Posts by Tom Vander Ark
Thinking, Fast and Slow: How We Process and Respond to the World
Daniel Kahneman unpacks the research into human being’s processes and responses to the world by drawing a distinction between our automatic and involuntary response and controlled and reasoned decision making.
The Case for Boundary Breaking Education
It’s the boundary spaces between sciences, countries, systems and people where conflict, innovation and education frequently happen.
The End of the Big Test: Moving to Competency-Based Policy
The use of assessment pilots and innovations zones where groups of schools apply and become authorized to operate alternative assessment systems will soon replace the frustration surrounding NCLB and end of year tests.
10 Reasons You Should Visit The American International School of Utah
In a recent visit to the American International School of Utah, Tom identified some remarkable features of this next gen school. This post highlight 10 reasons why the school is worth adding to your list of places to visit!
The Micro-School Opportunity
New learning tools and strategies have created the opportunity to quickly open "micro-schools" as a school-within-a-school or as low cost private schools. Varying in size, cost, philosophies, and operating models, they share a focus in personalization.
Inclusive and Iterative Plan Drives Rhode Island Forward
The story from The Ocean State of the most innovative planning process we’ve seen from a state or district, particularly in regards to inclusion and iteration. And, our historic opportunity to dramatically improve student learning.
A Year for Digital Learning Improvements
For the fourth time, Digital Learning Now released a report card scoring states against 10 elements of high quality digital learning. The majority of of states made progress on the 2014 report card.
Parent-Managed Learner Profiles Will Power Personalization
Online profile management is becoming important in every aspect of life, it’s a new digital literacy competency that every young person must learn to exercise. That starts with empowering students and parents to take charge of education data with a portable learning profile.
The Path Forward: Broader Aims, Better Measures, Supported Educators
Over the last 90 days we’ve considered many of the big issues facing US K-12 in these 30 posts.
The Role Of Advisory In Personalizing The Secondary Experience
High school can be a confusing time with increasing options for students due to the rapid expansion of digital learning. Advisory has to be the spine of the next generation high school. Sustained adult relationships can help students navigate this new digital landscape.