future of learning
Is Next Gen Learning a Political Act?
By: Andy Calkins. All parents want whatever their children need in order to fulfill their highest potential. Next-gen learning is a means to this end, one everyone can get behind.
Public Education 25 Years From Now
By: Neerav Kingsland. What might public education look like 25 years from now? The future is hard to predict, but it can be fun to try.
Rethinking the College Pipeline: Leading University Gains Youth Badging Platform
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and LRNG recently announced they're merging to "build a learning and workforce solution for cities and employers across the U.S." In this post, Tom explores what this means for the future of learning and work.
The Case For Competency-Based Education
The global shift to competency is underway. It will better enable us to meet students where they are, ensure that they get what they need, and help them tell their unique story. Everyone involved in education has opportunities to help make the transition faster, better and more equitably.
Show What You Know: A Landscape Analysis of Competency-Based Education
Our new report, commisioned and published today by XQ, provides an in-depth look at the current status of competency-based education in the U.S., barriers impeding its adoption, and reflections on some of the more complex transition issues.
New Merger Brings Learning and Workforce Solution for Cities Across the U.S.
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and LRNG merge to deploy innovative community-based education strategy in cities across the U.S. Discover what that means for the future of learning and work.
CBE Supports at the School, Teacher and Student Levels
Getting Smart will soon be part of a panel at the iNACOL Symposium that will focus on competency-based education, and will also be part of a release of a forthcoming report on the topic. This post highlights a brief selection of our findings.
How The EdTech Accelerator Model Needs To Change
Katie Boody, Founder and CEO of LEANLAB, explores how "designing with, not for communities" is needed to adjust the EdTech accelerator model.
Three Shifts as Big as Print to Digital
We just lived through the biggest shift in learning since the printing press—a 25-year shift from print to digital. As Tom explains, that set the stage for three shifts that will change what and how people learn.
Microsoft Flagship Schools: Transforming Education From The Ground Up
This fall 17 schools throughout the world will embark on a collaborative journey to “transform education from the ground up.” Learn more here.