digital learning
Personalized Learning
Getting Smart on Next-Gen Learning Platforms
Getting Smart compiled a series of blogs first published on GettingSmart.com reviewing progress on next-gen learning platforms, as well as adaptive learning applications - particularly those supporting a large, diverse library of content.
Difference Making
What it’s like to Teach GenDIY Students at Career Path High
By Jessika Chandler: When I graduated college and began looking for my first teaching job, I was drawn to Career Path High’s career-focused blended learning flex model.
Personalized Learning
Online Learning: Myths, Reality & Promise
A DLN Smart Series paper that challenges current myths and realities that will advance the field of online learning. Authors describe strengths of online learning and offer recommendations on aspects that need additional attention to further strengthen it.
Ed Policy
9 Digital Learning Resources: Hitting Refresh on the #SmartSeries
This summer we worked with Digital Learning Now to hit refresh on a series of papers that provide specific guidance regarding the adoption of higher standards and quality assessments focusing on the shift to personalized digital learning.
EdTech
9 Ways to Get Your Grammar Game On: A Playlist
At the end of nearly every school year, a few parents will ask me for recommendations for websites or apps to help their children review grammar over the summer. So with the help of my colleague, Sarah Cauthen, I created a grammar review playlist with my students in mind.
Personalized Learning
Why Online Learning Works for Parents and Kids
Wondering why more parents and students are choosing online learning options? Thinking of making the shift but looking for advice? Connections Education released their parent survey last week, here's what their parents are saying.
EdTech
Five Activities That Helped Me Survive the End of the School Year
May we not just survive the end of the school year, but use the last interactions with our students and colleagues to set the pace for next year.
EdTech
Gooru Powers Personalized Learning With Open Content
A look inside the Gooru personalized learning platform. With over 100,000 collections of open content and an active community of teacher contributors, Gooru is focusing on making the highest-quality materials discoverable and dynamic.
EdTech
A Year for Digital Learning Improvements
For the fourth time, Digital Learning Now released a report card scoring states against 10 elements of high quality digital learning. The majority of of states made progress on the 2014 report card.
Ed Policy
What Digital Learning Grade Did Your State Earn?
DLN’s annual report evaluates state progress in advancing digital learning and high quality learning opportunities for all students. Report cards evaluate state legislative and policy efforts regarding learning systems, quality online instruction, course access, school models, data privacy and more.