Posts by Getting Smart Staff
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Does Mastery Mean Mastered?
Ask a teacher, “How do you know your students can add fractions?” Ask a project manager, “How do you know if team members are really collaborating?” It is challenging to define competencies that are clear and signal important priorities without being oversimplified. Assessing and tracking skills is complicated. In a…
Smart Planet
10 Innovations that Support Students’ Community Contributions
How many of us recall our elementary and secondary education experiences truly mattering outside the four walls of our schools? Surely our parents, relatives or neighbors saw some value in what we studied, but few if any programs focused on supporting students in community outreach and impact. Thankfully, that’s changing.
Future of Learning
Leadership and Design Skills Chart the Future of Work
By Emily Liebtag and Tom Vander Ark. Taliq Tillman (above) is an outspoken sophomore at an Ivy League college and the co-founder of Diversity Talks, a nonprofit that gives voice to marginalized students. Tillman described to an audience at the University of Pennsylvania how traditional education—including the best known colleges—often…
EdTech
Smart Review | The Jade Robot Teaches Coding Better for Less
You’ve heard about LEGO and Little Bits kits, and you’ve probably seen the cute little Dash and Dot robots. But there is the little robot from Ontario with more features at about two thirds the price. The Jade Robot from Mimetics was designed to transform the way children…
Leadership
Leadership Development and the Power of Networks at Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders
The Neubauer Fellowship in Educational Leadership, the signature program of Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders, has demonstrated success in providing support and a local network to school principals across Philadelphia.
Future of Learning
4.0 Schools Launches $15 Million Fund to Invest in the Future of Learning
4.0 Schools shares a three-part series announcing its new $15 million fund to connect, coach and invest in innovative ideas for the future of education.
Leadership
Agilix’s Dawn Academy: Anytime, Anywhere Professional Learning
Last fall, Agilix announced that its new mobile-first, video-centric learner platform, Dawn Academy, would be coming soon (see our announcement and smart review posts); and now they have begun to unveil more of Dawn Academy’s capabilities. Educators can check out the platform by…
EdTech
Google Beefs up Classroom, Begins Certifying Students
In stride with its mission to improve learning outcomes around the world, Google announced enhancements to Classroom, a new Chromebook App Hub and a student certification program.
Future of Learning
Agilix’s Publish Anywhere Delivers Learning Content to Any LMS
The Getting Smart team shares more about the launch of Agilix's new product Publish Anywhere, powered by Buzz that enables content providers to deliver best-in-class courses and learning content to customers.
Future of Learning
ASU Prep: Blended College Prep with a Little Extra Kick
The Getting Smart team had an opportunity to visit two of the six ASU Prep Academies. Learn more as we share insights on ASU Prep Casa Grande, Prep Poly and their approach to personalized learning.