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Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Lots of folks are talking about grit, but perseverance and growth mindset as a goal can be disconnected from a sense of purpose. Entrepreneurial mindset, as described by the KEEN network, is a more productive way to describe the dispositions we should be helping young people develop.
New Common Core Math Missions Launch on Khan Academy
Today, Khan announced they decided to take the harder of the two roads and are proud to announce their comprehensive set of new student missions directly linked to the Common Core Kindergarten thru High School Math Standards.
Managed Instruction or Digital Learning?
It's easy to say that managed instruction is old school and digital learning is the future, but this debate is worth unpacking.
LinkedIn In Class For Career Advancement
By James Walker. LinkedIn is home to untapped avenues. Introducing LinkedIn in class can make students more approachable, and cultivate an atmosphere that engages them side by side along with professional development.
#SXSWedu: Warming Up
Things are warming up outside and inside here in Austin at #SXSWedu on Tuesday, day two of the conference.
Making Personalized Learning Plans Personal
Personalized learning plans won’t reach their full potential until students can pursue those plans each day at school.
A Look Inside Standards-Based Grading at Starr Detroit Academy
By: Jeremy Vidito. Standards-based grading was one of numerous strategies we implemented from Day 1. And it became evident quite early in our first year that we had some challenges to overcome if we were going to successfully implement standards-based grading.
Success: If We Can’t Define It, How Can We Expect It?
What would most help all students (in -- fill in your district) to be successful? How many times have you heard this question? My response is -- how do you measure success? What is success? And, how do we know we have achieved it?
Infographic: #PLearning #MakeitHappen
Feeling confused about personalized learning? Not sure what it means, what it looks like, how to implement or support it? You’ve come to the right place. We hope to answer your questions through our#plearning infographic series.
How To Choose The Best Tools To Successfully Transition To Common Core
Here, a leading educator proposes a few questions that school leaders need to ask to ensure they’re locating and using the most innovative and appropriate tools for managing this sweeping transformation.