Leadership
Content that enables educators, edleaders, organizations and families to increase capacity, apply a growth mindset and implement what’s next in learning on behalf of those entrusted to them.
Working Your Way Out of an EdTech Mess
We've reached the point where we are beyond the halfway point in the shift to digital. During this time there are three common problems that schools and districts are facing.
Course Access: How Guthrie Continues Working to be the Best Little School on the Planet.
By: Nelson Coulter. Small schools in rural areas often struggle to find teachers for high-need or specialized instructional areas. Read more on how a rural Texas school solved this by creating its own virtual school, offering its students much needed course access for graduation requirements.
7 Things Education Leaders Should Do Right Now
Being an education leader is complicated and challenging. Here are seven tips for the first 90 days, seven tips for the second 90 days, and seven things veteran leaders should do to advance personalized learning.
It’s Time For A New Assessment System
The #ShiftToDigital and new federal flexibility makes 2016 the right time to think about assessment pilots and innovation zones.
Cognitive Learning Fuels the Corporate Wellness Movement
Organizations are using a variety of well-being programs to improve employees health and create happy, productive, thriving workforces.
Scaling Up: Give Money and Advice this #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a good chance to scan the nonprofit landscape for worthy causes. In addition to donations this fall, your favorite nonprofit may be a good candidate for scaling advice. Here are 10 tips for expanding the impact of a nonprofit organization and three basic scaling strategies.
Getting Smart’s Top Stories of 2015
2015 was HUGE for GettingSmart.com. In this blog we look back at Getting Smart's most viewed and beloved blogs of 2015.
Online + Community-Based Learning = VSOE’s Personalized Path
Virtual Schools of Excellence (VSOE) supports next-gen blends that combine online and community-based learning, full or part time, for public and private schools.
What’s on the Horizon for EdTech & Education in 2016
So what does 2016 have in store for innovations in learning? We asked learning leaders what they see on the horizon, and what they hope will change for learners in the new year.
Situated Learning: What Good EdTech Leaders Never Stop Studying
By: Jason Ribeiro. Situated learning is the practice of learning knowledge and skills in contexts that mirror the way the knowledge will be used in ‘real life.’ And vital to situated learning opportunities is a social element that relies on communities of support.