Posts by Tom Vander Ark

Personalized Learning

Ed Gets High Marks for First 2 Years

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 25, 2010

Obama admin gets high marks for first 2--more reform than every--but could still use a tuneup and a forward lean

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1:1 Dialog

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 25, 2010

The education transition from print to digital is complicated. DLC advisors weigh in.

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Tech Improves Learning and Saves Money

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 24, 2010

Well implemented technology pays off with improved learning, climate, and cost savings.

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WGU Growing 30% Annually

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 22, 2010

WGU is advancing affordable high quality competency-based education—and it’s starting to catch on.

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All Kids Should Think Like Scientists

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 21, 2010

Every secondary student should participate in an annual science fair and show what they know.

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Digital Learning Discussion

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 21, 2010

The Digital Learning Council will release the framework for the future of education on 11/30. Here's a preview of discussion topics.

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What Does a Virtual Education Cost?

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 19, 2010

Virtual edu costs a little less but not a lot less according to Susan Patrick, iNACOL

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Boeing: Next Gen Online Learning Works Better

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 18, 2010

Boeing piloting and researching web 2 learning components--no surprise, engaging user driven learning works better.

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How Digital Learning Will Change America

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 17, 2010

NACSA is leading a drive for quality charters. It is time for authorizers to update charter laws for innovative and online schools.

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Digital Learning Questions

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 13, 2010

The Digital Learning Council is writing the constitution to the digital learning revolution. Some themes are emerging but so are lots of tough questions.

	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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