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Ed Policy

EdTech 10: Leading Toward System Change with Policy, Partnerships and Progress

Sep 9, 2015

Taking a cue from Leadership: Key Competencies for Whole-System Change was the leadership from policymakers, startups, and Edupreneurs with legislation, scaling and partnerships in this week’s EdTech news

Personalized Learning

Creating Demand for Change: Smart Parents

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 7, 2015

Bob Rothman writes that "a new book from Getting Smart offers suggestions for how parents can deepen learning for all students." Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning is creating an opportunity for parents to create and advocate for student-centered learning.

EdTech

Knewton Brings Adaptive and Personalized Learning to the Masses

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 2, 2015

The future of learning will be personalized and context-driven. The launch of Knewton is a step toward this future. Tools and technology will continue to improve and learning will become more tailored and accessible. With a platforms like Knewton, personalizing the learning experience is becoming norm.

Smart Parents

Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 1, 2015

Getting Smart is releasing its newest book, Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning, featuring 60+ inspiring parent stories and and advice for parents on navigating educational options in the digital era.

Personalized Learning

Moving Faster Toward New School Models

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 1, 2015

The most important innovations in learning today are where smart teams and developing new tools and schools simultaneously -- like at Summit Public Schools. A new report from NewSchools Venture Fund outlines the path toward more innovative new school models.

Ed Policy

EdTech 10: Viva la Longform

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 26, 2015

Evidence has mounted to justify that longform is here to stay. Aptly timed is the publishing of must-read books and EdTech news. Here are 10 news stories to know to keep your finger on the pulse of EdTech and where the field is headed.

Personalized Learning

Getting Smart on Next-Gen Learning Platforms

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 25, 2015

Getting Smart compiled a series of blogs first published on GettingSmart.com reviewing progress on next-gen learning platforms, as well as adaptive learning applications - particularly those supporting a large, diverse library of content.

Personalized Learning

Agilix Launches Updated Personalized Learning Solution

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 20, 2015

Agilix Labs, Inc. announced the launch of Buzz, a personalized learning solution. Read what we are excited about and hear why two teachers are all about Buzz.

Ed Policy

Using Prize & Pull Mechanisms to Boost Learning

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 19, 2015

A DLN Smart Series paper that highlights the potential of boosting learning through incentives such as prizes and how targeted incentives for innovation can mobilize talent and resources to improve access and quality.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Confident Investing and Justified Strategies

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 19, 2015

This week’s EdTech news was dominated by announcements surrounding investments and the release of new studies. The continuation of EdTech deals and the production of reports justifying Deeper Learning, teacher leaders, and motivation/engagement signals continued confidence in the shift to personalization, and student-centered strategies.

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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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