Nation Experience.

Personalized Learning

Smart Lists: 40 Top Charter Networks & School Managers

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 14, 2013

Today we are recognizing 30 great charter management organizations and 10 EMOs.

EdTech

Calling All Science Teachers! New MasteryConnect App is a Must.

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 14, 2013

Check out the MasteryConnect goodies page for the view of our suite of apps. Download the Next Generation Science Standards App (as well as MasteryConnect’s other free apps) by searching “MasteryConnect” or “Next Generation Science Standards” in your app store.

EdTech

The Top Ten Challenges of Implementing New Technology

Guest Author

Aug 14, 2013

Most schools have new programs and initiatives every year, but don’t lose sight of your existing goals. If you had a successful first year, plan to expand and improve in year two.

EdTech

Smart List: 20 Coding & CS,Assessment & Data Resources

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 13, 2013

Today we are celebrating 10 coding and computer science apps and 10 data and assessment resources.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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