DLN Releases Funding Student, Options, and Achievements Paper
“Today’s finance system lacks the flexibility needed to support the flood of educational innovation” said Tom Vander Ark. “Reorienting the system around students will extend equitable student access to...
View ArticleInfographic: Financing the Future of Education
Today’s current system was simply not designed to allow for the flexibility that will be needed as students seek out increasingly online and blended learning opportunities. The infographic, Financing...
View ArticleFun in the Sun: Education Innovation Summit 2013
It’s been a great week at Education Innovation Summit (#EISummit). Our team enjoyed thoughtful breakout sessions, nice receptions and hallways conversations. For those traveling from colder climates...
View ArticleInfographic: Selecting Digital Content for Your School
As blended learning content continues to grow it has become increasingly difficult for teachers and administrators to decide what content to use. We appreciate this infographic put together by...
View Article#EdTechChat
The Getting Smart team was excited to participate in the second week of #EdTechChat. That chat was impressive and filled with education leaders from across the country.
View ArticleInfographic: Evolution of EdTech
Who knew when Oregon Trail was released in 1985 it would kick off a educational gaming trend?
View ArticleStudents Believe in Mobile Devices
Technology is transforming education and nine in ten students agree it's changing the way they learn. According to a Harris Interactive study completed on behalf of Pearson, students understand mobile...
View ArticleInfographic: Tapping into Mobile Technology
The infographic highlights findings from the mobile learning report, Living & Learning with Mobile Devices, released today from Grunwald & Associates and the Learning First Alliance.
View ArticleNewSchools & New Tools: PD, Games & MOOCs
Tom Friedman summed up what we saw as a major theme of the conference by saying “With edtech, don't lose focus on what matters most - great teachers.” This theme seemed to be echoed in the sessions our...
View Article#EdTechChat: Digital Citizenship
The Getting Smart team was excited to participate in another great night of #EdTechChat (Mondays 5pmPT/8pmET). The chat was lively as always and filled with great comments and discussions.
View ArticleMore MOOCs: TechCrunch and Udemy Partner to Form CrunchU
Joining the MOOC movement, Udemy a popular online learning platform and TechCrunch a leading media property have combined forces to form CrunchU. The site will offer 30 courses from thought leaders...
View Article#EdTechChat: Tech Infused PD
Our team started off the week right with another great #EdTechChat (Mondays 8pmET) last night. The spirited group of education leaders discussed how technology is shifting professional development for...
View Article#EdTechChat: Student and Teacher Curation
Rockstar educator Jerry Blumengarten (@cybraryman1) set the tone for the chat with this great thought, “A curator is a constant learner who should model that trait for their students.”
View Article#Edtechchat: Digital Resources
In this week's #EdTechChat we covered digital resources in the classroom.
View ArticleGaming with Amplify
Amplify announces lineup of educational games aimed at middle school-age students.
View Article10 Tips for Blended Work Environments
A distributed workforce is becoming much more mainstream in today’s economy. Control over path and pace is not just for online learners - it’s for companies now, too.The post 10 Tips for Blended Work...
View Article6 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
In a time of great competition, individuals and organizations set themselves apart by being super productive. They work hard but more importantly, they work smart. The post 6 Ways to Work Smarter, Not...
View ArticleMagnolia Montessori Begins to Bloom
Magnolia Montessori in Austin, TX proves it’s not the building that makes a school great, its the culture. The post Magnolia Montessori Begins to Bloom appeared first on Getting Smart.
View ArticleWhat School Should Be: The Strength of Student Voice
Team Getting Smart asks students what school should is, what it should be and what they would do to improve college and career readiness. The post What School Should Be: The Strength of Student Voice...
View ArticleDon’t Wait: 5 Ways to Boost Your Career Karma
In this week’s Good Work series we share five ways to create your own karma through setting goals, building a network and empowering others. The post Don’t Wait: 5 Ways to Boost Your Career Karma...
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