Posts by Tom Vander Ark
NC Families Deserve Access to Full Time Online Learning
North Carolina students lack the access available in most states to full time online learning. That’s about to change. A recent law will require that two K-12 virtual charter school pilots open by Fall '15.
Good Work: 10 Tips for Enabling Others To Act
Enabling others to act creates aligned action on teams and across cities. Here's 10 tips to get folks on the same page and moving together to make a difference.
The Leadership it Takes to Create Smart Cities
Leaders of Smart Cities need a vision of a better future, capacity and political capital, knowledge of current tools, new ways of learning and working, and community agreements to create environments that work better for students and teachers.
Next Gen Learning in Brooklyn
In the heart of the Brooklyn Tech Triangle, Next Generation Learning Challenge grantee Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School (LAB) is personalizing learning for low-income students.
Always Learning: College Now & Later
A generation ago you went to school until you were 21 and then worked until you were 65; now employability is all about lifelong learning — for the next job, during the next job, and learning to do what you love.
Experiencing Success at Work: High School Internships
There’s no better way to earn job skills than on the job. Work-based learning experiences are a great way to narrow interests and focus future learning.
4 Reasons For The Rise of Chromebooks
Google's Chromebook laptops have become more popular in the classroom than Apple's iPad. Here's why.
10 Ways to Get Smarter in 2015
We’re excited about the improved ability for educators to grow and development. Check out 10 ways to learn and extend your impact.
7 Trends That Shaped 2014; 7 Problems We’ll Solve in 2015
There were 7 trends that shaped US education in 2014. Continued progress in the new year will result in solutions to 7 challenges.
It’s Time to Invest in Learning Design
It is becoming increasingly possible to create powerful sequences of experience that boost engagement, promote transferability, and support impact. Powerful learning results from well considered learner experience design--an iterative process well worth investment.