The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and the Implications for School Districts
In testimony at a school board meeting last week, I made three points about the implications of AI: Artificial Intelligence Has Profound Implications for Work and Learning The rise of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, marks a new era of work and learning. After 40 years of rules-based calculation, AI models “learn” patterns and […]
“I Could Never Do This Alone” – Collaboration, Trust, and Human-Centered Design at Design39
[…] become difficult if not impossible. This involves new systems, new structures, and new language as well. As an example, at Design 39 their educators are called “ Learning Experience Designers” (LEDs). Teachers as Learning Experience Designers Principal Joe Erpelding is guided by the mantra “the future is a place we create.” Erpelding recognizes that […]
12 Digital Tools for Innovative Educators
Ever since schools first closed in March of 2020, educators and students have been exploring new methods and tools to keep the learning going and to find ways to engage students in learning. We took risks by bringing new ideas into our classrooms and learned to be flexible in our instruction, perhaps initially because […]
Khan World School – One Year Later
[…] build better experiences for all young people. The microschool movement, long established but accelerated by the pandemic, has led to the launch of hundreds of new small learning environments across the country. Artificial intelligence promises to improve personalizing learning, provide every student with a learning coach and free up time for educators to build […]
Play, Play-Based Learning Important Now More Than Ever
Distance learning, smart technology and overscheduling are creating a need to embrace the developmental benefits of play and play-based learning now more than ever.
How EdTech Tools Can Make Math More Accessible and More Personal for All Students
By giving students the flexibility to choose how they learn math, they now have the opportunity to show their knowledge and improve learning outcomes.
Reflecting on the Hybrid Experience
Rachelle Dene Poth shares her experience and some tips for virtual and hybrid learning.
PBL and Early Childhood Education: The Perfect Match
By: Michael Niehoff. Educator and author Sara Lev advocates that young learners deserve and are prepared for the same rigorous, engaging and meaningful learning that PBL provides as learners of all ages.
A Vision for Transformative Education
Read this excerpt from the upcoming book Worldwise Learning: A Teacher’s Guide to Shaping a Just, Sustainable Future.
Project-Based Learning Programs Support Creativity and Entrepreneurship in Specialized Space
Project-based education takes a distinct approach to teaching and learning that encourages hands-on, interactive experiences. Forest Hills School District supports multiple project-based programs that are successfully utilizing a renovated space that was designed specifically for this type of curriculum.
