Archive: 2013
Personalized Learning

New Tech Expands Online PBL Across Network

Alison Anderson

“All courses are designed and led by experienced New Tech facilitators, and offer students an opportunity to develop global awareness, online communication, technology, and agency skills-- all critical attributes for success in college and careers.”
Personalized Learning

Key Definitions for Blended Learning

Carri Schneider

Terms such as “online learning,” “blended learning,” “personalized learning,” “customized learning,” and “competency-based learning” are flooding our educational dialogue, and they are often used interchangeably. The ideas are related, but they are not the same. It’s important to understand the differences.
Leadership

Leading for Deeper Learning: 10 Proven Strategies

Tom Vander Ark

The majority of schools we studied were purpose built and more than half belong to school development networks committed to deeper learning--two big advantages for leaders seeking to consistently challenge and engage students in meaningful work.
EdTech

Internet Learning Part 1: Safety First

Guest Author

All of us in the education community have a tremendous obligation to help our students clearly understand what it means to be part of a virtual community – how to be safe, respectful, and responsible — how to be good digital citizens.
Personalized Learning

Tupac and Einstein: Now That’s Blended Learning

John Hardison

Think of it as a classroom where all types of learners can succeed…on their terms. You know, students as diverse and different as, say, Tupac Shakur and Albert Einstein. Hmmm. Tupac and Einstein? Now that sounds like a unique blended learning academy.
Personalized Learning

Teachers, Did you Finish Your Summer Reading?!

Alison Anderson

Before you go headfirst back into the classroom and into “teaching mode,” we want to “assign” 5 great posts from our awesome teacher bloggers. Don’t worry, it won’t take long, but we sure don’t want you starting school without finishing your summer reading!
EdTech

New Language Arts Apps from edshelf

Getting Smart Staff

Let’s say you give your students a writing assignment. It could be a fictional story, a book summary, or, in our example below, a persuasive essay. Here are a series of mobile apps that your students can use for this assignment.