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Teaching Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Fuel 21st Century Success
By: Andrea Keith. Learn why it is crucial that we define entrepreneurship in the 21st-century based on the skills required, not the money we make.
Let’s Talk About AI Ethics; We’re On a Deadline
Code that learns is both powerful and dangerous. AI requires a new technical and civic infrastructure, a new way to conduct business, a new way to be together in community. It’s time to #AskAboutAI. It’s time for community conversations about the ethics and opportunities of our time.
Cultivating the Culture of Creativity
One of the Four C’s that is particularly routinely referenced and seen as foundational to our students’ future success is creativity. This post shares some strategies for building a culture that supports students as they develop this essential trait.
How to Give Better Advice to High School Students about College and Careers
The Gates Foundation took on the challenge of improving postsecondary advising with the goal of improving advice for students at all achievement levels. Learn more here:
3 New Literacies for the Innovation Economy
In the old days (like two years ago), you had to tell computers what to do. Now they are increasingly figuring it out on their own, and code that learns is reshaping life and work. These three new literacies should be top priorities for those seeking to prepare children for this future.
What Do Broad EdTech Trends Mean for Your School District?
Technology continues to rapidly advance and the education sector is one area that is poised for growth. For both vendors and educators, it becomes crucial to understand if products are used and how much, as well as the trends associated with these measures.
The Innovation Inequity Paradox
By Matt Hiefield and Tom Vander Ark. Innovation in education is never a bad thing but, as Matt Hiefield and Tom Vander Ark explain, getting the balance right between fostering innovation and fighting for equity may be the challenge of our time.
4 Ways to Ignite Your School’s Makerspace
An elementary school librarian shares tips that helped him transform a traditional library into an ‘IDEA Lab’ in only four months.
Calling All Innovators
iNACOL is now accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Individual Contribution to Personalized Learning awards. We're calling on all innovators.
Friday Five: Closing the Guidance Gap
Tom's weekly recap of whats new in the space, what our team has been up to this week and what you need to know as you head into the weekend.