Posts by Tom Vander Ark
7 Ways Microschools Help Communities Innovate
What if you could start a school in six weeks instead of six years? What if you could launch a school for $50,000 rather than $50 million? What if you could test an innovation with 20 kids rather than 2,000? Microschools are popping up around the country. It may not…
How an Indianapolis Nonprofit Transformed American STEM Education
Almost half of American public secondary schools use an active project- and problem-based approach to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education that shows learners how knowledge and skills may be applied in everyday life. The popular curriculum doesn’t come from one of the big publishers. It’s from an Indianapolis…
Two Engaging NYC High Schools: Maker Academy and iSchool
In Gerry Irrizary’s maker lab (featured image), young designers use 3D printers to prototype sneaker insoles, fashion designer skateboards with laser cutters, and implement the latest strategies in user interface to plan new mobile apps. The lab where teen dreams come to life is on the fourth floor of a…
Does College Still Pay? Seven New Rules for Making a Good College Choice
In the last post of this series, Tom Vander Ark and the Getting Smart team identify seven new rules for choosing college (or not).
ISTE19: More Teaching & Learning, More AI and More Equity
By: Rachelle Dene Poth and Tom Vander Ark. Rachelle and Tom recap ISTE19, the 40-year-old and largest edtech conference in the country that took place June 23-26.
How to Fix Higher Education: Seven Keys
In the second post of this series, Tom Vander Ark delivers seven key strategies to achieving higher education success.
12 Trends Killing College
With the increasing costs and lack of confidence in higher education, Tom outlines a dozen trends that will contribute to the end of college as we currently know it.
Leading the Show What You Know Revolution: Digital Credentials From Credly
With a mission is to connect people to opportunities based on their talents, Credly is leading the way by offering digital credentials that are flexible, portable and meaningful ways to communicate capabilities.
10 Signs of Progress in Engineering for the Earth, Energy and Environment
Tom reflects on his experience at the Colorado School of Mines which has since transformed into a global leader in education and research in engineering and science to solve the world’s challenges related to the earth, energy and environment.
#IRL: 20 Tips for Real Life Learning
Join Tom Vander Ark on the blog as he outlines 20 tips on how to boost engagement and relevance with real-world learning.