What I Learned From the Stanford Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
[…] innovation. There is a difference between managing routine work (where you can’t allow failure) versus innovative/creative work (where it has to be safe to fail for rapid learning). Bob Sutton shows that managers often overestimate their value and bosses often lack self-awareness. However, a hallmark of good bosses is that they are highly aware of this. […]
The Hero’s Journey Of Educational Reformers
[…] We love that we have such great education technology, but are also frustrated that too many are doing the same old worksheet digitally. We love that project-based learning is being done in some places, while surprised that others have yet to even attempt anything related to deeper learning. It’s this constant tug-o-war that often […]
The Perfect Storm: A Focus on Students’ Future
[…] High School is one of the most successful schools in the country in terms of college and career readiness. The Perfect Storm Significant transformation of a local learning opportunity, whether it be a new program or a transformed school, stems from a confluence of factors. Typically: the clear and stark recognition that students and […]
Can We Ditch AP for More Engaging Courses?
[…] of their school’s Advanced Placement courses in favor of more experiential courses. (Revealing the bias of both parties, he asked the question at a conference on real world learning.) The answer is yes, but… About 1.2 million students took more than 4 million AP exams in 2020. With a score of 3 or better (on […]
How Accredible Makes Learning Credible
[…] Accredible to build the credentialing infrastructure for the world. Ten years later, Accredible has issued almost 50 million credentials including digital certificates to signify completion of a learning experience and digital credentials that verify the demonstration of specific skills. The 1,700 Accredible clients include leading tech firms such as Google, Slack, and Stripe that […]
My Class Climbed a 14,000-Foot Mountain: How to Empower Students and Provide New Pathways to Learning
[…] Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors by James Mills, which argues that minority populations are much less likely to engage in recreation, adventure, and solace in wilderness spaces due to their lack of opportunities and resources. After reading The Adventure Gap, I was struck by the idea of creating a wilderness experience for my students. […]
The Students Are Talking, It’s Time We Listen
A recent Gallup poll shared that students give their schools a lower rating around generating excitement for learning, mental health support, career preparation, and personalization. In fact, over 20% of students rated their schools a D or below. This means that at least one in five students feels deeply dissatisfied with their place of […]
Laguna Beach High School Gets in the FLOW of Environmental Literacy
A foundational tenet of problem and project-based learning is having students address real-world problems. The students and staff at Laguna Beach High School have unearthed the natural FLOW of how to spot local challenges and equip learners with the tools, dispositions and opportunities to grapple with them. FLOW stands for Fire, Land, Ocean and […]
Virtual Accessible Training and Skills Development
[…] hurdle. To accommodate this, many workforce development experts have been optimistic about the rise of virtual and augmented reality — online training programs that offer immersive, hands-on learning experiences. These radically accessible tools have the potential to provide learners with the practical skills and certifications needed to enter the workforce quickly and confidently. While […]
Podcast: Dr. Robert Dillon on Designing Learning Spaces
In today's episode, Caroline speaks with Dr. Robert Dillon about learning space design and his passion to change the educational landscape.