Future of Learning
How SNHU Succeeded by Understanding What Students Really Want—and Changing Everything
By: Michael B. Horn and Paul LeBlanc. Horn and LeBlanc discuss how SNHU made internal changes and succeeded in designing better sets of experiences to help students make progress and be successful in their lives.
What is 21st Century Learning? How Do We Get More?
For 40 years, we’ve been talking about the aims and strategies of 21st-century learning. Now that we’re a couple of decades in, we have a pretty good view.
Metacognition and Why it Matters in Education
What is metacognition and why does it matter in education? Discover ways to promote metacognition in learning.
5 Ways to Build Collaborative Learning Skills In and Out of the Classroom
Finding ways to help students build collaboration skills in the classroom is important for preparing them for the future of work and learning. Here are five ways to open up more opportunities for students to collaborate in and out of the classroom.
How Can We Prepare K-12 Students for the Future?
By: Rachelle Dene Poth. Ideas to get started with experiential learning and new ways to prepare students for the future through real-world opportunities.
Future Trend: Designing Schools for How Humans Learn
Schools should not only prepare students for active participation in a networked, global economy, but also for lifelong learning. To do this, there are five critical concepts when planning instruction design for the future to consider.
5 Ways PBL Facilitates Lifelong Learning
Our ability to continually and effectively learn, as independently as possible, will determine our future success in the global economy as much as anything. Project-based learning fosters this lifelong learning mindset in students that will carry them forward for their future careers.
Futureproof Your Students with These Essential Skills for 2030
By: Demetra Adams and Alan Gielen. Demetra and Alan describe how to provide students with a foundation and essential skills to be prepared for 2030.
Why Career Exploration Must Be a K–12 Priority and One Way to Make It Happen
By: Mark C. Perna. Many K-12 students aren't exposed to the world of work until their last two years of high school. Here's one way to change that—and ensure career exploration is not just an add-on experience.
Build Skills for 2030 Now With These Ideas
By: Rachelle Dene Poth. It is vital to stay informed of emerging trends. These future of learning ideas can help you stay informed and build the skills needed in 2030.