Future of Work
The future of work will bring new challenges and cause us to shift how we think about jobs and employability—so what does this mean for teaching and learning? In our exploration of the #FutureOfWork, sponsored by eduInnovation and powered by Getting Smart, we dive into what’s happening, what’s coming and how schools might prepare. For more, follow #FutureOfWork and visit our Future of Work page.
Developing Skills for School, Work and Life Requires a Systematic Approach
Current research demonstrates that all learners develop college and career skills in a wave pattern that ebbs and flows, but constantly pushes forward to higher levels of expertise. David Ross explores this and other skill development models.
12 Trends Killing College
With the increasing costs and lack of confidence in higher education, Tom outlines a dozen trends that will contribute to the end of college as we currently know it.
10 Signs of Progress in Engineering for the Earth, Energy and Environment
Tom reflects on his experience at the Colorado School of Mines which has since transformed into a global leader in education and research in engineering and science to solve the world’s challenges related to the earth, energy and environment.
Students Use AI Virtual Assistant to Prepare Peers for High School
Students at David E. Williams Middle School use an AI Virtual Assistant to help students prepare for high school.
How Educators Can Prepare for the Future of Work
How do we prepare teachers so that they can, in turn, best prepare the students for the future of work? Rachelle Dene Poth shares thoughts on how educators can prepare themselves for the future through continuous learning.
#IRL: 20 Tips for Real Life Learning
Join Tom Vander Ark on the blog as he outlines 20 tips on how to boost engagement and relevance with real-world learning.
AI for Good: Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Join Emily as she shares highlights from attending the third annual AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, the leading United Nations platform for global and inclusive dialogue on AI.
Promoting Pathways to Good Jobs: Strada Education Network
National non-profit, Strada Education Network, focuses on adult learners, underrepresented populations, low-income and first-generation students through increased career preparation that lie in high-demand career pathways. Tom shares their focused path to supporting the future of work.
There is No Syllabus for Life
By: Chris Unger. Chris provides excitement around a viewing opportunity for the CAPS' documentary, Where Students Lead, at Northeastern University in Seattle.
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.