Learning Design

This topic covers topics from school and system design to the science of learning.

Learning Design

Building Trust through Design Thinking

Devin Vodicka

Dec 18, 2020

By: Sabba Quidwai and Devin Vodicka. Recent research by Dr. Quidwai found a critical connection between relational trust, collaboration, and the development of mindsets and skillsets when engaging in design thinking.

Learning Design

Redesigning School: Six Key Pillars From Six of the Most Innovative Schools and Programs

Kyle Wagner

Dec 17, 2020

We all have unique learners, people, and communities to serve. We don’t have to build a new model for school to best serve them. We simply need to make a few tweaks to the ones we already have.

Equity & Access

Students with Disabilities Deserve LEGIT Solutions: Lightweight Evidence-Gathering Instruments and Tools

Eric Tucker

Dec 16, 2020

Brooklyn LAB is using "LEGIT" solutions - tools that can be applied to reimagine education to serve all learners.

Future of Learning

Early Lessons From The Real World Learning Initiative

Getting Smart Staff

Dec 15, 2020

The Real World Learning Initiative is a high school improvement project that aims to prepare students for the future of work.

Learning Design

A New School That Thinks Like a Kid

Getting Smart Staff

Dec 12, 2020

New and emerging Portal Schools has a vision to create a school that allows students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and a Bachelor’s degree in an environment that is fully designed for them.

Future of Learning

Opportunities in Wellness: A Key to Learning

Guest Author

Dec 7, 2020

By: Beth Rabbitt. Beth shares four key opportunities for (re)invention in wellness and academic success.

Future of Learning

Invention Opportunity In Early Learning And Development

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 5, 2020

Listed are ten invention opportunities in early learning and development that could reignite an equitable start in life and long-term economic mobility.

Future of Learning

4 Ways to Flip School Culture

Michael Niehoff

Dec 5, 2020

Many have acknowledged that culture drives learning. Therefore, in order to truly ‘flip’ our classrooms, we need to turn our traditional school cultures, environments and approaches literally upside down.

Difference Making

WorldOver International Handcrafts Uniques Experiences for Global Learners

Michael Niehoff

Dec 3, 2020

WorldOver International is creating a craft learning experience for global learners focused on artisanal courses, social responsibility, advanced technologies, languages, high levels of support and unique learning adventures.

Future of Learning

Is Entrepreneurship the Antidote to Student Anxiety?

Guest Author

Dec 1, 2020

By: Dr. Tom Leonard. Entrepreneurship may be the key to empowering students to become agents of change and equipping them to solve problems.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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