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Podcast: Virginia Superintendent James Lane on Unleashing Innovation

Nov 27, 2019

Today on the podcast, Tom is speaking with Dr. James Lane, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education.

Difference Making

How to Innovate Without Getting Fired

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 26, 2019

For educators itching to innovate, there are five tips that will build support and mitigate risk. They may slow you down initially, but it’s a case of go slow to go fast.

Project-Based Learning

Empowering Students Through Choice, Voice and Action

Kristen Thorson

Nov 24, 2019

By: Kristen Thorson and Erin Gohl. Children should have the choice to contribute their voice to our social and civic dialogue. Here’s how teachers and parents can create a space for kids to develop their thoughts, share their opinions, and take action.

Marketing & Communication

Market Your School With Design Thinking: Best Practices For Ideation

Mason Pashia

Nov 23, 2019

Ideation and brainstorming are practices used by nearly every business and organization. These tips make it a more effective and varied experience.

Future of Learning

3 Reasons to Refresh Your Vision of Powerful Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 22, 2019

Tom outlines three things that may cause you to reconsider your personal picture of powerful learning experiences

Future of Learning

Podcast: 20 Trends in 20 Minutes

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 20, 2019

In this special edition episode, Tom is flying solo to outline 20 global trends that learning leaders need to consider.

Competency-Based Education

Getting Smart on Mastery Learning

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 20, 2019

As a culmination of our mastery learning series, we have compiled a Smart Bundle that documents the necessary steps to making these mastery systems measurable, effective and scalable.

Students in Singapore American School in unconventional seating

Difference Making

Alive With Possibility: 20 Tips for Creating Responsive Schools

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 18, 2019

Responsive schools create a culture of possibility for youth by giving voice to their interests today and exposing them to opportunities for tomorrow. They enable success in what’s next—in work, learning, and community service.

STEM & Maker

How a STEAM-Integrated Environment is the Classroom Makeover You Really Need

Justin Aglio

Nov 12, 2019

By: J. Aglio et al. STEAM integration can foster a love for lifelong learning. That's why educators should upgrade their curriculum with STEAM. Here's how.

Ed Policy

How States Can Jumpstart the Future of Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 9, 2019

State policymakers can prepare students for the future by ensuring all kids have educational opportunities and skills needed for the future of work.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
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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