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Learning Design

The AI Revolution in Teaching: How It Changes Everything

Guest Author

Oct 22, 2024

AI revolutionizes education by shifting focus from finding answers to asking questions, refining outputs, and developing creativity and critical thinking.

Competency-Based Education

What Should Young People Get Really Good At?

Guest Author

Sep 19, 2024

Young people should master creativity, problem-solving, and future-ready skills by reimagining education and embracing a transdisciplinary approach.

Project-Based Learning

Redefining Creativity in the Age of AI

David Ross

Aug 26, 2024

Explore the evolving definition of creativity in the age of generative AI and how educational leaders can integrate these technologies to enhance Project-Based Learning (PBL) and 21st Century Skills.

Career & Technical Ed

Student Enterprise: Invite Learners to Launch a Media Agency or Publication

Tom Vander Ark

Jun 10, 2024

Entrepreneurship is a trending interest of Gen Z and is more important than ever in the economy.

New Pathways

KnoPro from NAF Expands Access to Work-Based Learning

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 27, 2023

NAF, a national network of high school career academies, launched a free work-based learning platform called KnoPro.

Future of Learning

The Math of Making Wine

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 9, 2022

After four seasons, Marcus Rafanelli joined L’Ecole as Winemaker and his story underscores the value of work-based learning in high school and college.

Future of Learning

How Portable Learning Records Will Unlock Education And Employment Opportunities

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 9, 2021

Comprehensive learner records have the ability to help students, teachers, and guardians track progress, coordinate services, and make informed decisions.

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Dream Jobs of the Innovation Age

Guest Author

Nov 15, 2020

By: Cameron Paterson. It is important to develop transferable skills and career insights for young people to aspire to the dream jobs of the innovation age.

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Paid Internships Propel Albuquerque Youth

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 18, 2020

Tom shares how Future Focused Education has transitioned its internship program into a hybrid model to better support students through the pandemic.

Career & Technical Ed

Lining Up Career Dreams with Reality

Guest Author

Sep 26, 2020

By: Dr. Suzette Lovely. Suzette discusses how to build exposure and aspirations around careers that may not currently exist.

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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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