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Getting Through
The Impact Of A Pandemic: What To Do As A Parent And What Will Happen In Higher Ed
By: Michael Horn In the midst of all of the many challenges we are now facing, online resources, parent guides, and helpful hints are needed now more than ever. Remember - just as there is no one best way to educate a child, there is no one best course of action amidst this crisis. You’ll need to find the right way forward in your circumstance for your family.
Podcasts
Podcast: Anant Agarwal on Extended Access to Education
Today on the podcast, Tom Vander Ark is speaking with Anant Agarwal, the founder and CEO of edX and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT.
Getting Through
On the Move to Online Learning
In the midst of school closures nationally, Tom Vander Ark shares suggestions on how to develop the next steps for supporting remote learners.
EdTech
Fostering Connectedness During Remote Learning
Staying connected is key during remote learning. Educators and families can utilize these digital tools to keep communication flowing.
Future of Learning
Voices from the Field: Best Practices
By: Erin Gohl and Kristen Thorson. We can support our teachers and the work they do by valuing their perspective and insights, providing them with the resources specific to their students’ needs, and giving them the autonomy to respond to the variations in learning and circumstance within their classrooms.
Equity & Access
Getting Through: Supporting Learners as they Transition to School at Home
Getting Smart staff members Kelly Niccolls and Rebecca Midles discuss home-bound learning opportunities for students and share resources to help get you started.
Equity & Access
Podcast: Rachel Wigglesworth on Learning at Home
More than 36 million of about 50 million US students are learning remotely during the Coronavirus outbreak. But learning at home comes with challenges.
EdTech
Competency Tracking Tools Are Overdue
It’s time for modern solutions for schools trying to develop the 2030 workforce.
Future of Learning
I’m in a New Place—and It’s so Familiar!
Are you considering the power of place for your learning community? The energy of place can spur our students’ productivity and creativity.
Leadership
Where High School Starts with Leadership and Design Thinking
Imagine a high school that started with design thinking and leadership training. Imagine having the opportunity to prototype a solution to a community problem and earn a provisional patent. For students at a Kansas City high school, it's a reality.