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.

EdTech

Face (to Face) Time: The Power of Vibes and Group Dynamics in a Digital World

Amber Chandler

Jul 15, 2016

We live in a digital world with many online professional development opportunities for teachers. However, it's still important for educators to meet face-to-face to continue connecting with colleagues in a personal way.

Leadership

5 Organizations Scaling Innovations in Learning Across Africa

Bonnie Lathram

Jul 14, 2016

We live in a time of great opportunity to help spread new schools and new tools to those who need them across the planet. Here are five education organizations to watch as they scale innovations in learning across Africa.

Personalized Learning

15 HigherEd Student Personas That Will Help You Redesign Learner Experience

Guest Author

Jul 14, 2016

By: Gunnar Counselman. Working with dozens of higher education organizations has led us to the discovery of the 15 most common student “personas,” shedding light on what motivates different types of students.

Leadership

Celebrate the Flops (Then They Don’t Hurt So Much): 7 SEL Mindset Tips

Mary Ryerse

Jul 13, 2016

Mistakes are part of the learning process, and when we treat them as such through an SEL mindset, they give us reason to celebrate. Here are seven tips for turning flops back into flips.

Innov8

EdTech 10: Gotta Catch ‘Em All

Getting Smart Staff

Jul 13, 2016

There are lots of cool digital developments in this week’s list. So while they might not be as exciting as Pokemon, we promise it’s worth a short break to catch this week’s EdTech10.

Personalized Learning

Students and Employers Benefit in Real World PBL

Guest Author

Jul 13, 2016

By: Dawne Adams and Robin Willner. The Pathways in Technology Early College High School school leaders and employer partners are pushing PBL to a new level that motivates students and generates community support with Workplace Challenges.

EdTech

Designing Beautiful Places for Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Jul 12, 2016

Victoria Bergsagel, president of Architects of Achievement, has helped envision successful programs and inspiring spaces for hundreds of schools. Here are ten suggestions she offers for opening stellar new schools.

EdTech

6 Practices of Thoughtful Leaders

Tom Vander Ark

Jul 12, 2016

Here are examples of thoughtful education leaders creating innovative places where young people can practice consideration, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity in a complex and sometimes overly violent world.

EdTech

Bridging the Knowledge Gap of Special Education Students

Guest Author

Jul 11, 2016

By: Joan Bright. As a special education teacher, the progress I’ve seen with my students this past year through an innovative blended learning model and proprietary technology platform is greater than any other year in my career.

EdTech

Could Online Learning Tools Replace the Traditional Teacher?

Emily Riley

Jul 10, 2016

In the age of 21st century schools, flipped classrooms and cyber education, what is the future of the traditional classroom teacher? An experiment with a language app in my classroom helped me decide.

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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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