future of learning
2020 Vision: A History of the Future
Written in past tense, 2020 Vision: A History of the Future is 440 pages of time travel into a best case scenario of how the next five years could be transformational for global learning. Organized around 10 signpost developments, each of the well designed chapters includes a problem statement and a list of solutions, profiles of GSV investees and sector leaders.
Smart List: 366 Global Innovators, Networks, Resources, and Champions
The 3rd Annual Smart Lists continue with 366 global ed changemakers and innovators shaping the future of K-12 education that includes resources, global ed champions, global voices to follow on Twitter and more.
Education Innovation: In US & Across the Globe
Innovations in learning are transforming education for children around the world, both in formal and informal learning environments.
15 Elements of Next-Gen Learner Experiences
Here are the 5 design components of learner experiences (LX) and 10 characteristics of LX to encourage high quality, next-gen learning for all learners at scale.
2015 ExcelinEd National Summit on Education Reform
Now in its 8th year, the 2015 Summit in Denver, Colorado, will bring together an international audience interested in innovations in education, with a focus this year on how to give students a high-quality education to prepare them for college or a career.
Hacking Leadership: Rethinking EdTech Impact and Research
By: Jason Ribeiro. Massive, multi-million dollar educational technology projects in North America’s largest school districts are not having the impacts senior leaders and stakeholders expect. Why?
Why Do You Get Up in the Morning?
By: Jeff Sandefer. Accessing deep pools of inner motivation is an important and never ending life skill. The answer of “Why should I get up in the morning?” is a difficult one at any stage of life. Here is how Acton Academy is encouraging middle school students to figure it out now.
Changing Futures: IDEA Public Schools Achieve Quality at Scale in Texas
The IDEA Public School secret sauce is equal parts expectations and execution. Banners in every school make explicit what you see in every classroom: closing the achievement gap, whatever it takes, team and family, sweating the small stuff, no excuses, and 100% every day.
Making MOOCs Teacher-Centered, Competency-Based and Personalized
The Learning Differences team at the Friday Institute is employing a modified take on the “traditional” MOOC structure, for their MOOCs for Educators, or MOOC-Eds, which is allowing them to meet the unique learning styles of teachers participating in the new course.
4 Projects for Building Global Connections
We can begin a practice of global education first by leaning in, then making friends, sharing passions, and collaborating to take action about what matters.