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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.

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.

Post-Secondary

Should Skills Training Replace Higher Education?

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 17, 2019

Here are four new rules for today's high school students who are considering their next move to college or career.

Equity & Access

Incubate, Replicate and Scale: How Dallas is Creating Great High School Options

Rebecca Midles

Nov 15, 2019

Rebecca explores how Dallas ISD is providing students with choice through P-techs - schools that are a partnership between high schools, colleges, and industry partners.

Future of Learning

Podcast: Jessie Woolley-Wilson on Intelligent Ed Tech

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 13, 2019

Recently, the Getting Smart team went to Bellevue to talk with DreamBox Learning’s CEO and President, Jessie Woolley-Wilson.

SEL & Mindset

Teaching in the Time of Fire

David Ross

Nov 13, 2019

David Ross examines how Northern California wildfires have impacted teaching and learning and shares strategies for how to lessen the trauma of power outages, evacuations, and pervasive fear.

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.

Equity & Access

Changing the Discussion: From Screen Time to Digital Equity

Beth Holland

Nov 8, 2019

Vilifying the concept of screen time creates new challenges of digital equity - particularly for students in underserved and under-resourced communities. Instead, conversations need to take a more nuanced approach and address how access to technology might increase equity and opportunity to empower ALL students.

Difference Making

Making a BIG Difference: Unleashing Talent, Inspiring Innovators

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 6, 2019

Iowa BIG connects students to their communities, enabling the learning of core academics and 21st century skills through real-world projects.

	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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