Posts by Tom Vander Ark

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Great Teacher for Every Course

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 25, 2011

Every student should have access to rigorous well taught courses, and digital learning can make that possible now.

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Mental Models

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 25, 2011

Smart schools will help students develop rich mental models by engaging them in systems thinking early and often with games, sims, and virtual environments.

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Next Gen Assesment

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 24, 2011

What is the purpose of assessment? Giving a brief overview, Tom describes four purposes for assessment as part of next generation of interactive student learning

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Last week, Tom attended the CUE edtech conference in Palm Springs, CA. The conference focused on the expanding shift to cloud computing as well as the development of customizable students desktops options. Also in attendance was the ever present smartboard technology along with the notion of mobile student technology and online assessment. This conference clearly demonstrates the progression of digital learning and its implications.

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Idea Economy Needs Better Prepared Students

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 10, 2011

'Deeper learning' is the ticket into the idea economy and we need to have an education system that is preparing our children to think critically, solve complex problems, work collaboratively, communicate effectively and keep learning.

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Next Gen Learning Platforms

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 9, 2011

There needs to be a shift from the idea of 'common curriculum' to a next generation platform that allows for multiple pathways and customized playlists for students.

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Customize Learning for Student Success

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 3, 2011

CCSSO and iNACOL hosted a competency-based learning summit where the focus was the shift from time and tradition to kids, learning and the importance of personalized digital learning.

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It’s Not a Matter of Time

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 2, 2011

CCSSO and iNACOL believe that it is not a matter of time. Their summit in Denver highlights a system that has clear expectations, robust instructional options and verifies that students have met the expectations.

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Private Enterprise in Public Education

Tom Vander Ark

Feb 28, 2011

Private enterprise will play a large role in the digital shift in public education- see predictions of private enterprises role and expansion in digital learning services.

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10 Customization Strategies

Tom Vander Ark

Feb 21, 2011

Listed are 10 Customization Strategies that need to be evaluated and executed by schools and education leaders.

	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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