future of learning
How to Find the Right Innovation Expert for Your District
The Innovative Learning Expert Hub (ILEx) is a new service by Catalyst:Ed in partnership with The Learning Accelerator (TLA) that is connecting districts with leading service providers.
The New Mutuality
More than ever, the climate crisis and the rise of AI mean we’re all in this together. It’s time for community conversations about the implications of this new age of mutuality.
‘Why Do We Have to Learn This?’—Part II
By: Art Bardige. The way math is taught in school is antiquated. Spreadsheet math and open web schools can more adequately prepare students for our time.
Where You Need to Be at SXSW EDU 2020
Join the Getting Smart team at SXSW EDU 2020. Here’s where we’ll be, a few events to add to your list and a couple of tips to make the most of your week.
D.C. Students Learn New Skills In An Old Building: Washington Leadership Academy
In a century-old building that once housed a seminary in northeast Washington, D.C. is a great college prep high school. It’s a bit “Oxford on the outside, Google on the inside.
Getting Started with Coding: 18 Tools for Early Learners
Looking to get your elementary and middle schoolers started with coding? These coding resources are geared toward younger students.
‘Why Do We Have to Learn This?’ – Part I
By: Art Bardige. Algorithms help us find solutions, but they do not help us understand mathematical concepts. Time to rethink the future of math education.
How Blockchain Could Impact Education in 2020 and Beyond
By: Jesús Cedeño. K-12 and higher education institutions could implement Blockchain for record-keeping and issuing credentials. But there’s potential for more.
Competency-Based Approaches Focus On Skills, Relevancy and Personalization
Redefining learning outcomes and assessments by applying competency-based approaches will lead to more personalized and relevant learning.
How to Teach Artificial Intelligence
Every high school graduate should have an appreciation of how artificial intelligence is reshaping the economy and the career landscape—and the option of AI and data science-focused pathway that lead to college and meaningful high wage work.