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Time to Rewrite the Code, But How?
The shift to blended, personalized, and competency-based learning suggests a dramatic change in state education policy. With these changes states should plan to rewrite their education code. But how? Two basic change mechanisms: Push & Pull.
A Gold Mine of #EdTech Resources: Part II
In continuation of Part I of "A Gold Mine of #EdTech Resources," I unearth more EdTech resources I have stored in my mental Rolodex. Or, at least, all that I still use and care to remember.
The Great Skills-Based Education Land Grab
By: Jeremy Johnson. There's a skill gap that is creating an alarming dilemma — especially for educators. While higher education works on a four-year cycle, the technology cycle changes every 18 to 24 months. Many traditional institutions simply aren’t prepared for these rapid changes in technology. Skills-based education will meet student needs by equipping them with tools necessary for success.
Improving Student Engagement With Course Access
By: Neil Campbell. Course Access provides students with more control and autonomy over their learning and can help motivate and engage students by enabling them to select whatever courses they want, in the formats they prefer.
Beyond Traditional Silos: Connecting Humanities to Real World, Deeper Learning, & STEM
The humanities and STEM really do go hand in hand (hence the increased emphasis on STEAM). We also see this content integration throughout schools that incorporate Deeper Learning and Project-Based Learning as foundational approaches to learning.
50 Questions for the Effective & Efficient Educator
If your students weren't required to attend your classes, would they? Check out these 50 "Back-to-School" questions for the effective and efficient educator.
The 10 Jobs of School Information
There are at least 10 jobs for school information. With all of the stakeholders and uses of school information, it’s time to improve report cards, make them mobile, and surround them useful information.
7 Ways State Policy Can Promote Competence
There are seven ways state policy can promote and accelerate the shift to next-generation competency based learning and improve outcomes.
EdTech 10: Dog Days of Summer
Its been a jam packed summer as education news is heating up around the country. As store shelves slowly replace BBQ equipment and sunscreen with backpacks and school supplies we’re bringing you the top EdTech news of the week to cool you off.
Local & State Policies That Boost Achievement & Innovation
Local and state policy makers should enact pro-growth, pro-achievement, pro-employability, and pro-innovation policies to help boost achievement and innovation.