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Next Gen Learning Platforms
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.
It’s Not a Matter of Time
CCSSO and iNACOL believe that it is not a matter of time. Their summit in Denver highlights a system that has clear expectations, robust instructional options and verifies that students have met the expectations.
10 Customization Strategies
Listed are 10 Customization Strategies that need to be evaluated and executed by schools and education leaders.
iNACOL Report: Clearing the Path for Innovation
"Competency-based approaches offer a new value proposition for our education system," according to Susan Patrick, President and CEO of iNACOL.
Pearson Supports Transition to Common Core
Pearson is supporting state and district transition to the Common Core with content, training, data and school imrpovement assistance
On Merit Badges
The Common Core creates a great opportunity to rethink school. By defining competency clusters and related groups of assessments, ‘merit badges’ could replace courses, credits and seat time matriculation.
Why Standards-Based Gradebooks & What Next?
Standards-Based grade books can help ensure quality instruction and assessments for our students as long as there is a level of flexibility and rigor
Standards-Based Grade Books
A new crop of learning platforms and gradebooks make it easier to track student progress against standards.
Lisa Nielsen: 20 Characteristics of Unschoolers, Why it Matters
Learning innovations emerging from the edges; see 20 characteristics of unschooling and why you should care.
Combining Standards & Interests for Student Success
Right in front of us is the opportunity to build personal digital learning pathways that customize learning by level, interest, and motivational profile.