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Christensen and Eyring Assess the Future DNA of Education in The Innovative University

Clayton Christensen and Henry J. Eyring's forthcoming book "The Innovative University" tackles the question of how to increase quality, performance and demand for higher education while continuing to cut costs to reduce tuition inflation by changing the DNA of colleges and universities.

one year ago by Getting Smart Staff

Christensen and Eyring Assess the Future DNA of Education in The Innovative University

Clayton Christensen and Henry J. Eyring’s forthcoming book “The Innovative University” tackles the question of how to increase quality, performance and demand for higher education while continuing to cut costs to reduce tuition inflation by changing the DNA of colleges and universities.

one year ago by Getting Smart Staff

Learning

No excuse for sucky items

This country is stuck in a psychometric box based on a history of data poverty. Cisco's John Behrens developed an assessment system that is rigorous, scalable, and available on demand. K-12 should take note.

one year ago by Tom Vander Ark

Learning

Vision 1 – Stay the Course

No, classrooms don’t look dramatically different than they did a century ago. But who can we blame? Once you build a school, it’s not too easy to “reimagine” the classroom when the physical space and walls are a certain size and furniture has already been bought.

one year ago by Mickey Muldoon

Learning

More On Assessment

I don't want one big cheap end of year test used for more than it should be. I don't want it to lock in the teacher-centric age cohort model for another decade. I don't want simple assessments, I want complex performance based assessments.

one year ago by Tom Vander Ark

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Digital Learning Now!

Digital Learning Now! is a national campaign to advance policies that will create a high quality digital learning environment to better prepare students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and careers.

EdTech

More urban school districts adopt portfolio reform strategy

Building a portfolio of options--new and improved schools--is the only viable strategy for vital urban education. It's a great strategy for leveraging community resources and targeting specific needs/geographies.

one year ago by Getting Smart Staff

EdTech

BBC News Covers US Schools Using Technology

BBC News reports on US school systems adopting technology in the classrooms.

one year ago by Katie Vander Ark