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.
7 Roles of a Next-Gen Learning Ecosystem
By: Sarah Luchs. Sarah shares the 7 roles in a next-gen learning ecosystem. Whether you are already in a regional partnership to spur innovations in learning or whether you are hoping to create one, Sarah points out the 7 roles to create an ideal partnership for innovation and sustainability.
7 Leadership Competencies for Whole-System Change
There are leaders, and there are EdLeaders. Then there are leaders among EdLeaders--like Lyle Kirtman and Michael Fullan. This expert duo, applying decades of work in the field, recently came together to write and release a powerful guidebook for leading systemic (and sustainable) change. "Leadership: Key Competencies for Whole-System Change," published by Solution Tree.
3 Tips for Accelerating Innovation in an Historically Traditional District
We need to introduce new core values, partnerships, and innovative practices within our learning communities. Without this way of thinking, we will not properly educate one of our most capable and connected generations. Here are three strategies to support accelerating innovation.
Robots & Implications For Life On Planet Earth
It's hard to know how the growth of robots and maker learning tools will all play out but three near term educational implications seem clear. It will let kids show what they know, and there will be more opportunities for interest-based learning and deeper learning.
Can Common Assignment Improve Student Outcomes?
Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) created an instructional design platform that provides free online tools and resources for creating literacy-rich assignments and courses across content areas. LDC CoreTools is a guided online experience that supports teachers in planning and creating curricula, allowing them to effectively collaborate with colleagues across their school or across the nation.
EdTech 10: Viva la Longform
Evidence has mounted to justify that longform is here to stay. Aptly timed is the publishing of must-read books and EdTech news. Here are 10 news stories to know to keep your finger on the pulse of EdTech and where the field is headed.
Social Emotional Learning in Action: How a Leading District Responded to the Community’s Clarion Call
We sit down with Paul Goren, Superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District in Evanston, IL to talk about Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Goren shares examples of initiatives, his background in SEL and the response by parents in the shifting emphasis in SEL.
Support for Teachers in a Competency Education School
By: Brian Stack. Principal of Sanborn Regional High School in Kingston, NH, shares how he is working to prepare and support teachers with meaning learning opportunities that support students in Sanborn's shift to competency education.
5 Best Practices For Reimagining Professional Learning This Year
By: Sarah Luchs. Based on working with six partner sites in the NGLC Regional Funds for Breakthrough Schools, we’ve observed 5 best practices for next-gen learning professional learning. Flexible design enables educators to shape and direct a large portion of their own learning—the what, when and how. Here are 5 ways to get next-gen PD right this year.
2016 SXSWedu PanelPicker is Open!
The SXSWedu PanelPicker is open from now until Friday, September 4. Take a second, register, and click to give these sessions the thumbs up! Austin or bust.