Future of Learning
Mythbusters: Flexible Learning in Middle School
Lauren Mehbrach, Chris Beingessner and Chris Raymaakers clarify misconceptions for middle school families about the move to flexible learning spaces. This Singapore American School team shares how it aligns to our changing world and better prepares students for the future. Learn more on the blog.
Tackling Digital Equity in the Classroom – Strategies for Teachers
Students in families with low levels of digital literacy do not get exposure to the skills that they need for future success. Join Beth Holland as she addresses this disparity and offers solutions to leverage accessibility that support student learning.
Platform Skills Tighten Focus on Effective Communication
David shares his excitement around the development of platform skills in the education sector and outlines five key platform skills to enhance PBL frameworks and improve a students’ ability to effectively communicate for a purpose and to a target audience.
Building a Kinder World: How Maker Education Can Solve Problems and Foster Empathy
By providing tools and mindsets for real-world problem solving, maker education encourages the development of essential academic skills, creativity, and empathy. Alesha Bishop delivers a powerful blog on the integration of social emotional learning that equips students to invent solutions to the problems they see in the world.
Getting Smart in the Innovation Age of AI
By: Ramona Schindelheim. Tom speaks with WorkingNation's Editor-in-Chief about the implications of AI innovations and how it's going to help us build smarter schools.
Getting Started with Design Thinking
The Getting Smart Staff has assembled articles, podcasts and case studies to help you and your community get started with design thinking.
T³ Alliance: Developing “Solutionary” Mindsets
Mindset meets design thinking through project-based learning, resulting in a community coming together to solve real issues. Rebecca shares her instructor training experience with T³ Alliance and their organized collaboration between Upward Bound programs across the nation.
Bio-Politics and The Implications of Ideology on Learning
David Ross discusses bio-politics, a field which illuminates the psychological differences between our two political parties and the implications of ideology on learning.
What if the Future of Work Starts with High School
By: Heather E. McGowan. Heather presents new frameworks for the future of work and explains why the university degree is the new high school diploma.
The Benefits of Creative Learning Spaces in K-12 schools
By: Brian Bulmer. As technology and innovation become the first priority for school districts, it’s important that students are offered creative learning spaces.