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Podcast: Embracing the Tension Between Basic Skills and Work Readiness Skills

Apr 10, 2019

In this week's podcast, Tom and Hanna Skandera discuss student agency, new education pathways, employability, as well as Hanna's new initiative, Pathway 2 Tomorrow, which is focused on transforming the current education system.

Future of Learning

How a Texas School District Took Personalized Learning From Vision to Reality

Guest Author

Apr 10, 2019

By: Vickie Vallet-McWilliams and Melissa Mccalla. Pasadena Independent School District was on a journey to find personalized learning plans that work and implemented Summit’s educational approach.

Future of Work

AI Family Challenge Introduces Artificial Intelligence, Encourages Problem Solving

Tom Vander Ark

Apr 9, 2019

With the desire to empower underrepresented youth through STEM learning, Tara Chklovski launched nonprofit Iridescent. This led to the launch of a global competition, Technovation and AI Family Challenge where families learn about AI and use it to solve a problem in their community

Competency-Based Education

Workspace Education: A Creative Approach to Competency- and Project-Based Science

Erik Day

Apr 8, 2019

By: Erik Day and Michelle Berkeley. This innovative learning community focused on project-based learning has instituted a competency-based science program using badge criteria for students to create a personalized pathway tailored to their unique interests.

Students working on projects in nuvu's Studio-based learning laboratory, which resembles an open-air loft

Project-Based Learning

Studio-Based Learning and Self-Directed Students at NuVu

Emily Liebtag

Apr 7, 2019

Learn more about how NuVu, an innovation school located in Massachusetts, implements a studio-based learning model that provides students the opportunity to problem-solve through creating and building.

Future of Learning

It’s Time to Separate Facilities From Operations

Tom Vander Ark

Apr 6, 2019

The way we build, manage and maintain public school buildings is inefficient and exacerbates some of the biggest challenges in education. It's time for us to rethink the relationship between learning programs and public facilities. Tom proposes a change to how facilities are provided for public education programming.

EdTech

Podcast: Tech Tips, Podcasting and Computer Science with the Tech Squad

Getting Smart Staff

Apr 3, 2019

Tom speaks with teacher, David Platt and his students, Kayla and Gabe from Covina High School about their podcast series, Tech Tips With Tech Squad. They discuss the inspiration that led to the development of the series and their mission to provide tech support across the school as well as a platform to discuss technology, events and tips from the lens of a student.

Early Learning

Augmented Reality in Kindergarten?

Guest Author

Apr 2, 2019

By: Katrina Youdale. The benefits of introducing AR to young learners supports collaboration, improved communication and empowers self-directed learning. These skills will support students throughout their holistic learning continuum and prepare them for innovations connected to the future of learning and work.

The Future of Tech and Work

Smart Review | The Promise and Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Tom Vander Ark

Apr 1, 2019

The authors of this book outline future applications of classroom artificial intelligence including collaborative learning, discussion monitoring, teaching and research assistants, as well as a guide to personalized learning.

Future of Learning

Driving Innovation: Accelerators

Guest Author

Mar 31, 2019

By: Norton Gusky. Norton shares more about The CoSN K-12 Driving Innovation Series with three reports - Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers.

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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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