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Personalized Learning

Next Gen Learning Platforms

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 9, 2011

There needs to be a shift from the idea of 'common curriculum' to a next generation platform that allows for multiple pathways and customized playlists for students.

Personalized Learning

iNACOL Report: Clearing the Path for Innovation

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 15, 2011

"Competency-based approaches offer a new value proposition for our education system," according to Susan Patrick, President and CEO of iNACOL.

Personalized Learning

Combining Standards & Interests for Student Success

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 4, 2011

Right in front of us is the opportunity to build personal digital learning pathways that customize learning by level, interest, and motivational profile.

EdTech

Report: "Competency" Should Advance Students

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 10, 2010

New Report Claims “Competency-Based Pathways” as Necessary to Preparing Young People for the 21st Century

EdTech

Hewlett's Quest for Deeper Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 6, 2010

Hewlett Foundation wants every student to have the opportunity to think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively they way the do in SF's Envision Schools

Personalized Learning

10 Shifts that Change Everything

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 29, 2010

The 10 shifts that change everything about learning

Personalized Learning

CommonCore.org released a sample curriculum. It was classic prep school, but not reflective of the 'fewer, clearer, higher' expectations we should have for all students. Their 'all kids should know all things' attack on P21 postpones the choices we should be forcing as we prepare to develop next gen assessments.

EdTech

ACTE Creates Outline for "Career Ready"

Getting Smart Staff

Apr 16, 2010

The Association for Career and Technical Education released a paper today that delineates their ideas on what students need to be career ready.

Leadership

Good Urban Schools: A Portfolio Approach

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 28, 2010

This paper, first written in 2004 with Jim Shelton, is one of the first descriptions of the portfolio approach to urban education.

Personalized Learning

How should we prepare students for college?

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 24, 2009

The Nation Journal asked this question based on flat results in the recent ACT report. High school graduation is the most important step toward college preparation. American graduation rates remain low especially for low income and minority students. Young people should have the choice of…

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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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