The Getting Smart Team Gives Thanks
This Thanksgiving, we would like to take a momentary break from our regularly scheduled programming to express our gratitude.
2U CEO Chip Paucek on Online Learning That Works
Tom recently had a chance to talk with 2U CEO and Co-Founder Chip Paucek to learn more about online learning that's engaging and meaningful and what Chip calls the "third wave of online learning."
Bridging Continental Divides with Virtual Music Collaboration
By: Mary Kay Altizer. My students who had the opportunity to virtually collaborate with their global counterparts are still collaborating together, and I like to think they'll maintain these international bonds for the rest of their lives.
How to Talk to Parents About Your School’s EdTech
It's only natural for parents to feel some concern over the use of EdTech in their children's schools. Here are some tips for educators and EdLeaders who are facing these concerns, along with some tools you can use to demonstrate EdTech's potential efficacy.
12 New Rules: Accelerated Learning for an Exponential World
How can leaders respond to the rise of the automation economy? Here's 12 new rules about accelerated learning and how state and local education policymakers can help.
Education Can’t Stand Still: Move on When Ready Bridging the Gap
How Arizona's Move on When Ready program is creating a paradigm shift to move from an educational model based on credit and seat time, to one based on mastery of skills.
25 Reasons to Give Thanks for Teachers
As we approach the holiday season, now is a great opportunity to give thanks for the many things teachers do every day to enrich the lives of students. Here are 25 reasons we're thankful for all that teachers do.
The 5 Core Components of K-12 Entrepreneurship Education
Today's students need their curriculum and instruction - or rather their learning experiences and performance opportunities - to allow for ideation, virtual global collaboration, design thinking, transdisciplinary practices, adaptive thinking, and cross-cultural competencies.
Making in Math
By: Jamie Back. While a makerspace is nice, it takes only some simple classroom supplies to start “making” in math. The process of making concrete objects can lead students to a deeper understanding of abstract concepts.
What if Holocaust Survivors Could Teach Your Class?
Holograms will be in our future, and will be in our future classrooms. In this post, we imagine the nearly limitless possibilities that would arise if we could hologram the best content drivers in every industry as our teachers.