Archive: 2018

Project-Based Learning

Real-World Writing Doesn’t Start with a 5-page Paper

Guest Author

Aug 23, 2018

By: Chuck Hensley and Larue Fitch. Two educators share best practices on using project-based learning to engage students and inspire them to explore careers.

Future of Learning

How School Districts, Cities, and CBOs Use Microschools to Innovate

Guest Author

Aug 21, 2018

Tom Vander Ark & Hassan Hassan share a guide to microschools as a source of innovation for school districts, community-based organizations, companies, and civic organizations.

EdTech

Euro Accelerator LearnSpace Graduates First EdTech Cohort

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 20, 2018

LearnSpace, the first French accelerator dedicated to edtech, aims to invest in European edtech companies. Tom discusses LearnSpace's first edtech cohort.

Leadership

The Need for Revolutionary Networks

Guest Author

Aug 19, 2018

By: Chris Unger. Existing structures and practices often beget the continuation of such structures and practices, but networks can inspire and empower us to rethink and pursue a new reality in our educational ecosystems.

Future of Work

Career Academy Giant NAF Gets an Upgrade, Expands Access to Work-Based Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 18, 2018

The leading career academy network, NAF, is shifting from a focus on design principles to certification of career-ready knowledge and skills.

Series

Friday Five: Closing the Guidance Gap

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 17, 2018

Tom's weekly recap of whats new in the space, what our team has been up to this week and what you need to know as you head into the weekend.

Project-Based Learning

Closing the Familiarity Gap Through Global Education

David Ross

Aug 15, 2018

By: David Ross. In July we launched the Global Schools Network in an attempt to connect schools around the world who care deeply about global competence, global awareness, and linguistic competence. Learn more about our initiative here.

Project-Based Learning

5 Steps for Sustaining PBL

Guest Author

Aug 14, 2018

By: Jenny Pieratt. High Quality PBL is a journey, not a destination. As you think about professional development for your staff this year, this process can help teachers continue on the trajectory of developing quality projects.

Network Effect

Global Network Powers Management Education

Guest Author

Aug 13, 2018

Tom chatted with Executive Director Roland Siegers, and they identified 10 distinctive features shared by the CEMS network.

Leadership

SXSW EDU Panel Picker 2019 – Cast Your Votes!

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 12, 2018

Now is a great time to help the team at SXSW determine what you want to see for programming. Voting and comments can be made now through Thursday, August 30th. Here, we share some panels we're particularly excited for.

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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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