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Personalized Learning

i-Ready Named Winner of Readers’ Choice Awards

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 13, 2014

Adaptive instruction software named winner of eSchool News' 2014-2015 Readers' Choice Awards.

Personalized Learning

How One Network of Schools Addresses the Need for Greater Global Awareness

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 13, 2014

In a recent interview with the Head of School from Léman Manhattan Preparatory School we learn how the Manhattan Boarding school tackles personalized learning and preparation for the global economy of the future.

EdTech

EdTech 10: From Ideas to Implementation

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 8, 2014

We love a good continuum, and this week’s top stories reveal a good one. Scan this week’s EdTech 10 for a range of efforts that celebrate the evolution from “idea” to “implementation” and everything in between.

EdTech

EdmodoCon 2014, Bigger and Better

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 4, 2014

Reserve your spot today for the 2014 EdmodoCon. This virtual conference will inspire and advance how you use Edmodo to improve your learning and teaching experience.

Personalized Learning

Summer Spotlight: Competency Based Education

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 4, 2014

Don't miss iNACOL's summary of competency-based learning that gives an introduction and overview of one of the most exciting trends in teaching and learning.

Ed Policy

EdTech 10: Dog Days of Summer

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 1, 2014

Its been a jam packed summer as education news is heating up around the country. As store shelves slowly replace BBQ equipment and sunscreen with backpacks and school supplies we’re bringing you the top EdTech news of the week to cool you off.

Ed Policy

EdTech 10: No Brain Drain Here

Getting Smart Staff

Jul 25, 2014

Summer Brain Drain is a well-documented concept. However, our team has recently noticed that the dreaded “summer slump” that sends out-of-practice kids into classrooms each fall doesn’t seem to affect adults. In fact, we’ve got evidence that teachers and leaders will be showing up with new tools to drive new practices as a result of a very productive summer. Check out this week’s top ten edtech stories for a scan of the proof.

Marketing & Communication

Getting Smart on Social Media

Getting Smart Staff

Jul 23, 2014

A Getting Smart bundle on how to use social media channels effectively and strategically, published in partnership with Getting Smart Services.

Ed Policy

New Partnership to Strengthen Charter School Boards

Getting Smart Staff

Jul 23, 2014

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and Charter Board Partners (CBP) announced a partnership today to provide access to tools, resources, and supports for the governing boards of public charter schools.

EdTech

Getting Smart on Social Media

Getting Smart Staff

Jul 23, 2014

SMART BUNDLE Getting Smart on Social Media guide provide tips and tricks of the trade for edupreneurs on the effective and easy use of social media.

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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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