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Project-Based Learning

5 Ideas for Building Communication Skills for the Future

Nov 23, 2019

Exploring different ways of communication can help students develop the solid communication skills needed for the future of work.

EdTech

8 Virtual Reality Tools to Go Around the World

Rachelle Dené Poth

Nov 21, 2019

VR field trips let students explore the world and build global knowledge. VR tools also help foster student engagement and active learning.

Future of Learning

Swap Algebra 2 for Data Science, Get a 1-Point Bump in GDP

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 21, 2019

Current math instruction discourages some students from attending and completing a degree and gaining meaningful employment.

Post-Secondary

Should Skills Training Replace Higher Education?

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 17, 2019

Here are four new rules for today's high school students who are considering their next move to college or career.

STEM & Maker

How a STEAM-Integrated Environment is the Classroom Makeover You Really Need

Justin Aglio

Nov 12, 2019

By: J. Aglio et al. STEAM integration can foster a love for lifelong learning. That's why educators should upgrade their curriculum with STEAM. Here's how.

Ed Policy

How States Can Jumpstart the Future of Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 9, 2019

State policymakers can prepare students for the future by ensuring all kids have educational opportunities and skills needed for the future of work.

Difference Making

Making a BIG Difference: Unleashing Talent, Inspiring Innovators

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 6, 2019

Iowa BIG connects students to their communities, enabling the learning of core academics and 21st century skills through real-world projects.

Competency-Based Education

Shining a Light on the Future of Learning at Aurora Institute

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 2, 2019

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.

EdTech

Curating Content for Classrooms, Families and Students

Rachelle Dené Poth

Oct 27, 2019

Digital tools that offer more than one purpose can help to streamline the workflow for teachers but also offer multiple options for students to do more with the content. Learn how to use Wakelet to go beyond content curation.

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5 Ways to Make All Students Lead Learners

Michael Niehoff

Oct 25, 2019

Teaching is the highest form of learning. Yet many students never have the opportunity to become lead learners where they learn at the highest level by having the responsibility of teaching others. Check out five ways all educators can expand the opportunity for all students to learn at the highest level by all becoming teachers.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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