Posts by Getting Smart Staff
Future of Learning
Tom Vander Ark on Personalized Learning
Earlier this year, Tom spoke about personalized learning at Stanford at a McGraw-Hill Education event, and they asked him these four follow-up questions and captured his answers on video.
Marketing & Communication
Getting Smart on Social Media 2.0
Social media is a great way to build community and communicate. In our latest Smart Bundle, we look at strategies for educators and EdLeaders looking to make the most of their social media efforts.
Leadership
7 Resources to Help Avoid Summer Brain Drain
During summer break it's important for students and teachers to relax but to also make sure they have a plan to avoid summer brain drain. Here are 10 resources to help keep your mind sharp for fall.
Marketing & Communication
10 Tips for Designing High Impact Campaigns
Are you ready to make an impact? Whether it is an idea that you want to explore further, a topic you want to share with the world or a question you want to ask, designing campaigns can be a critical component to growing your impact.
SEL & Mindset
How Minecraft Supports Social and Emotional Learning in K–12 Education
Many K-12 educators have enthusiastically embraced gaming as a means for building SEL skills, and Minecraft is one of the most popular options. In this publication, we explore the potential connections between classroom use of Minecraft and K-12 students’ SEL outcomes.
Smart Lists
Smart List: 40 Coding & Computer Science, Assessment & Data Resources
Did you know that Cause + Code = The New Impact Formula? Today, we’re taking the time to recognize and share out 40 valuable coding, computer science, assessment and data resources for students and educators.
EdTech
Designing Pilot Programs for Schools and Districts
For principals and superintendents looking to try out an innovative new practice, we think that pilot programs are one of the most reliable ways to make an informed decision based on the unique needs of the students you serve. Learn more on pilots here.
Personalized Learning
What’s Next In Language Learning?
With the world globalizing and changing at an unprecedented rate, it is important for us to be considering how we can give students global and cultural competencies. Language learning can be a great, accessible way to provide those skills.
Smart Lists
Smart List: 30 Great Resources for Sharing, Showing & Tracking
Today, we are recognizing great apps for teachers to share lessons, apps for students to show what they know, core curriculum resources, and tools for tracking achievement.
Project-Based Learning
Taking on the World from Idaho Falls: Integrated PBL at Compass Academy
Compass Academy is a New Tech Network with a refreshing perspective on PBL. Here, we learn about what makes Compass Acadamy tick from their director, Matt Bertasso.