future of learning
New Possibilities: The Role of Research in 4.0’s New Normal Fellowship
By: Hassan Hassan. 4.0 has resisted formal research and evaluation for the course of its history on the grounds that it is not accessible to early stage education entrepreneurs. In its latest fund, it is now developing innovative, accessible approaches to research that honor the needs of early-stage founders, especially in the era of COVID-19.
Beyond the 4Cs: Empowering Youth in the 21st-Century
By: Connie Liu. Connie discusses the 4C’s framework, the skills that are most important for student success, and are principal components of becoming a 21st-century learner.
How Interviewing an Innovator Can Expand A Student’s Network
By: Kevin Anselmo. Kevin of the Global Innovators Academy shares the benefits for students of interviewing professionals and writing content online.
The Future Of Learning Is Smart Measurement Rather Than Dumb Assessments
The future of learning is smart measurement-- a collection of authentic and adaptive observations over time. The results help learners understand their growth and tell their stories.
5 Ways PBL Set A Clearer Vision for My Career Aspirations
By: Taylor Silveira. Taylor discusses the benefits of a PBL curriculum that’s applicable to college, university, and future career pursuits.
Students Tackle Real World Topics with Podcasts
By: Stevie Frank. Stevie outlines how podcasts are being used across K-12 as a way to amplify student voice.
‘Voices Of A Learning World’ Aims To Be New Medium for the Global Redesign of Learning
18 education practitioners, thought leaders and edupreneurs from around the world—Voices Of A Learning World—have come together to engage all stakeholders in envisioning a new dawn in learning.
An Opportunity to Connect: Ed Tech, The Future of Work, Startups and Investors Unite
The Getting Smart staff sits down Danica Nilsestuen to talk about gener8tor’s OnRamp Education & Workforce Innovation conference coming up.
On Spreading Learning Innovations: Pandemic Update
Innovations in learning is one of the most important change forces for good, and developing new ways to scale quality will be as important as new approaches to learning in the future.
Leaning into the Innovation Opportunity
In preparation for the next school year, school leaders need to be mindful of three innovation opportunities focusing on the success skills of thriving humans.