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The BETT Experience: Space, Technology, and People
These were some of the standout features and takeaways from BETT 2020, the largest global edtech conference hosted in London.
EdTech
FETC: Takeaways from a Fantastic Week
At the 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) learning was everywhere. These are some of the key events and takeaways.
Leadership
Leading with Love and Centering Student Voice: Big Picture Leadership Conference 2019
By: Rebecca Midles & Kelly Niccolls. Big Picture Leadership Conference is setting the standard for student-centered learning and leadership.
Leadership
31 Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2020
Check out our 2020 list of 31 worldwide education conferences we believe will be valuable opportunities for educators, leaders, startups and policy-makers to learn from and engage with each other.
Competency-Based Education
Shining a Light on the Future of Learning at Aurora Institute
The Getting Smart team reflects on the standout themes of the 2019 Aurora Institute (formerly iNACOL) Symposium, a conference aiming to move the needle forward for competency-based and personalized learning.
Future of Learning
From the Neighborhood to the Nation: Remake Learning Days Takes Root Across America
By: Gregg Behr. After a successful inaugural festival, Remake Learning Days expands to include seven additional cities and regions to provide families with skills and opportunities to partner in supporting their students.
Personalized Learning
BPLC: There’s Something Happening Here
By: Laura Jackson. Teachers and schools are coming to the Blended & Personalized Learning Conference is April 4-6th, in Providence, Rhode Island to share their lessons learned.
Future of Learning
Six Tips, Three Whys: A SXSW EDU Reflection
The Getting Smart team was grateful to be an SXSW EDU 2019 partner and are back home from Austin, ready to share our learnings from the conference.
Featured
Empowering Students Through Sharing
This is part 1 of a 4 part series about how student engagement increases when students share their learning. When students are provided an opportunity to publicly share their knowledge about something they have learned, they are given more opportunity to take ownership of their work, which demonstrates that…
EdTech
Active Learning, Data-Informed Decisions and Security Headline Educause
Tom recently attended the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference where he spoke with Cisco’s Education Advocate, Dr. Lance Ford, about active learning, data-driven supports, and flexible secure learning.