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Always Learning: College Now & Later
A generation ago you went to school until you were 21 and then worked until you were 65; now employability is all about lifelong learning — for the next job, during the next job, and learning to do what you love.
7 Trends That Shaped 2014; 7 Problems We’ll Solve in 2015
There were 7 trends that shaped US education in 2014. Continued progress in the new year will result in solutions to 7 challenges.
It’s Time to Invest in Learning Design
It is becoming increasingly possible to create powerful sequences of experience that boost engagement, promote transferability, and support impact. Powerful learning results from well considered learner experience design--an iterative process well worth investment.
Entry Points Into Blended Learning Implementation
Often schools and districts start with using educational technology for students at the margins. But, one unique and emerging trend is world language learning as an entry point.
Global Employment Markets Reward Competence & Initiative
The global economy is expanding opportunity for billions but participation demands competence and initiative. Online learning--both formal and informal-- is expanding access to knowledge and skill building.
Next Gen Higher Ed: Blended, Personalized & Competency-based
New highered options are bringing fast, flexible solutions for adults balancing work and family obligations just in time as young adult unemployment remains high, but thoughts of going back to school to finish up a degree still daunting.
Defining Deeper Learning: An Ambitious Attempt
By: Chris Jackson. #cwrachat panelists from The Hewlett Foundation, ReSchool Colorado and Team Getting Smart share and compare deeper learning definitions.
When the Stars Align in Support of Learning…
By: Karla Phillips. A common K-12 and higher education reform effort where the stars can align? Competency-based learning.
The Next Big Thing in Personalization: The Student
By: Arthur VanderVeen. What’s been missing in learning technologies—and what will be the next big focus in personalization—is the student.
Leadership Mindsets for Breakthrough Leaders
5 mindsets and experiences to be nurtured and cultivated in preparing leaders for Deeper Leadership.