future of learning
EdTech
Next-Gen Schools Thriving in Detroit
Getting Smart isn’t new to sharing good news from Detroit, but recently, as part of a joint trip with Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) and CEE-Trust, a couple members of our team were lucky enough to return to the city.
Personalized Learning
Come Along on My Blended Journey
No one ever said blended learning was easy. Especially from the teacher’s viewpoint. Without a doubt, facilitating an educational environment based on many types of brick-and-mortar delivery models and online content made available by a digital learning platform is the most effective and well-rounded approach to teaching. But again, there is a learning curve.
Ed Policy
What Role Should States Play in the Shift to Personalized Learning?
Designing a high performance school model with an aligned and integrated IT stack is a tall order. State agencies, improvement districts, and funders should encourage schools to work together in networks [link] that share school models and platforms.
Personalized Learning
10 Best Practices to Enrich the Blended Learning Environment
After some great conversations, here are 10 important points to think about when implementing and creating blended learning spaces.
Leadership
Leading the Way for Building 21st Century Instructional Coaches
In order to affect change, Washington STEM is working on STEM PD, a program developed to move professional development and STEM instructional coaching into the next century.
Personalized Learning
35 High Schools Worth Visiting
Following are 35 schools that personalize and blend learning; they challenge students with real work and ask them to show what they know. Time to hit the road!
EdTech
iZone’s School Choice Design Challenge Demos Tonight
This week we talked to Steve Hodas, whose role at iZone is to serve as the interface between the office and the education entrepreneurs, finding new ways to solve old problems with a focus on personalizing learning for students.
Personalized Learning
Online & Blended Learning Resources
iNACOL is an incredible resource for educators, leaders, policymakers and anyone interested in tracking developments in personalized learning. Keep up with iNACOL news and news across the field by signing up for Plugged In and keep an eye on the iNACOL website for webinars, new resources, and blog posts that track current implementation efforts and address key policy questions.
Leadership
Prizes to Promote Learning
While not an exhaustive list, there are four types of prizes that could prove to be useful in education. An example is provided in each category.
Personalized Learning
Video: Blended Learning Models
Part two of the five part DLN Smart Series video series features blended models from around the country.