Why Students Should Co-author Learning
When students co-author their own learning in today's unpredictable world of accelerating change, they develop leadership and problem-solving skills. We visit different education spaces to see what co-design looks like.
What is Really Keeping Us Apart Right Now? Bringing Home and School Together
By: Jennifer Ghidiu. Remote learning can provide complex issues but Jennifer discusses how to view it as a rich opportunity for teaching and learning.
An Opportunity to Disrupt Education for the Better: Lessons From Starting a School in a Pandemic
[…] to us. These not only lay the framework for a new school, but provide opportunities for changes to our existing model of education in the U.S. Make Blended Learning Integral to the Curriculum Admirably, when faced with the challenge of moving to distance learning in mere weeks, schools built the proverbial plane while flying it […]
Eric Sheninger’s Disruptive Thinking in our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future
“If we are to develop students who think disruptively, we must examine and reflect on our current teaching and learning practices. We, too, must become disruptive thinkers, which I define as: replacing conventional ideas with innovative solutions to authentic problems.” Eric Sheninger’s latest title, “Disruptive Thinking in our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future” […]
‘Voices Of A Learning World’ Aims To Be New Medium for the Global Redesign of Learning
18 education practitioners, thought leaders and edupreneurs from around the world—Voices Of A Learning World—have come together to engage all stakeholders in envisioning a new dawn in learning.
From Test Prep To Active Learning: The El Paso Transformation
In a new short series, Tom documents a seven-year transformation of an urban school district in crisis and focused on test prep to a national leader in active learning.
ACT’s ScootPad Scoop-Up
Through acquisition of ScootPad, an adaptive learning platform, ACT further expands their footprint as a personalized, competency-based learning organization.
5 Research-Based Recommendations for Remote Learning: Lessons from LUSD
Consider what remote instruction might look like in a rural, high-poverty district that set personalized expectations for each student, monitored their growth and engagement, and not only encouraged ongoing feedback but also stressed the need for educators to maintain a safe and supportive learning community.
We Are All Digital Learners: Why DLAC is Perfect for You
Victoria Andrews and Rebecca Midles share their experience at the Digital Learning Annual Conference and why it's the perfect conference for you
Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2022
[…] a conference can and should be. 2022 Aurora Symposium October 24 – October 27, 2022 Online Aurora Institute’s annual conference is the leading event for K-12 competency-based, blended and online learning. With hundreds of sessions, it brings together experts, EdLeaders and educators to explore next-gen learning for K-12 students. Here are 10 reasons to […]