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Inspiration, Incubation, Intermediation: Keys to Smart Cities

Mary Ryerse

Sep 27, 2016

The layer of inspiration, incubation and intermediation between schools and EdTech entrepreneurs is what will expand access to innovative learning environments and fuel the learning revolution.

EdTech

Aligning Dream Team Content with Assessment and Teacher PD

Tom Vander Ark

Sep 26, 2016

Eric Westendorf, CEO of LearnZillion, shares how, with the help of a teacher Dream Team, LearnZillion connects and aligns curriculum, assessment and professional development to support today's educators.

Leadership

Why Schools Shouldn’t Go It Alone on Personalized Learning

Guest Author

Sep 25, 2016

By: Betheny Gross and Colleen McCann. While visiting schools we've observed that it's best for educators to find outside "thought partners" who can help them think through key decisions and a sound game plan for personalizing student learning.

Leadership

7 Ways to Build Better Relationships with Students

Stephanie

Sep 23, 2016

Taking the time to build caring relationships with students is key to success in the classroom, but this is often easier said than done. Here are seven ways I use to ensure my students know they are loved.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Super Schools

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 21, 2016

The world is a-buzz with the news of the 10 XQ Super Schools, where our own Mary Ryerse was invited to be a judge. This week’s top ten news stories offer even more super news about teaching and learning.

Leadership

Four Ways Students Learn from School Gardens

Guest Author

Sep 20, 2016

By: Liz Wimmer. I recently discovered that students actually eat more vegetables at school if they help grow them in the school garden, and that school gardens are powerful places that deepen student learning in these four ways.

Leadership

Homeschool Partnerships: Changing an Educational Landscape

Guest Author

Sep 18, 2016

By: Marsha Myles. An amazing movement is happening in Michigan that is changing its educational landscape: Homeschool Partnerships, which are having a tremendous impact and influence in our state.

Personalized Learning

Online Learning Day: 8 Trends Improving Student Options

Tom Vander Ark

Sep 15, 2016

It’s been two decades since the first online schools and degree programs emerged. In celebration of National Online Learning Day today, here are eight trends we're seeing that improve online learning options.

Leadership

Recognizing Remarkable Teacher Accomplishments

Guest Author

Sep 14, 2016

By: Dr. Jennifer Williams. Today's teachers are in a constant state of exploration and discovery, so let's celebrate their achievements and recognize them as valued resources within learning networks.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Personalized Learning 2.0

Getting Smart Staff

Sep 14, 2016

We’re still in the early stages of the personalized learning revolution, however stories like this week’s top ten show we’re definitely on the path to Personalized Learning 2.0.

	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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