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Future of Learning

Town Hall Recap: What’s Next in Learning 2025

Mason Pashia, Tom Vander Ark, Nate McClennen, Victoria Andrews

Jan 21, 2025

On this Town Hall, the Getting Smart team dug into emerging trends that are reshaping teaching, leading and learning for the year to come.

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Leadership

WISE recognizes innovative projects from around the world

David Ross

Jan 14, 2025

WISE recognizes innovative global education projects focused on equitable learning, AI, and impactful solutions for diverse challenges.

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Personalized Learning

How Teachers Can Orchestrate a Classroom Filled with AI Tools

David Ross

Jan 7, 2025

Explore how AI tools transform teaching roles, flipping classrooms with AI-powered tutoring, chatbots, and adaptive textbooks.

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Ed Policy

New in 2025 and What Edleaders Should Do About It

Tom Vander Ark, Mason Pashia

Dec 19, 2024

In 2025, education leaders must navigate AI advancements, prioritize civic education, and foster work-based learning to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

New Pathways

The Rise of AI Agents: More Time for Real-World Learning or the Era of Cognitive Laziness?

Nate McClennen

Dec 10, 2024

Explore how AI agents can transform education by increasing efficiency, fostering real-world learning, and posing challenges of cognitive laziness.

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Learning Design

The Joy of Learning: A Core Principle for Success

Jordan Luster

Dec 6, 2024

Explore the transformative power of joyful learning, emphasizing connection, curiosity, and real-world engagement in education.

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EdTech

Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2025

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 25, 2024

Explore top education conferences in 2025 to connect with thought leaders and discover innovations in edtech, AI, and personalized learning.

Getting Smart Podcast with Dr. Tim Dasey, Wisdom Factories

EdTech

Dr. Tim Dasey on Wisdom Factories and Turning the Educational Model Upside Down

Nate McClennen

Nov 13, 2024

Explore AI's impact on education, innovative strategies like games, and adaptive skills needed for future challenges in this insightful podcast.

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Career & Technical Ed

Empowering Students to Bridge the Gap Between High School and Career Success

Guest Author

Nov 5, 2024

Empower students with career insights and tools to bridge high school and career success, fostering informed decisions and economic mobility.

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Equity & Access

A New Operating System for Public Education: Learner-Centered Ecosystems

Emily Liebtag

Oct 31, 2024

Explore learner-centered ecosystems to transform education, enhancing adaptability, community involvement, and holistic student development.

	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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