Future of Learning
6 Writing Projects for Students in the Internet Era
Today's students will be expected to write in a variety of new formats when they enter the working world, and it’s important to prepare them to face these challenges. Here are six writing projects to prepare students for wtiting in the internet era.
Smart Review | 10 Principles For Schools of Modern Learning
Authors Will Richardson and Bruce Dixon make a compelling case for educators and schools to immediately begin the work of reimagining education and offer 10 principles to help guide and build the capacity of educators to lead real change at every level.
I Almost Bought a Minivan: Life with a Voice Interface
Welcome to the brave new world of voice as a primary user interface (where you can almost buy a minivan without meaning to). As this technology continues to develop, there are several implications for its helpfulness in education.
How to Create Experiences and Scale Environments That Change Lives
Learn more about creating successful learning networks, where groups of like-minded schools support each other through a common vision, powerful learning experiences for both students and teachers, and common tools and systems.
Designing Student Projects for Global Readiness
By: Andrew Miller. It's time to think about the power of project-based learning and how it can do even more to prepare our students for the world beyond the classroom.
Tell Kids to Get Good at Stuff Smart Machines Can’t Do (Yet)
Smart machines will change the face of the economy, and today's young people will need a different set of skills to succeed than past generations did. In particular, they will need to get good at things machines can not do.
Getting Smart Podcast | Stanford CTO Provokes Good Questions Online (and Off)
In this podcast, Paul Kim, CTO and Assistant Dean at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, chats with Tom about the importance of asking good questions and the future of learning in a world of AI and smart machines.
Expanding the Frontier of Teacher Impact
By: Thomas Arnett. Emerging innovations can empower teachers to make a greater difference in a more sustainable way. With the help of new software and new instructional models, schools are expanding the frontier of teacher impact.
Why Global Should Be the Education Movement of 2017
By: Bonnie Lathram and Dave Potter. As we close the year out, we are pondering where we are headed in the field of education in 2017. We challenge you to become a globally connected educator and join us in creating a Smart Planet in the new year.
Five Reasons Continuous Learning Platforms are the Future of PD
By: Brad Spirrison. As we brace ourselves for a future of AI-enhanced productivity, continual and perpetual professional education will be essential for success.