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.
3 Ways to Help Students Become Better Digital Citizens–Today
By: David Siminoff. Today's students didn't just grow up in the digital world, they were born into it. We have the chance to develop digital citizens.
Four Keys to Success at the Most Innovative Schools in the World
Recent visits to renowned centers of innovation had David Ross pondering what it means to wear the label "one of the most innovative schools in the world." Here's what he learned made these institutions innovative.
How to Develop Poised, Thoughtful, Articulate Teenagers
Tom recently visited what he calls the best example of consistently high-quality inquiry-based learning we’ve seen. Take a look at Science Leadership Academy and how they’re using advisory, strong culture, restorative discipline, and powerful experiences to help youth mature and build character
25 Reasons to Give Thanks for Teachers
Here are 25 teacher behaviors that we are grateful for and that might jog your memory of personal stories about a teacher in your life. Take time during the next few days to let them know how they positively impact our world and #thankateacher.
Developing the Whole Child One Collaboration at a Time
By: Lindsay Portnoy. Often the most difficult part of learning is understanding something well enough to teach it to others, however, by modeling continued growth through collaboration and communication, educators Rebecca Henderson and Mark Davis have created a culture of persistence and problem-solving in their classrooms.
The Power of Teacher-to-Teacher Observations: A Formative Assessment Field Trip
A group of teachers recently set out on an adventure to conduct classroom observations and to seek out answers to some of their key questions about formative assessment. Here's what they learned.
70 Elementary & Middle Schools Worth Visiting
We believe school visits are the best form of professional learning. Based on a couple thousand school visits, and with help from colleagues and readers, we’ve compiled this list of elementary and middle schools that can give educators a better sense of what’s possible.
Active Learning, Data-Informed Decisions and Security Headline Educause
Tom recently attended the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference where he spoke with Cisco’s Education Advocate, Dr. Lance Ford, about active learning, data-driven supports, and flexible secure learning.
Smart Review | Agilix Dawn
As a learning design and perhaps more accurately described, solution firm, Getting Smart makes a point of looking at innovations across a wide range of topics, which naturally includes tools that increase equity of access and promote lifelong learning. I recently had an opportunity to catch up with the Agilix team…
Agilix Announces Dawn to Provide Engaged Learning Anywhere
Last week Agilix announced the launch of Dawn, a mobile-first, video-centric learner platform. Read this post to learn more about how Dawn combines face-to-face instruction with the accessibility and self-direction of online learning.