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11 Essential Tools For Better Project-Based Learning

Guest Author

Oct 28, 2012

The rise of technology used in classrooms has made learning much more interactive. The emergence of iPads to browser-based tools in project-based learning, take teaching to a new level in the 21st century. Even the current trends in education include the use of new technology, from collaborative projects to blending traditional textbook teaching with innovative tools.

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SMARTtech Roundup: VSS, CCSS & more

Carri Schneider

Oct 26, 2012

Roundup of relevant and current news stories.

Personalized Learning

The Shift Is On: iNACOL Conference Attendees Inventing the Future of Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 26, 2012

When I joined the iNACOL board three years ago, I was hoping to see a shift in emphasis from virtual schools to a focus on helping all schools incorporate online and personal digital learning. That shift was evident in the name, Inventing the Future of Learning, and content of the Virtual School Symposium program this week in New Orleans.

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K12 Inc. Honors 5 Schools With Transformation Award

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 25, 2012

At the International Association for K-12 Online Learning's (iNACOL) Virtual School Symposium (VSS) this week in New Orleans, K12 Inc. honored five schools for its Transformation Award.

Personalized Learning

Better Online Schools & Learning Options

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 24, 2012

Virtual schools and online courses work better for some kids than others. Some of variance is provider based; some of it is student based. In most cases, there is not very good data on students or providers. A new report explained, "Most state accountability and data systems can't easily provide the information about individual student growth on mastery outcomes that is necessary to produce the ans

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iNACOL Releases 2 New Books Highlighting Lessons From K-12 Online & Blended Learning

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 23, 2012

The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) released two new books showcasing the latest research and trends in online school teacher mentoring and blended education programs.

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Students Tell All: Blended Learning Prepares Students for Futures

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 23, 2012

This morning education leaders and policymakers joined for the Student Panel at the International Association for K-12 Online Learning's (iNACOL) annual Virtual School Symposium (VSS) in New Orleans.

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Susan Patrick, Stacey Childress & Supt. John White Reimagine Education Systems at VSS

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 22, 2012

More than 2,000 education leaders and policymakers meet in New Orleans, LA October 21-24, 2012 for Virtual School Symposium (VSS), hosted by the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), to collaborate on critical advances in education to boost innovation.

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Trends, Opportunities & Worries About Blended Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 22, 2012

The directors of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning are an amazing group of system heads, school operators, philanthropists, and advocates. On Sunday we spent an hour discussing trends, opportunities and areas of concern for the rapidly world of online and blended learning. Following is a quick recap:…

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Staff Picks: Creative Cities, Edtech, Proficiency-Based Learning & Tribal Blends

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 20, 2012

Tom Picks “Creative Cities: Oakland” Tom says, “Why do innovations in learning cluster in some cities? Do learning innovations move between K-12, university, corporate, and consumer sectors? This week we kicked off a blog series investigating these questions. We started with Oakland because prominent advocates, school developers, and investors…

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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