Learning Design

Climate at the Apex of Education Re-Design

[…] Change Matt Piercy works at the International School Bangkok. You can follow him on Twitter @mpiercy35.  Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly Smart Update. Getting Smart has launched the Getting Through series to support educators, leaders, and families on the path forward during such an uncertain time. This series will provide […]

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Future of Learning

From Test Prep To Active Learning: The El Paso Transformation

[…] and customer services and competent financial management lead to cost savings in district operations that allowed reinvestment in teaching and learning. Highlights include automating back office systems, smarter procurement, and big energy savings. 9. Modernize facilities: El Paso has 45 campuses over 50 years old. After a decade without improvement, many were outdated. In 2015 […]

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Future of Learning

5 Ways PBL Set A Clearer Vision for My Career Aspirations

[…] and “make a difference.” For more, see: Communicating with You Teacher Will Never Be the Same How to Set Middle Schoolers on a Long-Term Path of Success  Smart Review: Better Voice Recognition with Soapbox Labs  Taylor Silveira is a student at UCLA and the founder of UCLA’s Women in Tech. Follow her on Twitter. […]

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Leadership

Scaling Active Learning: Professional Development Was Key to the El Paso Transformation

[…] is CEO of engage2learn and has 28 years of K-12 experience. Follow her on Twitter.  Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly  Smart Update. This post includes mentions of a Getting Smart partner. For a full list of partners, affiliate organizations and all other disclosures please see our Partner […]

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Personalized Learning

3 Ways Leaders Can Create The Conditions for Deeper Learning

[…] work, but rather to establish a mindset focused on a culture of learning. One approach, that was created at my previous school with colleague Jon Corippo, was Smart Start. Our entire first week of school was dedicated to culture building to prepare for academic work. At week’s end, we had collaboration, relationships, reduced affective […]

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Difference Making

Rebellion As An Act of Community and Self-Love

[…] Kaleb Rashad, High Tech High GSE, discuss race and education in America For more, see: Why Difference Making is the New Superpower Difference Making: New Tech Makes it Easier than Ever 24 Goals to Save the Planet (+1 in Case We Don’t) Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly  Smart Update.

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Leadership

Active Learning: The Secret to El Paso’s Success

[…] future for decades. Instead, they’ve rewritten it. For more, see: From Test Prep To Active Learning: The El Paso Transformation Scaling Active Learning: Professional Development Was Key to the El Paso Transformation How New Tech Schools Jumpstarted El Paso’s Education Transformation Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly  Smart Update.

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Learning Design

How Can We Make the Most of Synchronous and Asynchronous Time in Distance Learning?

[…] experiences and get their input on how to design and improve your learning model and share what you learn. Onward. For more, see: Reopening Schools: A Getting Smart Webinar Recap Leaning into the Innovation Opportunity Hard Reset: What Will Be New Post Pandemic This blog was originally posted on katiemartin.com.  Katie Martin is the […]

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Getting Through

Schools Need a Success Coach for Every Learner

[…] organization and  has worked as a high school teacher, 3-12 instructional coach, school leader and consultant. Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly Smart Update. We know that educators and leaders have spent the last couple of months scrambling to meet the immediate needs of learners in their community. Thank […]

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Equity & Access

Economic Mobility High: The New End Game for America’s High Schools

[…] life. For more, see: Incubate, Replicate and Scale: How Dallas is Creating Great High School Options Making Dallas Schools Work for Students, Teachers, and Business Boosting Career Readiness in Dallas Dallas County Promise: Leveraging Ed-Fi Technology for College & Career Readiness Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly  Smart Update.

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