Place Based Education
Publication
Schools Worth Visiting
Getting Smart on Tomorrow’s Classroom: Free Innovative Tools, Resources and Apps
Getting Smart and SAS Curriculum Pathways have partnered to publish "Getting Smart on Tomorrow's Classroom: Free Innovative Tools, Resources and Apps" which features free resources, tips and strategies for the future classroom... today.
Personalized Learning
Personalizing and Guiding College & Career Readiness
A DLN Smart Series paper that offers details on processes, existing tools and best practices for creating a system of student guidance and support.
Smart Parents
Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning
Getting Smart is releasing its newest book, Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning, featuring 60+ inspiring parent stories and and advice for parents on navigating educational options in the digital era.
Personalized Learning
Getting Smart on Next-Gen Learning Platforms
Getting Smart compiled a series of blogs first published on GettingSmart.com reviewing progress on next-gen learning platforms, as well as adaptive learning applications - particularly those supporting a large, diverse library of content.
Ed Policy
Using Prize & Pull Mechanisms to Boost Learning
A DLN Smart Series paper that highlights the potential of boosting learning through incentives such as prizes and how targeted incentives for innovation can mobilize talent and resources to improve access and quality.
Ed Policy
Funding Students, Options and Achievement
A DLN Smart Series paper that addresses today’s broken school finance system and provides practical design principles that have been tested in policy and in practice on both the state and district level.
EdTech
Getting Smart on Personalization and Privacy
This publication, "Getting Smart on Personalization and Privacy," explores ongoing opportunities and challenges, feature insights and shares the voices of those who have been actively working to implement similar policies and initiatives.
Leadership
Improving Conditions & Careers: How Blended Learning Can Improve the Teaching Profession
A DLN Smart Series paper that shares how blended learning environments can create more and better opportunities for teacher collaboration, enable differentiated staffing and boost meaningful professional development opportunities.
EdTech
Data Backpacks: Portable Records & Learner Profiles
A DLN Smart Series paper that purposes the use of data and learner profiles that track, preferences, motivations, and personal accomplishments of students to meet the evolving needs of teachers, students, and parents.
Personalized Learning
Online Learning: Myths, Reality & Promise
A DLN Smart Series paper that challenges current myths and realities that will advance the field of online learning. Authors describe strengths of online learning and offer recommendations on aspects that need additional attention to further strengthen it.