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Chalkboard with "blended learning" written on it, which is a concept closely related to the i-ready math program. The chalkboard also has a number of doodles on it.

EdTech

i-Ready Math: Adaptive Learning for K-8 Math & Reading

May 7, 2014

Made up of two main components—an adaptive diagnostic and instruction that includes both student online and teacher-led instruction and mobile apps, i-Ready provides an engaging and visually appealing approach to learning.

Personalized Learning

16 Next-Gen Schools to follow: NGLC Announces New Planning and Launch Grant Recipients

Getting Smart Staff

May 7, 2014

NGLC supports schools and visionaries by providing funding through these two phases of grants -- planning and launch.

EdTech

New- Google Classroom This Fall

Getting Smart Staff

May 6, 2014

Today, Google announced that using Google Apps for Education is going to get even easier to manage- this September, Classroom, the new learning management system developed by Google themselves will be available.

Competency-Based Education

Preparing Teachers For Deeper Learning

Getting Smart Staff

May 1, 2014

A Getting Smart white paper that outlines the attributes of next-generation teacher preparation with recommendations to support the development of teacher preparation and development systems.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Happy May Day!

Getting Smart Staff

May 1, 2014

It’s May Day! We’re going to work hard this May Day to celebrate all the great spring EdTech news popping up.

Ed Policy

Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning

Getting Smart Staff

May 1, 2014

Today Digital Promise and Getting Smart released “Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning: Competency-Based Teacher Preparation and Development.” This white paper outlines the attributes of next-generation teacher preparation and makes recommendations to support the development of teacher preparation and development systems.

Competency-Based Education

Infographic: Competency-Based Teacher Prep & PD

Getting Smart Staff

Apr 28, 2014

This infographic, “Competency-Based Teacher Preparation & Professional Development,” outlines how the role of teachers is changing amid broader shifts to personalized, blended and deeper learning.

Personalized Learning

FLVS-Powered BAVEL Students Excel Online

Getting Smart Staff

Apr 26, 2014

Kentucky public school students who work toward their diplomas online outscored the national average at Kentucky's Barren Academy of Virtual and Expanded Learning (BAVEL) powered by Florida Virtual School.

Personalized Learning

Blended Learning Innovations: 10 Major Trends

Getting Smart Staff

Apr 25, 2014

A white paper that provides a snapshot of some of the dominant trends in the ever-evolving blended learning landscape and how innovative approaches are boosting achievement in elementary mathematics classrooms.

Personalized Learning

Blended Learning: 10 Trends Infographic

Getting Smart Staff

Apr 25, 2014

A new infographic, released by DreamBox Learning, “Blended Learning: 10 Trends,” gives a snapshot on how right now, making student learning is more personalized, more engaging, and more collaborative is what’s driving innovation.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
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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