Personalized Learning
Personalized learning is a mindset and approach to teaching that focuses on meeting each learner where they are and tailoring a curriculum that considers their interests, prior knowledge and skill level, and pace. Such a demand on the teacher requires sophisticated usage of technology in a combination of personalized, blended and online learning.
Difference Making
The Power of We
Dr. Marialice Curran believes change starts with the individual and all it takes is one person to stand up and be a part of the change. This post explores initiatives to change how we think about digital citizenship.
Competency-Based Education
Education is Equity Work: New Resource and Customizable Toolkit to Help
KnowledgeWorks engaged with more than 60 new and diverse stakeholders to create the 2020 edition of the Educator Competencies; a new resource toolkit for educators.
Difference Making
21 Ways to Ignite Summer Learning
Need inspiration for summer learning? Here are 21 ways that will spark continued learning for your family.
Future of Learning
What’s the Right High School Size and Structure?
The size of high school institutions dictate how learners experience their secondary years but are smaller networks of education the answer?
Future of Learning
WorldOver Continues To Redefine Personalized, Globalized Learning
WorldOver continues to redefine the independent school experiences for learners around the globe with personalized, customizable programs, memberships, and summer workshops.
Future of Learning
Eric Sheninger’s Disruptive Thinking in our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future
Eric Sheninger's “Disruptive Thinking in our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future" is a book that dares you to reimagine, rethink and relearn what you know about leading in the classroom.
Difference Making
Nalukai Academy: Harvesting Hawai’i’s Next Generation of Leaders
Whether the goal is to move off of the islands or lay roots in Hawaiʻi, Nalukai Academy prepares its youth for an entrepreneurial future that will lead to stewardship and a positive impact on their community.
Competency-Based Education
Are You Putting Learners First? Here are 8 Ways to Check Yourself
Shifting to a learner-centered design frame of mind is becoming more crucial in order to adapt to learners changing educational needs. Here are ways to ensure you are putting the learner first.
Difference Making
Multiple Choice
By: Barbara Pape. More schools are advocating for student agency to raise student voice and allow learners to become more involved with their learning experiences.
Leadership
From Last Chance to First Choice: Alternative Schools That Show the Way Forward
By: T. Vander Ark & R. Midles. Tom and Rebecca share seven types of schools that provide a learner-centered alternative to traditional high schools.