Posts by Nate McClennen
Learning Design
How can we reimagine where learning happens? Designing schools as community hubs within a personalized ecosystem
Exploring schools as community hubs, integrating real-world and digital resources for a personalized learning ecosystem.
Competency-Based Education
The Transcript Trap: Why Our Students Need Credentials, Not Just Grades
Our education system should prioritize credentials over grades to better prepare students for a dynamic workforce.
EdTech
Should Courses Be Broken Up into Learning Experiences? Smaller Grain Size Increases Flexibility and Transparency
Explore how learning experiences, not courses, enhance flexibility, integration, and equity in competency-based education.
Leadership
Building Systems That Serve: The Power of the Getting Smart Innovation Framework
Explore the Getting Smart Innovation Framework for personalized, competency-based education that empowers all students.
Ed Policy
Erin McNeill on Why We Need Media Literacy Now
Erin McNeill emphasizes the urgent need for media literacy in education to help students navigate the digital landscape effectively.
Future of Work
Integrating Place, Projects, and Profession to Build Purpose and Competency
Integrate place, project, and profession-based learning for enhanced student engagement, purpose, and competency from K-12 education.
New Pathways
The Rise of AI Agents: More Time for Real-World Learning or the Era of Cognitive Laziness?
Explore how AI agents can transform education by increasing efficiency, fostering real-world learning, and posing challenges of cognitive laziness.
Difference Making
The Importance of Purpose-Based Learning in K-12 Education
Purpose-based learning connects students to real-world tasks, boosting engagement and preparing them for societal contributions.
Future of Learning
Let High Schoolers Do Less? Let High Schoolers Experience More
Redesign high schools with personalized learning and real-world experiences to better prepare students for college and careers.
Competency-Based Education
Next-Generation Durable Skills Assessment
Next-generation assessments of durable skills are crucial for validating competencies across educational and professional contexts, using AI and VR.