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Great EdTech Success Story Turns Into The Biggest Philanthropic Story of the Year
Curriculum Associates' original gift to Iowa State University has been turned into a new endowment that will more than triple scholarship dollars available to award by the college and help accelerate innovations in teaching and research.
Personalized Learning
8 Trends Improving Student Options In Online Learning
It's National Online Learning Day, so in celebration let's take a look back at how far we've come and eight trends we're seeing in online learning today.
Project-Based Learning
Little Kids, Big Ideas: Inspiring Project-Based Learning
Here are four practices that can help teachers design the kind of meaningful, project-based learning that simultaneously reveals children's hidden talents and genius while also connecting them to their community.
Personalized Learning
How to Build Community Leaders of Today—and Tomorrow—Through Student Genius Hours
By: Jen Schneider. Genius Hour means students use at least one hour of their class time each week to explore their own questions, create projects and share with others. Here's how implementing it in my classroom turned it into a community.
Place Based Education
Back to School with The Power of Place
Communities and cities are rich with opportunities for place-based learning that we ought to take advantage of. Here are some questions and a reflection that can help with getting started.
Project-Based Learning
Two KC Schools That Use Projects to Engage and Transform
We recently visited these two Kansas City area elementary schools combining personalized and project-based learning to help young people develop valuable knowledge, skills and dispositions.
Marketing & Communication
How To Get Published on Getting Smart
Have you ever thought about blogging for Getting Smart? Here are some tips and examples of the type of content we look for to help you get started.
Podcasts
The Getting Smart Podcast: Season Two Summary
Season Two of the podcast is a wrap, so here is a summary highlighting the different topics, education leaders and innovative ideas shared in this season. Get ready for Season Three!
EdTech
EdTech Ambassador Programs: Everything You Need to Know
By: Guido Kovalskys. In this post, we take a look at why EdTech companies should consider starting a teacher ambassador program, how they can do it, and how teachers can get involved.
Schools Worth Visiting
Arts-Integration for the Future of STEAM Learning
By: Dr. Monika Wiley. In Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), an arts-infused education has been the key to our successful STEAM program, improving both student and teacher engagement.