Posts by Nate McClennen
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why High-Quality Learning Opportunities Must Be Accessible to Every Student
Core design principles for thriving learners include accessibility, personalization, purpose, joy, authenticity, and challenge for high-quality education.
Floating Microschools: Adaptive and Mobile Learning Environments
Mohammed Rezwan talks about microschools globally, and how he used rafts to solve the education accessibility dilemma in Bangladesh.