The 5 Steps of Design Thinking Help Drive School Improvements
How can educators ensure a commitment to continuous improvement? Long-time educator and former engineer, Ben Owens, explores one of the most powerful tools: design thinking.
Town Hall Recap: Learning Goals that Matter: Bringing to Life a Shared Vision For Your Graduates & Community
At the recent Getting Smart Town Hall we covered learning goals, design principles and shared vision statements.
7 Ways to Use Screencastify for In-Person Learning
Ashley Ranan shares seven ways educators can use Screencastify for innovative classroom instruction and learning.
Among The STARs: The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring
Opportunity@Work is leveraging STARs Insights and Stellarworx to support the future workforce by helping employers identify talent, value, skillsets and opportunities.
A Great Week of Learning at the TCEA Convention and Exposition
Rachelle Dené Poth recaps her time at the 42nd annual TCEA (Texas Computer Educators Association) Convention and Exposition.
Preparing Students to be Financially Literate
Rachelle Dené Poth shares resources to prepare students to be financially literate.
Data Science for Everyone
There are enough resources available that make it easier for educators to get started with incorporating data Science in the classroom.
12 Ideas to Try in 2023
The use of digital tools that help to connect students with real-world learning opportunities will expand global awareness and transform the learning experience.
Citizenship Skills Support Durable Pathways
To create durable and meaningful pathways, students must be empowered as citizens with essential citizenship skills like digital literacy, understanding systems, storytelling and civic dialogue.
Rethinking School Infrastructure: Sustainability Saves
School infrastructure isn’t often the most attractive topic, but rethinking how we operate could provide numerous benefits that help us meet the triple bottom line - people, planet, and profits.