Posts by Getting Smart Staff
Personalized Learning
Working to Build STEM Education, in Washington State and Beyond
At this year's Washington STEM Summit, the attendees split into workshops to dig deeper into what it will take to expand STEM education and make it viable and effective for ALL students.
Leadership
Michael Barber: The Best Systems Will Execute & Innovate
Episode 3 of the EduPreneurs featured Sir Michael Barber (@MichaelBarber9), a leading authority on education systems and education reform. Over the past two decades his research and advisory work has focused on school improvement, standards and performance; system-wide reform; effective implementation; access, success and funding in higher education; and access and quality in schools in developing countries.
Personalized Learning
Why STEM, Why Now? The Washington STEM Summit
The Washington STEM summit is all about inspiration, innovation, implementation and passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Personalized Learning
Video: The Promise of Digital Learning
Motivating, more data, personalization, self-paced, ownership, equalization, extended time, great teaching, learner profiles and working conditions are the ten benefits of digital learning highlighted in this video. These benefits are only the start of unlocking the promise of digital learning.
EdTech
20+ Apps We’re Thankful For This Year
As we sit down with family and friends to celebrate all the blessings and gifts we are so fortunate to have in our lives, we just can't forget the apps! No Thanksgiving dinner in the EdTech world would be complete without at least once around the table, sharing a favorite app or tech tool tool that has brought us joy throughout the year.
Personalized Learning
Video: Blended Learning Implementation Guide
This video brings to life the Digital Learning Now! Smart Series white paper, Blended Learning Implementation Guide 2.0. A successful transition to blended learning includes these key phases: creating the conditions for success, planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
EdTech
First Ever White House Student Film Festival Launches Today
K-12 students from around the country are invited to create a 1-3 minute short video. Finalists could have their videos screened at the actual White House and posted on the official website.
EdTech
EdTech 10: Giving Thanks for Blended & Deeper Learning
We try to contribute to moving us all closer to making these types of dreams a reality for students, too. Right now we are focused on Deeper Learning. Earlier this month we released the infographic, this week we shared the executive summary and soon, very soon, we’ll be launching the full white paper, Deeper Learning For Every Student Every Day.
EdTech
Next-Gen Schools Thriving in Detroit
Getting Smart isn’t new to sharing good news from Detroit, but recently, as part of a joint trip with Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) and CEE-Trust, a couple members of our team were lucky enough to return to the city.
Personalized Learning
Deeper Learning: For Every Student Every Day
As a preview to the paper, we’ve released the Executive Summary which offers a map of profiled school locations, a deeper dive into the six Deeper Learning competencies and ten practices that promote Deeper Learning. For more on Deeper Learning make sure to check out the infographic released this fall that complements the paper’s themes.